The character art in this arcade game is SO good!

Summary by Krater

An artist explains character animation fundamentals by breaking down the anatomy and pose of Marvel Super Heroes' Hulk, demonstrating how to maintain volume, use center lines, place overlap, track arcs, and apply spacing and secondary action.

From the video

Answers: How do you animate a character like the Hulk while maintaining volume, arcs, and weight?

• character animation fundamentals
• anatomical simplification in drawing
• maintaining volume in animation
• arc tracking in animation
• spacing and timing in movement
• secondary action in animation

What it concludes

• Wrapping a continuous line around one side of two overlapping volumes and compressing the other creates volume and form instead of a flat shape.
• Using a bean shape for the torso and hips helps establish dimension and pose for limbs.
• Tracking arcs for moving body parts is essential for realistic and professional-looking motion.
• Adjusting spacing by moving frames closer together or further apart helps control the perceived speed and acceleration of an action.
• Adding secondary action, such as hair movement or mouth closing just before hair falls, adds complexity and richness to the final animation piece.