Cse456

Animation Exercise.

July 3 2008

Questions to consider when analyzing any short animated film

Can you find three acts?

Are the seven steps present ?

Do they follow a logical order?

Is there an emotional component to the story?

Is the story easily understood?

Is there an armature? ( sometimes there isn't)

What is the armature?

Where do each of the three acts starts and end?

What are the seven steps?

What is the quality effectiveness of the character motion?

What is the quality of the character design?

What is the quality of the overall pacing and timing?

How effective are the set/props/environment in enhancing your enjoyment and understanding of the story?

How do the sequence changes and camera shifts/angles enhance or detract from the storytelling experience?