Animation Quote by Pete Docter
“Dr. Paul Ekman, who worked in San Francisco - still does - which is where Pixar Animation Studios is, he had early in his career identified six. That felt like a nice, manageable number of guys to design and write for. It was anger, fear, sadness, disgust, joy and surprise.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pixar’s Emotional Design, 2016
Ekman identified six basic emotions for animation.
In simple terms: Six core emotions guide character design.
Key Takeaway
Leverage basic emotions in storytelling.
Themes
emotion
animation
design
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
educational
industry
When to use this quote
- film making
- animation
- psychology
Key Concepts
psychology
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you portray nuanced feelings?
- Can basic emotions convey deep narratives?
A Different Perspective
Complex emotions may exceed six categories.
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