Animation Characters and Design Flashcards
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What is 'appeal' as one of the 12 principles of animation?
Answer: Designing characters that audiences find interesting or likable
Appeal means creating characters with a pleasing and engaging quality — they don't have to be cute, but they must be interesting to watch.
What is a 'turnaround' drawing in character design?
Answer: Multiple views of a character shown from different angles
A character turnaround shows the character from front, side, back, and three-quarter views so animators can draw them consistently.
What does 'on-model' mean in animation production?
Answer: Drawing a character consistently with the official design
Staying on-model means every animator draws the character exactly as defined in the model sheet, maintaining visual consistency.
What are 'facial expressions' used for in animated characters?
Answer: To show a character's emotions without words
Facial expressions communicate a character's emotional state visually, helping the audience understand feelings instantly.
What is a 'prop' in the context of animated shows for kids?
Answer: An object a character interacts with in a scene
Props are objects characters pick up or use during a scene, such as a wand, backpack, or ball, and they must be designed to match the character's style.
What is 'costume design' in animated character creation?
Answer: Designing the clothing and accessories a character wears
Costume design for animation defines a character's clothing, which helps convey personality, culture, and role in the story.