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Rowland B. Wilson's Trade Secrets: Notes for Cartooning and Animation
Rowland B Wilson's Trade Secrets Notes for Cartooning and Animation Author:Rowland B. Wilson Animation doesn't come with instructions; Rowland B. Wilson demanded guidelines. Trade Secrets offers a never before published peek into the personal journals of Rowland B. Wilson (1930-2005), a legend in the world of Cartooning, Advertising, Illustration and Animation. Trade Secrets is a compendium of tips and tricks, philosophies and technique... more »s garnered over a lifetime of professional animation and artistry. Study one-on-one with a mentor whose Walt Disney film credits include The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Atlantis and Treasure Planet and apply a lifetime of professional creative tools for both traditional and digital workflows. These writings represent the quintessential refresher for fine artists and animation professionals, and it is a vital tutorial for students who are now poised to be part of another new generation in the art form. Have a seat and let an amiable respected mentor reveal his keys to success. Develop your professional creative toolset with a focus on foundational animation techniques with chapters on Caricature, Composition, Tone, Texture, Color, Reverse Negative, Rendition and Technical/Theories. Inspiration in your pocket; Trade Secrets includes a digital pocket guide, filled with charts and diagrams as well as helpful tools and tips. Legendary lessons from a master Disney animator, Playboy Illustrator and SchoolHouse Rock artist - collected for the first time ever. Trade Secrets is a unique, never before published compendium of tips, tricks, procedures and philosophies of an acclaimed artist, animator and illustrator. Consistently create superior animations and illustrations with a 32 point checklist, a proven resource for digital and non digital workflows as we as professional projects and academic endeavors. Develop your professional creative toolset with a focus on foundational animation techniques with chapters on Caricature, Composition, Tone, Texture, Color, Reverse Negative, Rendition and Technical/Theories.« less