Character Animation Fundamentals

Animation of Acting – Body Language

Chapter Summary

•   Acting

•   Consequence

•   Emotions

•   Introduction to Laban Movement Theory

•   General Body Language

•   Basic Body Postures

•   Basic Modes

•   Palm, Hand, Arm and Leg Gestures

•   Using Rhythm in Animation

•   Acting Out a Scene in Animation

•   Using Video Footage to Help Your Animation

•   Using Rotoscoping and Motion Capture in Animation

•   The Seven Questions of Character

•   The Different Types of Animation Acting

•   Analysis of a Character

•   Exercises

Acting

Developing a sense of the dramatic will help with your ability to depict what you want your character to express. ...