This week, I started working on the introduction to my paper. I aimed to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the scope of my research, outlining the themes I intend to investigate and the paths I intend to take. In addition, I combed through various animation-related references and books. One of the treasures I discovered was the 12 principles of animation established by Disney’s forefathers, which I believe will be useful in fortifying the foundation of my paper.
These 12 principles, developed by Disney legends Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas, have stood the test of time and continue to shape the field of animation. I hope to delve into the nuances of how exaggeration, dramatics, and realism are achieved through animation techniques and how these elements can be synthesised to create emotionally resonant and captivating animated characters and narratives by incorporating these seminal tenets into my research.
