For George
Bouncing Ball
1. Purpose
The bouncing ball exercise is a fundamental animation practice used to develop an understanding of timing, spacing, weight, and energy, forming the foundation for all future animation work.
3. Direction and Energy Change
The ball moves forward while bouncing, with each bounce gradually losing height. This shows energy loss over time and helps communicate weight and gravity.
4. Timing and Spacing
The ball moves faster when falling and slower when rising. Spacing becomes tighter near the ground and wider at the top, reinforcing a believable sense of gravity and motion.
For Ting
Golden Pose – Key Points
Core Goal
A golden pose should be readable at first glance.
It must clearly communicate the character’s action, emotion, and intention, even as a simple silhouette.
1. Clear Silhouette
The pose should read clearly in black and white.
Avoid confusing overlaps.
Even when limbs are in front of the body, they should stand out so the action is instantly understandable.
2. Line of Action
A strong pose has a clear, flowing line of action, often C- or S-shaped.
This line guides the eye and adds energy and movement.
3. Balance & WeightThe pose should feel grounded and stable.
Clear weight distribution makes the character feel solid, not floating.
4. Asymmetry
Avoid symmetrical “twin poses.”
Asymmetry makes poses feel more natural, dynamic, and expressive.
5. Exaggeration, Emotion & Personality
Effective poses use controlled exaggeration to show emotion, personality, and story intent clearly.