Being real Quote by Ollie Johnston
“I thought of the character being real, a living person, not a drawing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Disney animators, 1990s
The creator imagined the character as a living being, not just a sketch.
In simple terms: Seeing characters as real people.
Key Takeaway
Treat creations with empathy.
Themes
animation
creativity
character design
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- character development
- voice acting
- concept art
Key Concepts
personification
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personifying a character affect storytelling?
- What benefits arise from treating drawings as alive?
A Different Perspective
Realism may limit artistic abstraction.
