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Animation Quote by Diedrich Bader

“Doing animation is closer to pretending than anything else you get to do. It's much more like when you're a kid putting on a character.” quote by Diedrich Bader
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“Doing animation is closer to pretending than anything else you get to do. It's much more like when you're a kid putting on a character.”

Diedrich Bader

About This Quote

Source Interview: Animation Podcast, 2020

Compares animation to childlike play, emphasizing imagination over realism.

In simple terms: Animation feels like playful pretending.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imagination in creative work.

Themes

creativity playfulness imagination

Mood

playful enthusiastic

Type

creative professional

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • educational content
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

storytelling visual arts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does play influence your creative process?
  • When is realism necessary?
A Different Perspective

Playful approach may be undervalued professionally.

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