Character Proportions

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When designing a character, make sure that you keep the following concepts in mind:

Consider the nature of your character and think about how his or her characteristics will be made visible in their shape. Think about outstanding characters in animation and how their physical form (Popeye's big forearms, Superman's big chest and strong jaw) played a role in the development of their character.

A character's size is usually recorded in units of "heads". Use these guidelines to keep the character in proportion:

  • A standard character is six heads high.

  • A short or cartoony character is often three heads high due to a short body or very large head.

Be mindful of using proportion correctly. You can bend rules of proportion only when you understand the basics of proportion correctly.

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