Ecomimic Techniques To Animation

Animation uses nine economic techniques, which were designed to create emotions in the audiences that watch the films.  The emotions are shown through the characters and the scenery:

1. Rear View

Sometimes feeling better is imagined more than they could ever be shown in detail. This perspective showing the backs of the characters allows the audience to dream along with the characters.  Looking at two lovers in the distance is an example of rear view. The audience cannot clearly see their faces, but their posture shows that the couple is truly in love.

2. Shadows

The shadows are usually associated with suspense and drama. They are used for a variety of purposes from adding interest and variety to saving time from having to draw detail. The shadows are often used on the villains of the film. If they are shown as silhouettes, this lets the viewer focus on the eyes, sharp teeth, or other traits they may have. 

 3. Shadows Over the Character

This technique is used to convey excitement or anxiety. The situation is more fully conveyed with the addition of the main character’s reaction to the event.  If they see that something bad happening to someone else or see something coming at them, the character will show a startled reaction.

4. Overlays

 This involves having a character partially hidden by other objects. It can be used to add a sense of panic or frenzy.   Overlay is also used to portray an intimate feeling. Objects that block the action gives the viewers a feeling of closeness and privacy.

5. Dramatic Layout

This is when scene around the character conveys as much or more emotion than just the character. A scene with large shapes and downward sloping hills may give the character a depressed feeling. It could happen when a character is crying over something bad that happened to them or someone that they truly love.  Small shapes and bright colors have the ability to make the character look mighty and powerful. 

 6. Pictorial Shot

This is a background with a strong mood. Romanticizing an object can help to layer emotions. An example of this kind of shot is a peeking view of the princess through an open window. The animators can romanticize a character by adding things like flowers or other things meant to make a character look more beautiful. This captures the feeling of hope that would be hard to show in any other case.

7. Effects Animation

Animation forms from nature can establish a mood either by symbolism or showing what the character sees. Examples would be falling rain, a storm, approaching fire will quickly create strong feelings. Bright colors, sound effects, and movement help to convey a variety of emotions.

 8. Held Drawing with Camera Moves

Sometimes one strong character expression is all that is needed to convey emotion. Instead of moving the character, animators will move the camera. This will give out the feeling of activity. Simply moving the camera adds movement and life to a still image.

 9. Offstage Sounds

This is when the sounds can build images in the imagination of the audiences. They can cause the viewer to imagine more than could possibly be drawn.  An example would be when magical characters would cast some kind of spell. The sound effects that go with the magic makes it seem more real.