POSING is another of the important principles of animation. It is through POSING that our charcters express their emotions to the audience. As with many of the principles of animation, POSING is derived from the theater. In the theater, actors learn to express themselves through body language. Walt Disney often talked about how he studied the movements …
Step 1 First begin with a LINE OF ACTION(1). Keep it loose; it will help give your character a sense of movement and attitude. The LINE OF ACTION should always be active. Avoid vertical lines — they are still and can make your character wooden. Try a sweeping curve, a diagonal or horizontal LINE OF ACTION. TIP: Use …
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Character Model Sheets are the templates of the characters used by the animation staff. They provide the construction, structure, proportion, design, etc. for each character. Usually, several models sheets are needed for each character to show the physical and design nuances. Each animator, artist has their own style of drawing. The model sheet guides the …
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