The Squish and Stretch.

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Whiskers57

28-06-2008 00:02:59

As I read one of Don`s books on animation, I though nothing of it, He was talking about that at times in animation you must squish and stretch your character
Until I saw a boxer`s face getting hit in slow motion on HBO :shock:'
what you can see in near stop motion you would miss just seeing it in normal speed,
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I`ve used this screen grab on a few forums as humor, but looking back I see a work that animators have used for years.
a bit of squish and stretch in animation can bring the characters more to life.
You just do`nt see it at your comfort viewing speed.

Cedric

28-06-2008 17:52:31

Poor Cynthia. So bent and squished. I kind of feel sorry for her.

Nimhster

01-07-2008 10:28:03

Well, it's a fun trick too. Never tried it, and many cartoon series still use it. :)

Whiskers57

03-07-2008 23:17:46

Poor Cynthia. So bent and squished. I kind of feel sorry for her.


Yeah, she got it bad (nasty animators), but she never let go of her stuffed doll during the impact :)

Nimhster

14-07-2008 17:23:12

I'd also like to add, that Don talks about this technique in "The Art of Animation Drawing" book that I have. You can get a copy of the same book at his website too.

Whiskers57

14-07-2008 23:08:17

I'd also like to add, that Don talks about this technique in "The Art of Animation Drawing" book that I have. You can get a copy of the same book at his website too.


And a awesome book it was,
http://webzoom.freewebs.com/desmouse/donbook02.JPG[" alt=""/img]
If you love animation and want to know how it`s done check it out :)