Applying the 12 basic principles of animation is now easier than ever. With great relevance for today"s digital workflows, Richard Lapidus presents innovative 3ds Max controls to the classic principles of animation like squash and stretch, anticipation, staging and more. Move beyond these fundamental techniques and explore both the emotion and technical sides of animation with character appeal and rigging. Finally bridge the gap between software-specific instruction and the world of classic animation with this easy to use, one-of-a-kind reference guide, perfect for professionals and beginners alike.