references.

Animators every where use references from some thing simple getting an eye to look right to drawing out a full character. there are tons of different references out there for animators including, photography, comic books, flash photography and even frottage of some one preforming an action. using a reference is essential especially to an animation student to learn from. its a know fact that just about every animator uses a reference hear and there, weather is a photo or a movie or a drawing. in Dr. Harold Edgerton. His book “Stopping Time” he shows flash photography, where he captures an action or movement and has individual frames during important parts to show movement.

I believe using a reference can be very helpful as long as your not copying some one else's work exactly. I've seen people take credit for some one else's work by changing the color or a few lines here and there, that's not right. I also think that live action references can be the most helpful, seeing how a person actually walks or talks can be super helpful when trying to get  realistic movement.                                                                                       


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