Until now, animators who have wanted to learn about acting have had no option but to study the subject side by side with stage and movie actors, a group that uses acting techniques in a wholly different way...
Until now, animators who have wanted to learn about acting have had no option but to study the subject side by side with stage and movie actors, a group that uses acting techniques in a wholly different way. Writer Ed Hooks offers a better alternative with "Acting for Animators," the first book about acting theory and technique written specifically for the animator. "Acting for Animators" sorts out the acting theory that animators need, presenting it in a form and with references that are more relevant to the animator's world. It explores the connections between thinking and physical action, between thinking and emotion; it provides the steps for an effective character analysis and the dynamics of a scene. Using references to animation and live-action, acting principles are highlighted and explained. Plus, the accompanying CD-ROM provides explicit examples, including videoclips of improv's based on the seven essentials of acting and highlights of Rudolph Laban's movement theory. "Acting For Animators" is published by Heinemann, with a foreword by "The Iron Giant's" Brad Bird and illustrations by Mike Caputo. It is available for $18.96. Save 20% when you order on-line at http://www.heinemanndrama.com.
