1.
Introduction
a. Balance
complies with very different laws of physics in many animated films
b. Describe
center of gravity, point of pressure and how things are balanced
c. Center
of gravity and point of pressure are often ignored for storytelling purposes
i. Introduce
the three films as examples
2.
Emperor’s New Groove
a. Bust
of Kuzco balances on edge of pillar without wobbling or falling off
b. Kronk
is able to carry Kuzco without altering his body position to accommodate the
new location of the center of gravity
c. Tree
trunk Pacha and Kuzco are wrapped around is able to balance up as they float
down the river
d. Kuzco
and Pacha are able to push against each other shoulders and stand on their toes
on the cliff without falling
3.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
a. A
bat is able to balance on the tips of its wings to walk without falling over
b. Jack
can constantly keep balance on stilt legs w/o constantly recovering balance
i. All
characters have metal armatures in them
c. Jack’s
house balances on a curved cylinder
i. There
is heavy metal core in center at base to keep it upright
4.
Chicken Little
a. Runt
bends forward, looses balance and falls backward
b. Fish
is able to bend over with scuba helmet on head, without losing balance
c. Fish
is able to stand and balance on a tower of paper
5.
Conclusion
a. Balance
is manipulated to enhance the story, create a certain whimsical feel for the
film, and enhance the story.
b. If
there is consistency in how the laws of physics are bent or broken, then the
errors won’t be noticeable or bothersome to the audience.
c. It
is also altered to show a character is strong
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