Expressive Techniques for Character Animation
Verbal and Body Communication
A course by Memé Candia , Graphic Designer and Animator
About the video: Verbal and Body Communication
Overview
“I will teach you to analyze expressions, both verbal and bodily, and how to take advantage of them to enrich the performances of our characters. ”
In this video lesson Memé Candia addresses the topic: Verbal and Body Communication, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Techniques for Character Animation. Turn your characters into actors packed with emotion and create animated scenes full of life.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will explore how to communicate both verbally and physically. We will also learn how to leverage these skills to enhance the performances of our characters effectively. It's crucial to recognize that our communication extends beyond mere words. Much of what we express is conveyed through our body language. which plays a significant role. Thus. my proposed goal is for performances to not strictly adhere to the dialogue word for word. allowing more expressive freedom. but rather help highlight the attitude with which the character expresses the dialogue. Exactly. it enriche...”
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Course summary for: Expressive Techniques for Character Animation
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Category
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Areas
Animation, Character Animation, Character Design, Digital Drawing
Memé Candia
A course by Memé Candia
Memé Candia is a graphic designer and professional 2D character animator from Mendoza, Argentina. Her first experience with animation was at Vlexus studio, where she produced content for television before ultimately deciding to dedicate herself to it full time.
Throughout her journey as a freelancer and collaborator with several advertising studios, she's had the opportunity to work on campaigns for brands like Disney XD, Cartoon Network, Coca-Cola, Uber, and Nike. She currently works alongside her friends and colleagues in her own animation studio, Bonkers Animation.
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