This article was about Shawn Kelly and how he uses references for character poses. First he talks about Eadweard Muybridge's photography books and how they can be a big help for reference. He especially likes the book Stopping Time by Dr. Harold Edgarton. In this book it shows fast photography, which is merging several frames of movement into photography. This is a good reference as it shows how the real life movement works and how easy it can be applied to animation.
Next, he talks about how comic books are an underrated excellent source of reference. He talks about how Jim lee's work on Batman comics and J.Scott Campbell's work on Danger girl are very inspiring and great art in general. Next he talks about how video live action and animated reference is good. Watch other peoples work to improve your own. And finally, He says how video reference is very good too. Film yourself and your friends to see how the movement actually works in real life. He also makes a point to not just watch and copy the references. But to actually study them, and apply what you have seen into your own work.
I thought this article was pretty Interesting. I might use some of the tips Shawn Kelly has given in some of my future animations. It's interesting to see how many forms of reference are really out there.
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