Dec 29, 2015
At the heart of successful animation lie 12 principles. One of these is exaggeration, which refers to the act of taking certain elements and stretching them beyond the realm of normal. All animation requires some sort of exaggeration, even animation that strives to be realistic, because it is exaggeration that makes animation come alive, appeal to audiences, and add comedic relief to otherwise intense scenes.
Effective exaggeration requires careful work by the traditional animation studio. Here are a few tips for successfully using exaggeration in any animated production.