September 17th, 2011

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Encyclopedia: Introduction – Definitions

The Encyclopedia of Cartooning is the newest part of the Animation Resources website, and it’s still very much under construction. If you are interested in what we plan to do in this space, have a seat and listen to this interview with Stephen Worth where he outlines the history of cartooning and talks about the issues that will be a big part of this section of the Animation Resources site…

A-HAA Podcast hosted by Michael Woodside and Danny Young: Stephen Worth on the History of Cartooning


SOME BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CARTOONING

  • Employs aspects of stylized simplification, exaggeration and caricature to create an impression of hyper-reality.
  • Drawn using two dimensional line to define the illusion of three dimensional forms.
  • Often employs critical social satire- commenting upon and making fun of the rich and powerful, social and ethnic differences, or the foolishness and stupidity of humanity.
  • Subject matter sometimes includes elements of fantasy or anthropomorphism.
  • Inexpensively mass produced on cheap paper.
  • Sold for a very small price in large quantities. Even the poorest person can afford it.
  • The target audience is the common person.

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Posted by Stephen Worth @ 11:25 pm

September 17th, 2011

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Encyclopedia: Introduction – Cartoon History

The Encyclopedia of Cartooning is the newest part of the Animation Resources website, and it’s still very much under construction. If you are interested in what we plan to do in this space, have a seat and listen to this interview with Stephen Worth where he outlines the history of cartooning and talks about the issues that will be a big part of this section of the Animation Resources site…

A-HAA Podcast hosted by Michael Woodside and Danny Young: Stephen Worth on the History of Cartooning


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Posted by Stephen Worth @ 11:24 pm

September 16th, 2011

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Instruction: $100k Animation Drawing Course 10 – Models / Substance And Style

NOTE: Do not move on to this lesson unless you have completed Lesson Nine

LESSON TEN

Read John Kricfalusi’s introduction to this lesson at…

Animation School Lesson 10A: Model Sheets

Animation School Lesson 10B: Substance and Style

Print out and refer to these pages from the Preston Blair book, keeping in mind the following concepts…

CONTSTRUCTION

Preston Blair

LINE OF ACTION
Preston Blair

FLUID POSES
Preston Blair

CLEAR SILHOUETTES – NEGATIVE SHAPES
Preston Blair

APPEAL & CUTENESS
Preston Blair

And print out and draw from the model sheets on these pages that John uses as examples on his blog…

Reluctant Dragon Model Sheets
Reluctant Dragon Model Sheets

Model Sheets by Hurter and Thorson
Model Sheets by Hurter and Thorson

Mice and Duck Model Sheets
Mice and Duck Model Sheets

More Disney Model Sheets
More Disney Model Sheets

Terrytoons Model Sheets
Terrytoons Model Sheets

Iwerks Model Sheets
Berny Wolf’s Iwerks Model Sheets

When you are satisfied with your drawings, post them on your blog.

PLEASE NOTE: The procedure for getting your blog listed on this page has changed. Due to the overwhelming response to this course, I don’t have time to add each student’s link by hand. Your assignment will be automatically linked at the bottom of this page if you…

  • Click on “links to this post” at the bottom of this posting.
  • Click on “create a link”.
  • Copy and paste the HTML code into your completed assignment for lesson number 9.
  • Publish your post.

Your page will automatically be added to the list of links.

Do not delete or edit your posts or change the title after you have posted them. You will need them later to chart your progress.

Stephen Worth
Director
Animation Resources

INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTION

This posting is part of an online series of articles dealing with Instruction.

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Posted by Stephen Worth @ 10:11 pm