Wednesday, February 20, 2008

ollie johnston notes

Ollie Johnston notes

Have you the right expression to show what your character is thinking? Are all the parts of the head & face related to this one idea?

The expression of the idea behind the words must be captured through the whole body as well as in the face. But remember: that expression originates in the eyes.

It is the change of shape of the eyes (probably partly because you can't get eye darts as strong in 2D) that shows what the character is thinking, It is the thinking that gives the illusion of life.

Eyes in close-up should move 3 FRS ahead of accent.
In a blink, eyes should close 3-4 FRS ahead of accent.

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