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Week 2: film language, history of film, animation and VFX

Film language I. Visual language (the camera) 1. Shot length – how far the camera is from the thing that it’s shooting Shot can be generally be described as wide and tight, that is far or near. Wide shot – … Continue reading

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Week 1: twelve principles of animation and Bouncing ball

Twelve principles of animation Disney’s twelve basic principles of animation were introduced by the Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in their 1981 book The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation. In order, they consist of: Squash and stretch Anticipation … Continue reading

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