12 Principles: Follow-Through and Overlapping Action

What is follow-through?

When parts of a character or object continue moving briefly after the main body stops or completes its action.

Give an example of follow-through.

A character stops running, but their hair continues swinging.

What is overlapping action?

When different parts of a character or object move at different times or speeds.

Give an example of overlapping action.

A character's arms and legs move at different times while walking.

Why are follow-through and overlapping action used?

To make movement look more natural and less stiff.

What is the memory trick for follow-through?

Movement continues after the main action.

What is the memory trick for overlapping action?

Different parts move differently.

What is the difference between follow-through and overlapping action?

Follow-through continues after the main action; overlapping action involves different parts moving with different timing.