What makes DISNEY ANIMATION smooth? 😎

DISNEY Animators use Overlapping Action to achieve Smooth ANIMATION.
Character body parts never start or stop evenly.

#disneyanimation #disneymulan #disneymush #overlappingactionanimation

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[strfckrunvrs]

Pixi, you're like a golden mine for every animator who's got no money for courses or college. I thought that Milt Kahl was my favourite, but now you're my number one old-school master who's literally here to answer questions, make tutorials for adhd people like me who get bored easily AND write a reply to almost (or maybe even all of them) any comment!
You make me believe God does exist, so bless your soul, take care and please, don't overwork yourself for us, we don't deserve you, hahahah!

[CherryColaHD]

In these videos, I've noted how the motions can be broken down with circles, and timing charts. This has really improved how I animate overall. I also didn't know such a question had such a conventional answer.

[trashbug]

I see so many beginning animators make this mistake! I'm so glad we get great lessons from a pro

[_Ribel_]

I love this tip so much! It really makes the animations more life-like and more pleasing to watch! I rlly can’t get over the fact that they removed Mushu from the live action Mulan movie! He was a rlly good character! Either way, I love the animation so much! This is awesome, Pixi!

[picat]

Oh wow! This feels like it’s sort of turning into a whole animation class lol. All your videos are so helpful!!

[ScribbleEnigma]

I love how Pixi uploads everyday. Also my animation/drawing schedule.

[msstarfire]

I find this really cool because it is something I've been doing in my animations without me really realizing. I think I've rationalized it as different timings, slow in and slow outs, and arc for the most part. My animations haven been smoother because of it. This was really cool to see! Danke!

[centurymemes]

tell the anime fandom what smooth animation is on every scene instead only on fight scenes 🤣

[benjaminclopper]

Thank you once again Pixi. In all of my attempts at animation, I have always found my movements blocky and slow. This will really help me figure out what I’m doing wrong. I still have a long ways to go to learn to animate, but again, thank you for being a sturdy foothold for all us new animators. I hope you have a good day/night!

[madjidchouarbi]

I'm always amazed by the clarity of your explainations. You make clear even the most difficult concepts. Really, you must write a manual from your clips. It would be an instant classic, just like Preston Blair's book. Sure, I would buy it without any hesitation. Thanks for sharing your deep knowledge with us.

[sunpeltanimations]

They have really great animators, like you!😸❤️

[Dragoooooon]

This is really, really helpful. Im gonna have to save this as a reference for when Im animating
Thank you!

[KareenaQueen]

THIS HELPS SO SO MUCH! And omg mushu is litterly like one of my all time favorite Disney characters I was sad when he didn't come in the live action 😭 lol but this was amazing I love this! 😁

[SparkyMK]

Your videos are so informative and helpful! I like to think that the reason Disney animation is so eye pleasing to watch isnt just because of slow ins/slow outs, overlap and lots of inbetweens, but because its all used to communicate acting through characters that generally have a believable (if exaggerated for clarity) sense of weight and solidity to everything they do. It makes the characters 'feel' real, even if theres nothing remotely realistic about them. Bambi is probably the perfect example of that IMO. The characters in that film 'feel' like they could exist, even though the film doesnt look remotely realistic (outside of the deer having somewhat accurate anatomy) or portray wildlife in a way thats really accurate to the real life behaviour of the animals they're based off of (especially when compared to the Felix Salten book).

[matthewrausch]

That's a great idea. So glad I found this breakdown.

[Shower.Curtain]

I love Mulan so much it’s one of my favorite movies!!!! It helped a lot thanks!!!! I always wanted my animations to be smoother and I love the expressions!!!! And congrats on 50.2k subs!!! Bye and have a Great day/night!!!

[juneru]

I think it's the fact that every movement follows a clean curve or arc, as if characters are swinging their limbs around with weight and force.

[spinnacle]

this video reminded me to break my characters joints into circles so i can keep track of the arcs and timing. thanks!!

[MochaPawZ]

*the dragon’s spine is broken to this day*

[karinhjort]

Fantastic tutorial Fantastic way you explain how it works You are the Best Pixi and so generous showing how it works ❤️