Award-Winning Animator Tony White’s Memoir: Animation Me

– H1: Award-winning animator Tony White launches an eye-opening memoir
– The new book is named ‘ANIMATION ME ~ An Illustrated Memoir with Pencils, Pixels and Arnie’.
– It details White’s remarkable journey as a traditional 2D animator.
– Packed with fascinating insights into the world of traditional hand-drawn animation.
– The book is a vivid exploration of White’s professional life and achievements.

H2: A Career In Frames – an Artist’s Tale of Persistence, Pencil Lead, and Pixels

-H3: Flickers of Genius – How a Traditional Animator Took on the Digital World

Hot Take:

“Step aside, Disney+! There’s a new page-turner in town and it’s sketching a charming tale of an old-school 2D animator’s ‘frame-by-frame’ rise to the top. Tony White’s ‘ANIMATION ME ~ An Illustrated Memoir with Pencils, Pixels and Arnie’ not only ‘draws’ us into the fascinating world of traditional animation but uses each page to ‘color’ his vivid life-recollections in frames of memories and milestones. Buckle up for this roller coaster of a memoir that whisks you past the meticulously penciled decades of old-school animation, through the try-every-color-in-the-box world of digital art, and drops you smack-dab in the middle of the ‘flipbook’ of an incredible career. It’s a journey that’s guaranteed to have you appreciating the ‘animation’ in the animator’s life!”

Tony Collaborating with Arnie (Source & credit: Tony White)

ANIMATION ME: A Convergence of Pencils, Pixels and Arnie in an Animated Life – A momentous book by Tony White that weaves you through his exceptional journey as an acclaimed traditional 2D animator – offers an insightful view into his world raging between excellence in hand-drawn artistry and the escalating era of generative AI. Tony, a celebrated author, mentor and award-winning animator has learned from the virtuosos of the animation domain. His story is a testament to the high watermark of hand-crafted animation covering his unusual career path.

ANIMATION ME: A Pictured memoir with Pencils, Pixels and Arnie Book Jacket (Source & credit: Tony White)

ANIMATION ME, embarks the readers on a poignant 300-page uncensored journey, recounting his arduous trips, remarkable victories, and an ultimate acknowledgement of his inventive predominance in the animation spectrum.

An incredible narrative follows Tony’s progression through reputed British animation studios — Halas & Batchelor, the illustrious Richard Williams Studio, and eventually his own London-centric award-winning creative hub Animus Productions. The odyssey also encompasses his partnership with the renowned figures of the art and animation world. Studying under high-caliber mentors and working with legendary animators has enriched Tony’s understanding of animation, resulting in a BAFTA winning short film, directing The Pink Panther Strikes Again movie titles and many more accomplishments.

Snap from ‘Endangered Species’ (Source & credit: Tony White)

Post wrapping-up his London studio in 1998, Tony moved to the USA with dreams of working on his animated feature film. However, with the closure of traditional animation studio by Disney CEO in 2002, Tony was compelled to adapt & transition to teaching and authoring widely respected animation books. These books were translated into several languages, and Tony also established the 2D Academy to teach future animators.

The Animator Pictured at His Desk – From ‘Endangered Species’ (Source & credit: Tony White)

In ANIMATION ME, Tony bares open his intimate memories from the animation industry, sprinkling the narrative with interesting anecdotes and interactions with his imaginary mentor, Arnie. The book also emphasises on the traditional techniques of hand-crafted animation to inspire next-generation artists to carry the baton of 2D-animation forward.

Design Sketch For ‘Spirit Of The Game’ Movie Evolution (Source & credit: Tony White)

ANIMATION ME hits the shelves in Print and Kindle versions on 28th January 2025, commemorating Tony’s late parents for their enormous support and sacrifices. The book is available at Amazon.co.uk for UK readers and Amazon.com for US readers.

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Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/tony-white-book-2d-animation-career/