Animation Field Notes

Animation Field Notes

Fully Commit to Your Performance

Vacillating creates a shaky foundation

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Todd Shaffer
Feb 02, 2026
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Go all in. Never half-act. Commit your character entirely to the moment.

Commit to your animation choices. If your character is angry, don’t settle for a frown. Let that anger seep into every joint and movement of the character. Let it bleed into the tension in their body, the tightness of their eyes, and the hesitation…

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