Staging

Staging in animation is very important so that the audience can see and expect what is going on. Objects and characters need to be well positioned so that the scene is clear, in that the viewers’ main attention is not diverted elsewhere. Attention of viewers’ need to be on the main subject, these usually are movements of some sort, which attracts the viewer’s eyes. If the audience cannot detect the movement or they don’t understand the scene then the staging would be considered poor.

Actions in the scene would also need to be clear so that the audience can understand the characters’ ideas. These ideas can be expressions, moods or to show off their personalities.   

For example in Luxo Jnr, the father is the main figure in the scene but as soon as the son runs into the shot, the quick movements attract the audiences’ attention, and will then become the main focus. However, as soon as the son looks up to the father the attention is drawn straight to the parent.