Anything that's made by humans is about humans, whether it's about gods or aliens or anything; it's about some sort of expressive nature about us.
Oscar IsaacRead
That's the beauty of the animation process: It takes so long, you have so many chances to improve it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The animation process allows for continual improvement over time due to its lengthy nature.
This quote highlights the unique advantage of animation, which is its iterative process. Unlike some other forms of art, animation provides creators with ample time to refine and enhance their work, making each version of the animation better than the last. This continual opportunity for improvement serves to enhance the overall quality and creativity of the final product.
Themes
AnimationProcessImprovementArtCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on animation techniques, I shared this quote to emphasize the importance of the iterative process.
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