Beyond Uncanny: Breaking from the Styleguide

Rachel Walls

Beyond Uncanny: Breaking from the Styleguide

Information and Communication Studies

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Abstract

When we watch animated serials and films, we view characters and backgrounds that have been designed with great care, and are employed frame after frame by a multitude of animators. The characters are drawn off a style sheet or guide; which defines what that character looks like, how it moves and reacts, and this is in most cases adhered to strictly. However, there are certain genres of animation where deviation from the styleguide is used to create an emphasised sense of the uncanny.

Breaking away from the normal styleguide has become a common practice for some, and still isn’t on the cards for others. And while it’s less common than not, the usage of intentionally ‘messing with’ the style, proportion and perceived physical/articular capabilities of the animated character – is on the rise.

The paper aims to disclose the power of this comedic device.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	2007 Animated Dialogues Conference - Monash University Berwick, Berwick, Australia Duration: 17 Jun 2007 → 19 Jun 2007 https://www.animationstudies.org/v3/animated-dialogues-2007/

Conference

Conference	2007 Animated Dialogues Conference
Abbreviated title	Animation
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Berwick
Period	17/06/07 → 19/06/07
Internet address	https://www.animationstudies.org/v3/animated-dialogues-2007/

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