“APPEAL”

“APPEAL”
Animation Principle #12
APPEAL
The cherry on top of the Animation Principles.

Appeal in a cartoon character corresponds to

what would be called charisma in an actor.

Appeal is the idea that your animations should be

appealing to look at. Appeal in this case doesn’t
always mean pleasant, but it can also simply
mean interesting.
APPEAL
Appeal is one of the animation principles, which
makes the character or design stand out.

The principle that coveys the message and

personality of a character.

A memorable character.
WHAT ARE THE
TECHNIQUES
TO APPLY THIS?
Technique #1

VARIETY IN SHAPE

You should use variety of

shapes to make the character
unique.

Remember that every good

character design starts with a
clear shape.
Technique #1

VARIETY IN SHAPE
Technique #2

PROPORTIONS

Cartoonist often magnify the

things that we find interesting
and shrink down the things we
find bland and boring.

Finding the aspect of the

character that defines their
personality and exaggerating it
can give a more appealing
design.
Technique #2

PROPORTIONS
Technique #3

SIMPLICITY

If the character has too much

information, it can over
complicate the character and
it makes it harder to animate.

Simple drawings are often more

effective at conveying ideas.
They can quickly get the point
across without relying on
intricate details.
Technique #3

SIMPLICITY
illustration animation
APPLICATION
SUMMARY:
WHAT IS APPEAL?
Creating a character that It should capture the
captures the audiences’ character’s story, personality
interest and memorable. and emotions.

TECHNIQUES THAT CAN SHAPE

BE APPLIED?:
PROPORTIONS

SIMPLICITY
THANK YOU
For listening
 SOURCES:
https://hallucinationrain.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/principles-of-
animation-12-appeal/

https://www.dsource.in/course/principles-
animation/appeal#:~:text=Appeal%20is%20one%20of%20the,creating
%20a%20pull%20when%20presented.

https://medium.com/animation-appreciation/12-appeal-
64530a460daf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SplEuWp0Yw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSblkYMPDk