Week 12 E-learning Lab 2 Reflection

Reflection 

1) Why is squash and stretch so useful in animation?

It is important because it is happening in real life. However,it is an effect that happen too fast that we couldn't see with our naked eyes. Therefore, squash and stretch allows an object to be more realistic. With the help of squash and stretch, an object will be able to have a sense of weight,mass or velocity. 

The amount of squash and stretch effect is determine by the weight and material the object is made of. It is also determine by the amount of gravity is acting on it.Adding the squash and stretch effect allows the object to have more flexibility and bounciness.


2) Think of a situation in which extreme squash and stretch could be applied to a character - try to be original.

A situation that extreme squash and stretch could be applied to a character is when an object is thrown against a hard surface, example a person being punched, or an egg being thrown on the floor. 

 

3) Think of an animation example where squash and stretch would NOT be appropriate

A animation example where squash and stretch would not be appropriate is when a solid and hard object is thrown on the floor. Example a brick, or a metal rod. When this object hits the floor, due to its material, it will not bounce hence, squash and stretch will not be appropriate. 

4) If squash and stretch doesn't really happen so obviously in real life, why do you think is it so effective in animation? 

It is so effective as it exaggerates the motion of the object so that it allows the audience will have a better understanding of the object. It will also help to draw attention of the audience. This will make animation more realistic and fun.