Category: Characters

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