Don Bluth Animation

	Have you had the thrilling experience of seeing your drawings come to life? We are not talking about mere movement here, but the thrill that comes from giving your characters “the illusion of life.” If you have not experienced this thrill, let Don Bluth be you mentor. He will show you many of his secrets that he has learned during his fifty year career as an animator/ director for both Disney and his own company. These tutorials focus on the techniques of drawing and the principles of animation, with the goal of helping you expand your skills as an animator. Don’t miss these exciting and informative sessions.
	Nuts and Bolts For those that need a basic understanding of the tools of animation, this tutorial will be very helpful. We will explore the use of the Field Guides, their centers, and how they relate to the position of the camera as it moves around on the artwork. Format: DVD
	Bouncing Ball This animation principle is ubiquitous. It is present in all animation shots. In this lesson we will explore the nature of an object, its mass and its reaction to the gravitational pull. Format: DVD
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	Don Animates: Disk One The easiest way to learn the process of animation is to watch a professional animate. In this tutorial, Don Animates a fox running and pulling faces at the camera... Read More
	Don Animates: Disc Two Animating a character in a scramble can be very challenging. The tendency is to make the action too slow or over animated. You may have to put the animation on 1's.
	Don Animates: Disc Three As an Animator, you must realize that the more time you spend planning the action of your scene, the better it will be. Essentially, you will want your scene to help the story of the movie.. This endeavor can please your director and may also build your reputation as an artist.

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