Storytelling & Animation Basics
Strong animation starts with strong storytelling. In this section, we break down essential concepts like pacing, character arcs, and visual clarity—plus the animation fundamentals that bring those stories to life. Even if you can’t draw perfectly (yet), you can still tell stories that connect and captivate.
How Strong Silhouettes Make Your Animation Instantly Clearer (and Stronger)
Intro: Before your character says a single word or takes a step, their pose should already tell us what’s going on. That’s the magic of silhouettes in animation. They’re like the visual body language of your character—and getting them right can be the difference between confusing and compelling animation. What Is a Silhouette in Animation? A silhouette is the solid outline or shadow of a character pose, with no interior details—just the shape. If you filled in your character with black and removed all facial features, props, and colors, would the pose still read clearly? If the answer is no,…
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