Action Analysis for Animators

Action Analysis is one of the fundamental princples of animation that underpins all types of animation: 2d, 3d, computer animation, stop motion, etc. This is a fundamental skill that all animators need to create polished, believable animation. An example of Action Analysis would be Shrek's swagger in the film, Shrek. The animators clearly understood (through action analysis) the type of walk achieved by a large and heavy individual (the real) and then applied their observations to the animated character of an ogre (the fantastic). It is action analysis that enabled the animation team to visually translate a real life situation into an ogre's walk, achieving such fantastic results.

Key animation skills are demonstrated with in-depth illustrations, photographs and live action footage filmed with high speed cameras. Detailed Case Studies and practical assignments ground action analysis methodology with real life examples. Action Analysis for Animators is a essential guide for students, amateurs and professionals.

Introduction
Why analyse action?
The Study of Motion
Naturalistic action, abstract action,
Dynamics and Laws of Motion
Animation Principles
Figures in Motion
Assignments
Animals in Motion
Assignments
None Organic Action
Clothing and costumes, Water, Wind, Fire, Others
Capturing Action
Methodologies for Analysis
Reference and Research
Sources, Creating a Reference Library