Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
Secondary action
A course by Numecaniq , Graphic Designer
About the video: Secondary action
Overview
“Another of the fine points that we must observe and apply within an animation, and that can greatly enrich the acting of our characters. ”
In this video lesson Numecaniq addresses the topic: Secondary action, 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
“We will see how the secondary action is one of the fine points that we must apply and observe in our animation, since it enriches the "acting" of the characters. Let's see it. The most important thing of the principle of secondary action is that it allows us to be more specific. It's a separate action, but it supports and complements the main action, because it gives details that tell us more about the "acting" of the character. A particular feature about your personality or details of the mood you are in. In a main action, as being bored, by adding a secondary action we can show multiple w...”
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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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