--- product_id: 48635447 title: "Timing for Animation" price: "$39.18" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/48635447-timing-for-animation store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Since 1981, timeless animation wisdom Same-day dispatch if ordered before noon No quibbles returns for risk-free purchase Timing for Animation **Price:** $39.18 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Animate with precision, power, and style β€” the classic every creator needs! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Timing for Animation - **How much does it cost?** $39.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/48635447-timing-for-animation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Updated for the Digital Age:** Includes cutting-edge tips for 2D & 3D digital storyboarding and After Effects integration. - β€’ **Trusted by Thousands Worldwide:** Join a global community of animators who swear by this classic guide with 4.6-star acclaim. - β€’ **Clear, Practical, and Actionable:** No fluffβ€”just straightforward instructions and illustrations that get you animating faster. - β€’ **Fast, Reliable Delivery & Returns:** Order before noon for same-day dispatch with guaranteed secure packaging and hassle-free returns. - β€’ **Master Animation Timing Like a Pro:** Unlock decades of proven techniques to perfect your animation pacing and flow. ## Overview Timing for Animation is a legendary, fully revised guide first published in 1981, offering clear, practical instruction on animation timing techniques. It covers everything from traditional principles like stretch and squash to modern digital storyboarding and After Effects workflows. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 300 reviews, it’s a must-have resource for animators seeking to elevate their craft, delivered fast with guaranteed packaging and easy returns. ## Description A classic of animation education since it first published in 1981. For more than 25 years, copies of Timing for Animation have been sitting dog-eared and spine-split on desks and workstations around the world wherever animation is produced. All you need to breathe life into your animation is at your fingertips. All the vital techniques employed by animators worldwide are explained using dozens of clear illustrations and simple, straightforward directions. Learn how animations should be arranged in relation to each other, how much space should be used and how long each drawing should be shown for maximum dramatic effect. Fully revised and updated, the second edition includes timing for digital production, digital storyboarding in 2D, digital storyboarding in 3D, the use of After Effects and much, much more! Timing shows weight, mood, and power and can make or break an animation - get it right the first time with these tried and tested techniques Get straight to the good stuff with simple, no-nonsense instruction on the key techniques like stretch and squash, animated cycles, overlapping, and anticipation Review: excellent choice even for beginners/amateurs - I dare say I wasn't sure I would find the book easy to understand but the information is clear, easy to follow.There are instructions for every case of animation ( walking, flying, dropping balls,weight lifting, dancing etc) .There is more practical advice than endless theory .You need to have some basic drawing skills so that you can practise what you study.For me, one of the best choices you can make as a beginner. Review: An essential classic - This book is excellent, and that must be why it has been around so long. It is straightforward and practical, giving clear illustrations of all types of movement, including walk cycles. Is there any animator who doesn't have a copy? Worth every penny.... ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 287 Reviews | ## Images ![Timing for Animation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xSIXNjLsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent choice even for beginners/amateurs *by O***I on 18 June 2012* I dare say I wasn't sure I would find the book easy to understand but the information is clear, easy to follow.There are instructions for every case of animation ( walking, flying, dropping balls,weight lifting, dancing etc) .There is more practical advice than endless theory .You need to have some basic drawing skills so that you can practise what you study.For me, one of the best choices you can make as a beginner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An essential classic *by S***T on 19 November 2013* This book is excellent, and that must be why it has been around so long. It is straightforward and practical, giving clear illustrations of all types of movement, including walk cycles. Is there any animator who doesn't have a copy? Worth every penny.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by V***Y on 22 January 2021* Perfect ## Frequently Bought Together - Timing for Animation - The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators - The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/48635447-timing-for-animation](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/48635447-timing-for-animation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*