Author Archives: Qi Zhou

week 1: Good and bad animation example

Posted on 16th October 2021 by Qi Zhou

In this small essay, I will introduce the quality of animation from the expression of characters’ personalities and psychology. There was also some discussion about the smoothness of the characters’ movements. And the application of the 12 principles of animation. … Continue reading →

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Week 1: 12 Principles of Animation

Posted on 14th October 2021 by Qi Zhou

Appeal (Personality) Staging and Storytelling Solid Drowing and Posing: Volume, Structure. Correlation between characters with their emotion and action. Timing and Spacing: When and where it happens. Key frames. Arcs (One Version): Design, Posing( Drawing), Motion, Splines. Need clean. Slow … Continue reading →

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Week 1: Timeline for Film, Animation and VFX. And understanding of their history.

Posted on 10th October 2021 by Qi Zhou

Understanding: Technology is an extremely part in animation. At almost every successful point in animation history, the film was born with a new technology. For example, Snow White born with rotoscoping to show character’s characteristics. Toy Story born with the … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on 7th October 2021 by Qi Zhou

This is my classroom learning records words. I’m not intelligent but assiduous. I may not be brave, but I am careful. Welcome to my growth. Have an excellent browse.

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