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Have you had the thrilling experience of seeing your drawings come to life? We are not talking about mere movement here, but the thrill that comes from giving your characters “the illusion of life.” If you have not experienced this thrill, let Don Bluth be you mentor. He will show you many of his secrets that he has learned during his fifty year career as an animator/ director for both Disney and his own company. These tutorials focus on the techniques of drawing and the principles of animation, with the goal of helping you expand your skills as an animator. Don’t miss these exciting and informative sessions.

Nuts and Bolts

For those that need a basic understanding of the tools of animation, this tutorial will be very helpful. We will explore the use of the Field Guides, their centers, and how they relate to the position of the camera as it moves around on the artwork.

Format: DVD

Bouncing Ball

This animation principle is ubiquitous. It is present in all animation shots. In this lesson we will explore the nature of an object, its mass and its reaction to the gravitational pull.

Format: DVD

The Walk

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Don Animates: Disk One

The easiest way to learn the process of animation is to watch a professional animate. In this tutorial, Don Animates a fox running and pulling faces at the camera... Read More

Don Animates: Disc Two

Animating a character in a scramble can be very challenging. The tendency is to make the action too slow or over animated. You may have to put the animation on 1's.

Acting and Entertainment

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