The Essential Basics DVD by Scott Petterson

Whether you've been animating for years or are just starting today, it's important to learn the first basic principles. Even animators with over 20 years of experience can have gaps in their education. If you do not have a good understanding of the basics, you have nothing to build upon, and you may keep making the same mistakes year after year.

The goal of this training series is to give you a strong foundation which you can continue to build upon on your own. It doesn't matter if you are working in computer animation, Flash, claymation, or traditional animation—the same principles apply. In this DVD, Scott teaches the fundamentals of movement and the art of the 15 to 30 second gesture.

Topics Covered:

• Foundational Philosophy for Animators
• Necessary Equipment
• Basics in Movement: Timing and spacing, following arcs, squash and stretch, & maintaining volumes
• Gesture and Figure Drawing Basics
• How to properly "flip" your drawing
• Animation and drawing assignments
• Bonus footage of figure models (male and female) to draw from

This kit includes:

• The DVD: The Essential Basics by Scott Peterson
• 10f Personal LED Lightbox with your choice of pegbar (Acme or Round)
• 100 sheets of 10f bond paper
• One Eraser OR 4 Pencil Cap Erasers
• 2 Red Col-Erase Pencils
• 2 Blue Col-Erase Pencils
• 1 X-tra Pegbar for scanning
• Deluxe Nylon Pencil Case with zipper for all your drawing tools

NOTE: Electrical items are non-refundable and non-returnable, so order carefully.
*Pencil holder shown is not included but may be ordered separately.
*All electrical items have a 30-day warranty against any defects.
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