Animation Craft
Parallax gives an animated background depth by moving its layers differently
Notice how differently moving foreground and background layers create depth in animation, and try a simple original three-layer scene.
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Animation Craft
Squash and stretch can change a shape while preserving its sense of volume
Squash and stretch makes an animated object feel elastic or heavy. Follow the changing silhouette while checking that its apparent volume still makes sense.
Animation Craft
An animatic gives storyboard drawings a first trial in time
An animatic turns storyboard panels into a timed sequence. See how pauses, reaction shots and temporary sound reveal pacing before detailed animation.
Animation Craft
Compositing brings an anime shot’s separate layers into one image
Look beyond individual drawings to see how compositing combines backgrounds, characters and effects into the final atmosphere of an animated shot.
Animation Craft
Animation timing and spacing: the same number of drawings can move differently
Timing sets how long an animated action lasts; spacing changes how it accelerates within that time. Try a simple movement study to see the difference.
Animation Craft
Follow-through lets hair and clothing finish an animated movement
Notice how hair, sleeves and accessories continue moving after an animated character stops, and practise reading follow-through in a short shot.