Richard Williams Animation Masterclass presents The Animators Survival Kit Animated
Richard Williams accepts an Oscar
"The sample animation is amazing and it is so wonderful to see Richard Williams demonstrating in live-action: articulate, passionate and humorous. He is a distillation of a dozen master animators each giving you a private tutorial, a uniquely personal way to learn the art and the craft of animation."
JOHN CANEMAKER, NYU Professor, Author, Oscar-winning animation filmmaker.
Basketball player
"I attended one of Richard’s Master classes years ago and it had a fundamental and lasting effect on my work. He changed my understanding of animation and inspired me to rethink everything I was doing. I am better director thanks to him. Richard Williams is a natural teacher and an amazingly gifted animator; I will be watching these DVDs over and over and over again."
ROB COLEMAN, Animation Director, Star Wars episodes 1, 2 and 3. Two time Oscar nominee.
Richard Williams presenting a Masterclass
"What I came out with was a complete re-structuring of animation, how I saw animation, how I analysed motion. People the first night sat down at their work stations and were running some of Richard’s examples ... and at lunchtime you could see the influence. It was a revelation."
CHRIS WEDGE, Oscar winner Bunny and Director Ice Age.
Walking styles
"When an animation great like Richard Williams offers you the fruits of his experience - his knowledge, his craft - packed into a box and fully illustrated with moving pictures, just say 'thank you!' and hand over the cash. Then use it."
JAN PINKAVA Oscar winner Geri's Game and Co-Director Ratatouille.