For all those new animators struggling to hone their craft, this book is dedicated to their endeavor and to the fellow professionals and academics who commit their time to supporting their dreams.

I hope that you have as much enjoyment in reading the book as I had in writing it and that it stands up next to the other great references on animation out there.

Special mention should also go to my friends and family who’ve supported me throughout my career and particularly during the last 12 months as I worked on the book. Without the love and support of my parents I would be nowhere in my life and I hope they’re as proud of me as I am of them.

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