Category: Characters

For this week’s class, we reviewed all our juice box animations. It was really fun to see how different each one was from the others. Regarding the golden pose, my pose was much better, but I still struggle to keep it symmetrical. The issue was the poor camera position choice. However, I’ll work further on… Continue reading WEEK 4: Juice Boxes and golden poses

For this class, we explored how animation isn’t only about making things move, but also about making the audience believe. Fundamental acting principles are what help give the element a personality. The quote “Acting is reacting” by Stella Adler applies perfectly to animation. A character begins to be believable when they respond to their circumstances,… Continue reading WEEK 3: Acting in animation

For this week’s class, I read the Timeline chapter from the ‘Animators Survival Kit’. Back in the 1930s, animators like Grim Natwick realised that smooth motion was not magic—it’s math. By drawing only the start and end “extreme” poses of an action and then placing a carefully chosen “breakdown” drawing exactly halfway, they created a… Continue reading WEEK 2: Animation Weight

On the other hand, regarding Characters, we learned about the Golden Pose. This concept refers to the strong, readable silhouette that conveys a character’s actions and emotions, making them legible to the audience. Core elements, including a strong silhouette, a clear line of action, expressive composition, balance, and readability, were explained. Additionally, we examined key… Continue reading WEEK 1: Golden Poses