Animation should include instructions for
- movement (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation, arcs, secondary action, exaggeration)
- staging
- constraints of movement
- fluidity (or lack thereof) of motion
- timing
- slow out and slow in.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How could one stage an animation to keep the focus on what is important?
- How can visualizing movement improve an animation?
- How does lighting enhance or detract from this animation?
- What criteria could one use to evaluate the overall continuity and success of an animation?
- What is the intent of this animation?
- How is timing critical to establishing aspects of a character?