SQUASH AND STRETCH

SQUASH is a great way to show the object's or character's weight. Note the weight in the feet above. The heavier the character, the more squashed the feet will look.

The weight (or squash) is based on on three elements:

• The substance of the object or character -- is is rubber, metal, flesh, what?
• The speed at which it travels and its impact.
• The actual weight of the object.

TIP: Start with simple shapes and add to them. Details are added last, as shown above with the face.

Here's one more thing to ponder as you create your simple animation. Facial movements during dialogue will SQUASH andSTRETCH according to the movements of the jaw and the muscles in the cheeks.