Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
Line of action and appeal - Part 1
A course by Numecaniq , Graphic Designer
About the video: Line of action and appeal - Part 1
Overview
“More than 50% of a good animation is in the clear analysis of the action line, we will learn how to use it and we will see what that principle called Appeal means.”
In this video lesson Numecaniq addresses the topic: Line of action and appeal - Part 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop. Learn the 12 principles of frame-by-frame animation and bring your stories to life.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will see the beginning of the action line and we will see how more than 50% of a good animation is in the analysis of this principle. also see what is the "appeal" and the evolution of the design of the characters. Let's see it. The action line is one of the concepts, in my view, most important of the entire animation process, and, sometimes, I think everything is reduced to encourage lines of action. I am exaggerating a bit, but it is 60% or 70% of the animation. And, in fact, for me, is one of the funniest parts, in which we can have lot of freedom, without worrying abou...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
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Animation

Numecaniq
A course by Numecaniq
Rodrigo Miguel, better known as Numecaniq, is a designer and animator specializing in frame-by-frame 2D animation. In addition to his creative education, he holds a degree in philosophy from UNAM in Mexico.
His work has been seen around the world thanks to collaborations with major brands and companies like Adobe, MTV, Amazon, and Spotify. He has also participated in international events like Pictoplasma in Berlin and the BDA Awards in New York.
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