Hi Guy,
Quick Mail about a PDF book worth getting if you are into OR want to get
into Character Animation:
http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321455126
"Digital Character Animation 3 by George Maestri"
I have the original version 2 of this book in hard format and find it easy
to follow, well illustrated and useful. This is a downloadable PDF for the
princely sum of $28. The way the dollar rate is at the moment its even
less in Euro Land.
"Whether you're creating animation for television, advertising, games, or
multimedia, [digital] Character Animation 3 can help you bring your
imagination to life. In this updated classic, both newcomers to digital
animation and old hands looking to hone existing skills will find essential
techniques for creating lively, professional-quality animation that are
applicable to any software application. Combining the fundamentals of
modeling, rigging, and animation with advanced-level information on
characterization, directing, and production management, author George
Maestri has created an essential resource for digital animators."
Worth a look, I find the content of the older version very good. IT IS NOT
APPLICATION SPECIFIC.
Cheers
Aidan
