ABSTRACT
The visual elements and spatial relationships of the animated picture are constantly changing in fourth-dimensional space. Each scene must read instantly whether their time onscreen is long or short. Different eye levels or horizon lines indicate that people are viewing the scene through the eyes of particular characters. A neutral shot has a character heading either toward or away from the camera. A three-quarter view of a character is usually more interesting than a frontal or profile shot because it creates a feeling of depth and the third dimension. Tangents are intersecting lines that direct the viewer's attention to a specific point. It is commonly used in design and graphics. The storyboard blocks the action and "rehearses" animated characters' performances. Animators use these visual guidelines to tailor their acting to the needs of the story. This chapter explains Papa Bear's moral dilemma in two scenes and shows Tiny Goldilocks which see more things in an upshot.
