Animate Quote by Marc Davis
“There is something I feel when I animate something; you can never really understand the character you're animating unless you've had the opportunity to turn it around. Once you've done that, you know it is a three-dimensional object.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Talk, Marc Davis, 1970s
Understanding a character fully requires seeing it from multiple angles, revealing its depth and three‑dimensional nature.
In simple terms: See characters from all sides to grasp their depth.
Key Takeaway
Explore every angle to truly know a character.
Themes
animation
character design
perspective
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- character modeling
- 3D rendering
- actor direction
Key Concepts
dimensionality
empathy
visualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rotating a character change your perception?
- What angles reveal hidden traits?
A Different Perspective
Only one viewpoint can lead to flat, incomplete portrayals.
