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Concepts of Lines Quality
1.0 Learning Outcomes
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Topics/Discussion
1.2.1 Animation/Drawing Techniques
1. Dynamic Animation Pose
- These are the different action poses that the character should project.
- It pertains to the body attitude of the key drawings in an animated scene
regardless of the facial expressions.
- It includes the character's attitude, emotions, its purpose in the scene and
how it should be expressed.
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2. Line of Action
- It is an imaginary line that extends through the main action of the figure.
- It strengthens the dramatic effect of the figures.
- Usually, it is a sweeping curve, a diagonal, or horizontal that exists in the
center of the character on which the entire character is built.
3.
- For instance, if a character leans forward and points, its other arm should
certainly be stretched behind him to even things out - maintaining
balance.
4. Line Art
- It is any image that consists of distinct straight and curved lines placed
against a background, without gradations in shade (darkness) or hue
(color).
- It is usually monochromatic but it can also use lines of different colors.
- It emphasizes form and outline over color, shading, and texture.
- It tends towards realism or cartoon.
Line is a mark made by a pointed tool like a brush, pencil, stick, or pen. It
has length and width. Variety of thickness of lines creates surface interest. Some
lines are thick; some are thin; and many are both thick and thin.
1.3 References
https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
1.4 Acknowledgment
The images, tables, figures and information contained in this module were
taken from the references cited above.