The Animator’s Survival Kit

The audio on the video sections with Richard are still silent. Doesn’t seem to be any way via settings to correct this. The written content is great but the app as far as I can see is broken. And it is the app not my iPad.

Great app, missing out on videos as there is no sound still. Really upset about this for the price.

I would have given this very expensive Ap zero, The Ap does not work at all on either my iPad Pro 9.7 inch or 12 inch. Despite trying to download several times on full iOS update. I only get the short intro animation then nothing happens and the Skip button does not work. I got no response from Faber to correspondence on this issue and request for refund. Just buy the book - also expensive, but worth the money

I bought the full app 33 pounds but after the intro is done I am left with a blank screen. Could you help me please thank you.

The book is a classic, and the most recent version of the app has the sound working again, which was the main complaint of the previous reviewers.

I really like the additions videos, really helps explain what is a great book but unfortunately there is no sound so I miss out on all the videos and extras, expensive and doesn’t work properly

Expensive, but with my copy of the book so far away it would be cheaper to re-buy it than have it sent over (the physical book is huge) this looked the perfect stop-gap till I could collect. The video content seemed to make it worthwhile, but none of the files play with sound. Settings checked, further options searched for within app and permissions not found, and no response received from the Support team day's after enquiring. Right now, a very expensive disappointment.

Ideal for the tablet

Baring in mind the price point of the full version may seem a bit steep but compared to the basic cost of fees for a course at a university/art college (around £9k in the uk as of 2013) and the fact that of all the courses and final year film shows I go to, the sheer quality of teaching and method explained in this book/app this is an essential companion, if not better than some of the techniques tought throughout a three year course. Having worked in the industry for a decade and a half, the 'real' book (The Animation Survival Kit) is a constant reference book but tihs app takes it to another level that the book could not with proper moving examples and wonderful introductory videos from the man himself. In fact I don't think I had ever read it cover to cover as I have with this app. The 'app' is delightfully considered and constructed and a charm to read (despite Mr Williams tendency to (neccesarily) put down lazy working techniques such as - the horror- listening to music while you work!). The side-line elemnts of his experiences over the years in the studio systems is also a delight! As I say, if you are interested and/or passionate about the process of animation this is the most amazing first step and regardless of your chosen technique (2d drawn, 3D stop motion or 3D computer - or even experimental) this will give you a MASSIVE advantage over your peers. Equally if you happen to be a parent, grandparent or godparent to any child around the ages of 10 who is showing signs of interest in this field this is a totally awesome present. All in all not just superb but unique and as rich as a seam of gold.

This is just how an ebook should be, colourful, well designed, and a joy to use as well. Even if you just have the slightest interest, it's well worth it :)