DISNEYS FROZEN- ELSA AND ANNA SNOWBALL FIGHT
Frozen is an animated film released in 2013 by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film has won several awards including the Golden Globe, Academy Award, and 2 Grammys. The film is about a brave princess "Anna", who is set out to find her sister. Her sister has left her Kingdom in an eternal winter storm, and the only way to fix the problem is for Anna to find her sister. It follows her adventure as she runs into different people and problems. The movie is a comedic musical.
This short clip is not directly from the movie, but includes the two main characters, Anna and Elsa having a snowball fight. The clip is short and funny, and includes several of the 12 principles of animation, created by Ollie Johnston, and Frank Thomas.
First we see the principle of "Anticipation"- This is where Anna is about to throw the snowball at Elsa. She not only moves her arm back, but she also steps back and leans her body back. This shows that she is about to throw the snowball with power. When she finishes throwing the snowball she has her legs spread. This is also another indication that she threw the snowball with power. The anticipation prepares the audience for what is about to happen. We start to understand that she is about to throw the snowball.
We are also able to find several examples of "Arcs"- We can first find a significant example of an arc, when Anna finishes her throw. Her body is leaned over in a circular arc. Even after she finishes her throw and giggles her body is still slightly bent forward in a circular arc. You can also see arcs throughout Elsa. As Elsa builds up her snowball she is crouched in a circular shape and her hand are arched circularly also. The arc principle is the idea that all things naturally have a slightly circular motion.
We can also find "secondary action". The secondary action in this clip can be seen as the movement of the clothes. In the end when Elsa is running behind Anna, you can notice her cape flowing in the air. This can be considered the secondary action. Secondary action adds more dimension and complements the primary or main action that is occurring.
Appeal is a general principle of animation. Appeal does not have to mean "cute" or "pretty", appeal is the understanding of the character and the character development that shows how the character is clear and easy to understand their actions. They have to appeal to the mind and eye. One thing from the movie "Frozen" i find personally appealing, that stood out to me, was Elsa's hair. Her hair had a natural flow and the detail was incredible. Her hair was thick, long and luxurious. The braid made her hair even more appealing. Along with her hair I also found her dress beautifully simple. It didn't have too many details it was just simple and cute. It did not distract from Elsa's natural beauty and her pretty face.
This short clip is not directly from the movie, but includes the two main characters, Anna and Elsa having a snowball fight. The clip is short and funny, and includes several of the 12 principles of animation, created by Ollie Johnston, and Frank Thomas.
First we see the principle of "Anticipation"- This is where Anna is about to throw the snowball at Elsa. She not only moves her arm back, but she also steps back and leans her body back. This shows that she is about to throw the snowball with power. When she finishes throwing the snowball she has her legs spread. This is also another indication that she threw the snowball with power. The anticipation prepares the audience for what is about to happen. We start to understand that she is about to throw the snowball.
We are also able to find several examples of "Arcs"- We can first find a significant example of an arc, when Anna finishes her throw. Her body is leaned over in a circular arc. Even after she finishes her throw and giggles her body is still slightly bent forward in a circular arc. You can also see arcs throughout Elsa. As Elsa builds up her snowball she is crouched in a circular shape and her hand are arched circularly also. The arc principle is the idea that all things naturally have a slightly circular motion.
We can also find "secondary action". The secondary action in this clip can be seen as the movement of the clothes. In the end when Elsa is running behind Anna, you can notice her cape flowing in the air. This can be considered the secondary action. Secondary action adds more dimension and complements the primary or main action that is occurring.
Appeal is a general principle of animation. Appeal does not have to mean "cute" or "pretty", appeal is the understanding of the character and the character development that shows how the character is clear and easy to understand their actions. They have to appeal to the mind and eye. One thing from the movie "Frozen" i find personally appealing, that stood out to me, was Elsa's hair. Her hair had a natural flow and the detail was incredible. Her hair was thick, long and luxurious. The braid made her hair even more appealing. Along with her hair I also found her dress beautifully simple. It didn't have too many details it was just simple and cute. It did not distract from Elsa's natural beauty and her pretty face.