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Every animator is really an actor performing in slow motion, living the character a drawing at a time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Animators embody their characters, attributing life to them frame by frame.
John Lasseter's quote emphasizes the deep connection animators have with their characters, comparing their meticulous craft to that of an actor. By working frame by frame, animators create an illusion of life and emotion, bringing their drawings to reality through performance.
Themes
AnimationActorCharacterArtPerformance
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the art of animation, this quote can highlight the significance of an animator's role.
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