CHAPTER 7

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Capturing and Analyzing Action

To undertake any serious study we must consider the importance of research and the issue of identifying and gaining access to the relevant source material that will underpin this research. Using reference material from a range of sources can be of great benefit to artists and designers of all kinds. Animators who want to analyze action can gain a great deal from such material. Unlike animation’s pioneers, who had little access to the kind of research material that makes action analysis possible, we are in the very fortunate position of having a wealth of material on which to draw.

Despite the fact ...

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