{"id":259,"date":"2014-09-11T13:39:01","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T13:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abbottanimation.com\/AABlog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2021-07-19T21:31:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T21:31:04","slug":"creating-pace-and-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abbottanimation.com\/AABlog\/creating-pace-and-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Pace and Personality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are moving right along in our series of animation principles. This week we will discuss the principles of \u201ctiming\u201d and \u201cexaggeration\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principle of \u201ctiming\u201d relates to the number of drawings or frames in an animated sequence to translate the speed of action in the film. By using correct \u201ctiming\u201d the animated characters will appear to obey the laws of physics. It is also vital to establish the character\u2019s mood, emotion, reaction or even aspects of their personality. 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