staging-mastery

Staging is the presentation of an idea so that it is unmistakably clear. Borrowed from theater, this principle addresses animation's core challenge: the audience has limited time to comprehend each moment. Poor staging creates confusion; masterful staging creates effortless understanding.

One Idea Per Moment: The eye cannot process competing focal points simultaneously. Every frame should have exactly one primary point of interest. Secondary elements support, never compete.

Silhouette Test: An action should be readable in pure silhouette. If the pose isn't clear as a black shape against white, the staging fails. This test remains relevant across all visual media.

シーンを構成するとき、レイアウトをデザインするとき、ユーザーの注意を向けるとき、または特定の瞬間に 1 つの明確なアイデアが確実に伝わるようにするときに使用します。 ソース: dylantarre/animation-principles。