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Take Animation Analysis
T-EXC-004-002
The "Take" is one of those actions that your characters will act out frequently. It is the shot in a scene where your character suddenly realizes that what they are seeing is somehow shocking or surprising.
The take is usually done in two steps, anticipation and reaction.
Anticipation
The take needs an anticipating action, in much the same way that a jump does. The viewer must understand what is going to happen. At the same time, the anticipation is also the moment in which the character appears to take in the information of what is actually going on, before reacting to it. The anticipation will often look like the character is squashing.
Reaction
The reaction is the moment when the character appears shocked or surprised. Remember, this phase can be acted out in a variety of ways. A character might be shocked, but does not want the others to see . In this instance, the reaction can be very subtle. Or, the reaction might be so grand that everyone hears and sees it. While the anticipation is more of a squash, the reaction is where the character will stretch.
Time Estimated 5 mins
Difficulty Level Beginner
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