Comment on 1- The Importance of the Squash and Stretch Principle by Elaine Ziman

I was telling my mother about the animation class and explaining some of the principles of animation that we discussed. In order for her to understand I kept having to refer her to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner cartoons, which pretty much exaggerate EVERYTHING they do and have classic, but extreme, examples of everything from squash and stretch to anticipation. I see now Tom and Jerry would have worked, too. It’s also nice to see that these effects can be subtly and effectively used.

Also – your clips are excellent! Good choices and good vision for catching these examples.

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1- The Importance of the Squash and Stretch Principle

After learning about the twelve principles of animation last class, I began to consider how important these principles are in animated films and cartoons. The first principle, squash and stretch, plays a very important role in animated films and cartoons because it can bring a character to life.  The basis of how the principle works in animation has not changed over time, but it has been used in many different ways. Squashing and stretching can be used for how the character walks, talks, interacts with its environment, and many other things .

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Rez is just Tetris at a vibrating rave party.

Rez

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I think I’m experiencing #ENGH451 withdrawal. There’s a substantial void in the place of @samplereality’s class this semester.

I think I’m experiencing #ENGH451 withdrawal. There’s a substantial void in the place of @samplereality’s class this semester.

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@samplereality that looks remarkably similar to #ENGH451

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this is a brilliant idea and if it were a free roa…

this is a brilliant idea and if it were a free roaming game the driving game play could resemble that of battlefield 3 driving or dead island.

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@samplereality I also have "Lucifer’s Hammer" ready on my coffee table per your #engh451 recommendation. That looks really good as well!

@samplereality I also have “Lucifer’s Hammer” ready on my coffee table per your #engh451 recommendation. That looks really good as well!

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@samplereality Also, thanks for the Boys From Brazil recommendation. Another gem referenced by you in #engh451

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Also, thank you @samplereality for recommending "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in #engh451 . I watched it tonight and really enjoyed it!

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The winter classic logo is awesome. So, I presume …

The winter classic logo is awesome. So, I presume the winter classic jerseys will be fantastic for sure.

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