In the first class, we introduced ourselves to one another first, and got to know many friendly classmates and teachers. Afterwards, we previewed various basic animation exercises we would work on this semester, such as those related to bouncing balls, action overlap and weight shift. Meanwhile, our teacher explained some basic animation principles to us and recommended a book titled The Animator’s Survival Kit. I have purchased its e-book edition, which is very practical. Besides, Ting introduced us to the golden pose in animation and its significance in class. A good golden pose has a clear silhouette, enabling viewers to understand the action at a glance while being dynamic and appealing. Thus, my first assignment is to copy different golden poses.
