Beiman guides animation students through the process of bringing life to their characters through movement, visual cues, and drawing choices. Chapter titles include Designs That Animate:
Character and Story Context, Is Sex Necessary? Masculine and Feminine Character Acting, Animal Actors, and Character Development Over Time. Each chapter contains numerous color examples of
technique and production process. There are short tips throughout, and helpful quotes from famous animators. The text, appropriate for high school or college animation courses, offers useful
and easy to understand instruction. A list of references and recommended reading is included. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
