pressure-machine:It’s been real, Cupcake. I don’t usually come out of tags to fangirl, b

pressure-machine:

It’s been real, Cupcake.

I don’t usually come out of tags to fangirl, but these gifs showcase some aspects of Arcane’s character animation that I just flippin’ LOVE. So much work goes into creating the “illusion of life”, and it can often be overdone, underdone, or plain generic. Here I wanna call out how and when they choose to animate characters BREATHING. 

#1. The way Vi’s shoulders and arms raise with that breathe, as well as keeping her mouth open after “…woman?”…just adds to the already heated moment and hints at Vi’s own nervous anticipation. It’s also a VERY similar intake of breathe to Caitlyn’s below. Whoever animated these shots knows what it is like to be enchanted by another pretty lady’s attention and I want to send them a fruit basket.

#2. I have rewound to watch that profile gulp of Vi’s soooo many times. The timing of the coughs, the clear swallow of her throat, and the compression on her chin and lip from Caitlyn’s touch?…NO NOTES.

#4 Then the “Easy easy”…hoo boy! Caitlyn is the steady one so eyes focused and no need to tip her head as much to help get air in her lungs. Disoriented Vi is still half in pain and confusion. So crinkle that nose, squint and flutter the eye, expand the nostril, and keep her mouth in a bigger, worried snarl. I could do another rave about their profiles but this concludes my obsessive outburst and furthers  my adoration for Fortiche Productions’ work.