The Animator's Survival Kit Collection 4 Book Set By Richard Williams Walks Flexibility And Weight

Discover The Animator's Survival Kit Collection 4 Books Set By Richard Williams — a compact, must-have boxed set for aspiring animators, animation students, and professional artists who want practical, studio-proven techniques. This paperback collection is BRAND NEW and gathers four focused mini-volumes that break down movement, character, and performance into clear, learnable steps. Trusted by teachers and animators worldwide, Richard Williams' guidance makes complex motion approachable and repeatable.

Each mini-book in this animation book collection zeroes in on a vital aspect of character animation so you can master one skill at a time. Perfect for use in classrooms, home study, or as a gift set for a budding animator, these paperback editions pair theory with visual examples to help you apply lessons immediately.

What's inside the set

Walks: This mini focuses on Walks. Walks are full of personality — they reveal character and tell a story. Richard Williams provides the building blocks for constructing believable walks, using stick figures to make principles easy to learn, copy and understand. Learn how posture, weight shift, and rhythm define who your character is.

Flexibility and Weight: This mini focuses on Flexibility and Weight. Learn how to loosen up animation while keeping figures solid and readable. Williams explains the technique of successive breaking of joints to introduce snap and vitality without losing stability. He also stresses the importance of consistently knowing where the weight is on every drawing—a key skill for believable motion.

Dialogue, Directing, Acting and Animal Action: This mini focuses on Directing, Dialogue and Acting. Clarity is the director’s primary tool: the job is to hold everything together so the animator can deliver a convincing performance. Williams shows how directing and acting principles, along with contrast and flexibility, create strong, communicative animation—applicable to human and animal characters alike.

Runs, Jumps and Skips: This mini focuses on Runs, Jumps and Skips. As with walks, the way a character runs reveals personality. A lazy, heavy person runs differently from an athletic ten-year-old. Williams demonstrates transitions—such as when a walk becomes a run—and applies walk principles to more dynamic actions, helping you animate lively, character-driven motion.

• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9789124235581

About the author: Richard E. Williams is the acclaimed animation director behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit, winner of two Academy Awards for his film work and the author of the bestselling The Animator's Survival Kit. His techniques are industry-respected and trusted by animation schools and professionals worldwide.

Benefits at a glance:

• Studio-tested tips from an award-winning animator
• Clear, focused mini-books that target specific animation skills
• Ideal for step-by-step learning, classroom use, or portfolio development
• Compact paperback editions make a portable reference set

Whether you're building a foundation in character animation or refining advanced performance skills, this boxed book collection offers timeless instruction and practical exercises. It’s an ideal gift set and a timeless keepsake for students, teachers, and professional animators alike—perfect for bedtime study, classroom libraries, or on-the-go reference.