For George
Ball with Tail – Key Points
| Focus | Key Idea |
|---|---|
| Main Motion | The ball leads the movement as the primary body. |
| Overlap | The tail follows with delay, showing overlapping action and inertia. |
| Goal | Understand force, timing, and energy transfer in motion. |
For Ting
I. Acting in Animation
Animation acting focuses on communicating thoughts, emotions, and intentions through movement, even without dialogue or facial expressions.
II. Core Principles of Acting
1. Clear Intention
- Every action must have a reason.
- The audience should immediately understand what the character is thinking or trying to do.
- Movement should serve emotion and story, not exist randomly.
2. Posing for Acting
- Acting is built on clear and strong key poses.
- Each pose should work on its own and express an emotional or mental state.
- Good acting remains readable even when paused on any frame.
3. Beats & Timing
- Acting is structured through beats (action moments).
- Pauses and rhythm changes strengthen emotion.
- Timing choices directly affect believability and impact.
4. Simplicity & Clarity
- Simpler actions communicate more clearly.
- Avoid unnecessary or decorative movement.
- One clear idea is stronger than multiple unclear actions.
