‘The Illusion of Life’, The 12 Basic Principles of Animation Illustrated by a Small Emotive Cube

“The Illusion of Life” is an animated short by New York-based animator Vincenzo Lodigiani, adapted from The Illusion of Life by early Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas. The short illustrates the duo’s “12 Basic Principles of Animation” using a small emotive cube.

These principles came as a result of reflection about their practice and through Disney’s desire to use animation to express character and personality.

The Illusion of Life

The Illusion of Life

The Illusion of  Life

The Illusion of Life

The Illusion of Life

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Brian Heater
Brian Heater