Animation is different from other arts. Its language is the language of caricature. Our most difficult job was to develop the cartoon's unnatural but seemingly natural anatomy for humans and animals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney notes animation uses caricature to create a unique anatomy that feels natural.
- In plain terms
- Animators must invent a realistic yet exaggerated style for characters to move well.
- What can you take from it?
- Find the balance between reality and exaggeration in art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define naturalness in your art?
Another view
Too much caricature can make characters feel unrelatable.
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