A grain of poetry suffices to season a century.
Jose MartiRead
I used to think that animation was about moving stuff. In order to make it really great, you bounce it, squash it, stretch it, make the eyes go big. But, as time went on, I started loving animating a character who had a kind of burning passion in her heart. Suddenly, animation became for me not so much about moving stuff as it was about moving the audience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Animation transcends mere movement; it is about evoking emotion and connecting with the audience.
In this quote, Glen Keane reflects on his evolution as an animator, recognizing that the essence of great animation lies not in the technical aspects of movement but in the emotional depth and passion of the characters. He emphasizes that true artistry in animation comes from the ability to resonate with the audience on a deeper level, transforming the way animation is perceived from simple motion to profound storytelling.
Themes
AnimationEmotionArtistryAudienceStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
During a presentation on the impact of animation in films, this quote can illustrate how animation influences viewer emotions.
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