5. ROUGH MODEL SHEET is like a
construction sheet, showing the
underlying shape and structure of a
character. These provide a simple
framework for animators to follow when
creating a design or movement.
6.
7. Character development in animation
stands for the process of creating
characters, the main support for
animated and motion pictures.
15. How to find an
INSPIRATION
Looking back at movies with standout
characters is a good inspiration and
lesson.
16. AVOID MISTAKES
EARLY CREATORS OFTEN
MAKE
A common mistake that early creators make is designing
their characters in a complicated way. “If you make your
design too complicated it will bite you later.”
17. No matter where you are in your animator journey,
keep exploring with characters. Your technique will
improve the more you try new tactics, explore new
characters, and push the limits of what’s possible. Get
to know your characters like you would a good friend,
and you’re sure to make magic appear on the screen.
18. As an animator, why is it important
to know your the character you are
developing and why is it important to
know the basic clean-up drawing?
19. 1. What is character development in animation?
2. What are the stages of animation character
development?
3. What are the common mistakes in animation
character development?
20. Write a short definition and explain.
What is character development and why is it
important to consider the stages of animation
character development?
Editor's Notes
From the first blurry, colorless, and simple animated film, Fantasmagorie, created in 1908, to current developments in virtual reality, the animation world is ever-growing.
From the first blurry, colorless, and simple animated film, Fantasmagorie, created in 1908, to current developments in virtual reality, the animation world is ever-growing.
This is the time where you flesh out who the character is, what they want, and all of their peculiar quirks. You will establish the backstory of the character in this step. All of the discoveries you make while writing the character will play over in the drawing.
While writing the character, you will establish their backstory. All of the discoveries you make while writing the character will play over in the drawing.
Does the character in the animation INSIDE OUT really portray their character?
Once you have a clear idea of these character traits on paper, you can apply them to the illustrations of the character.
The next stage centers around distinguishing characters from each other. This process starts during stage one when you start developing the unique backstory of each character. However, in stage two, you want to focus on how the characters stand out physically from one another.
When distinguishing, in stage two, you want to focus on how the characters stand out physically from one another.
Consider the silhouette values to make sure our characters are easily distinguishable from each other even in dark lighting.
You want each character to stand out from the other with ease.
explore the range of motion our characters will need to be able to achieve. This is particularly important for 3D animation.”
Every animator will have a different opinion on what stage appeals to them the most and which is more difficult to get through.
In the drawing stage, you take the information you’ve gained from the first two stages and pull together a fully realized character. Also, explore the range of motion the character will need to be able to achieve.
Inspiration for characters can come from almost anywhere and when you least expect it.
Other animators and storytellers have posted their work there and have created boards for inspiration. You’re backed by a community and sure to find something of interest.
Looking back at movies with standout characters is a good inspiration and lesson.
Another mistake that early creators run into is giving your character too many physical and mental attributes: “It makes it harder to understand your character’s wants and needs.”
Everything that you think of can’t be transferred to the screen. A character has to have a few stand-out qualities that make them unique and pop on the screen. Characters that have too many traits become dull. Just think of Mickey Mouse and stick to simplicity while still carrying your message over in every quality you give to the character.
