ABSTRACT
The direction of a pose is simply where the character’s focus goes toward and where all the vectors lead. Directions deal with the entire pose, whereas vectors are visual guides within that pose; they are forces imbedded into the character that guide the eye toward the center of attraction. Vectors are lines, clusters of lines, shapes, forms, colors, textures, etc., representing a force that leads to this visual goal, thus enabling an easy viewing experience. Those forces are defined by three agents: direction, magnitude, and tension. Index vectors are lines that are clearly going in one direction, defining with them not just a connection between two parts but also giving them a clear direction. Continuing vectors are the ones where the eye moves along a path, clearly going from one point to the next. The motion vector is suggesting movement, either by mimicking actual movement (speed lines, speed blur) or by having a character just walk or run.
