This book gives today's digital animators all the lessons they never had-classical animation techniques used by the most original animators of our time. The most comprehensive book on the principles, processes, and profession of animation ever written. This one book is just about everything required to conceive, produce, direct, animate, assemble, publish, and distribute an animated film. Tips and techniques in this book are timeless and applicable weather you want to make a 2D or 3D, or CD, web-based animation or a game. Includes comprehensive DVD containing a full version of author's film "Endangered Species", showcasing the great and classic moments of animation's history.