Action Analysis for Animators
Action Analysis for Animators is a practical book about observing real movement and applying those observations to animation. The listing describes illustrated instruction, photographs, high-speed-camera footage, case studies and assignments for 2D, 3D, computer and stop-motion work.
At a glance
- Explains action analysis as a way to translate observed movement into believable animated motion.
- The listing describes examples and assignments intended to connect the method to practical animation work.
- Presented as relevant to 2D, 3D, computer and stop-motion animation.
Reference price: $54.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Combines illustrations and photographs with live-action footage filmed using high-speed cameras, according to the listing.
- Case studies and practical assignments offer ways to apply the movement-analysis concepts.
- The subject is framed for students, amateurs and working animators across multiple animation approaches.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Routledge |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 5, 2012 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 401 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0240812182 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0240812182 |
| Weight listed | 2.35 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Animation students and self-directed learners studying believable movement.
- Animators seeking practical exercises and examples for translating observed actions into animated performance.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a book focused primarily on software tutorials, equipment or a single animation application.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the highest category, while a smaller share are lower. That is a cautious overall signal rather than evidence about specific strengths or shortcomings. The ratings do not establish how useful the book's movement-analysis lessons or exercises are for a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes action analysis: observing real movement and applying it to animation, supported by illustrations, photographs, high-speed footage, case studies and practical assignments.
Which animation types does it address?
The description names 2D, 3D, computer animation and stop motion as applications of action analysis.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 401 pages.
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