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.

Chapter 1: Basics of Character Design
Chapter 2: Modeling Characters
Chapter 3: Rigging Characters
Chapter 4: Basics of Animation
Chapter 5: Creating Strong Poses
Chapter 6: Walking and Locomotion
Chapter 7: Facial and Dialogue Animation
Chapter 8: Animal Motion
Chapter 9: Acting
Chapter 10: Directing and Filmmaking