The process of observation is a critical step in animation. Take the time and make it a integral part of your daily life. In the end your scenes will be more believable and the results will happen much faster. Well leave you with a great quote from Walt Disney.

"In sum - an animator must be a student of everything that might or does exist. From the shiver of a blade of grass - affected by an invisible breeze - to the behaviour of a starving hobo eating the first steak he has had in years. From a baby, tentatively trying to walk for the first time - to an elephant doing a can-can."

Kyle Clark and Michael Ford are Co-founders of Animation Foundation. Animation Foundation provides information about advanced animation techniques and assisting student animators in developing and improving their abilities. We offer a multitude of services including animation seminars, training materials, curriculum development and consulting. Kyle and Mike currently work as character animators at Industrial Light and Magic and have worked on numerous feature film and commercial projects.