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Author: Jibril Sy.
Jibril Sy is an illustrator and concept artist with a background in storyboarding
and a deep passion for all forms of visual storytelling.
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Animating Effort - Lift Breakdown
Introduction
Every movement in the realm of animation tells a story, and in many animated scenes, lifting a big object is a crucial moment. It's the heroic battle of lifting a friend, the cautious handling of antiquated objects, or the all-too-common struggle of putting your suitcase above your seat in the plane ! In this article, we will explore the mechanics of weight, balance and movement to portray our favorite stick-person lifting a case, taking it from this: