Exaggeration
These two examples of exaggeration are very good as they help to convey the story even though there is no dialogue. The first one is of the wedding scene and shows the bride leap on the groom with quite a lot of force. Although we don't really see her face, it is clear that she can't wait to kiss him and so aims straight for him, something which is further added to by the shock on the groom's face. The second clip is when the man is trying to get his balloon cart to stop flying away. He jumps upwards and slams down in an exaggerated arc which shows a very cartoonish style.
Solid Drawing
These two examples of Solid Drawing are impressive as they convey weight, volume, depth and realism as the character's inhabit the three dimensional space. Certain areas on the character's such as their clothing and cuffs show depth. In the first image, the position of the layers clearly shows solid drawing as there is the background, with the trees and scenery, the middle where the characters are inhabiting space and the foreground that is the car. It wraps around the characters and adds more realism to the space. This is clear in the second image as well as the characters appear pronounced from the scene and contain a 3D effect with form and depth.
Appeal
These two screenshots from the young and old ages of the couple are important in conveying appeal as they allow the characters to become empathetic. The viewer can look at these images and see the emotion in the character's faces as well as understand their feelings. The first is of pain, sorrow and despair as the woman is about to die where as this is greatly contrasted in the second image where the viewer can see the warmth and happiness. The colours in the scenes also contrast each other as the gloomy colours match the happy bright ones.
Staging
Finally here are two examples of staging. Firstly the lighting helps to highlight the mood much like in the previous principle. Aside from this thought there are other elements that show the story. In the first screenshot, the man has clearly broken his leg. This is down to the staging and how the leg is the centre of the shot. It is made clearly visible too by the contrast in clothing between the pyjamas and the bandage. The bed is visible as is the woman's face which seems to say, "Trust you to do this kind of thing." The man laughs this off but the point is clear. The second image is dark bar the light in the middle, which immediately draws the viewer's eye. The position of the woman's head and the attempt of the man to comfort her all add to a sense of loss. The other man is wearing clothing that helps to symbolise a doctor and the poster on the wall makes it clear that it is a place related to babies and pregnancy such as a hospital. Even though there is no audio it is clear from the staging that the woman has lost the baby due to complications. This is the power of staging.
These four principles are very important in conveying a story and adding to the power of a an animation.
Here are some more examples from other films besides Up....
Staging
This image from the stampede scene in the Lion King is a good example of staging because it highlights that Simba is alone as he runs from the towering herd that is heading towards him. The way he is aligned in relation to everything else help show the story without seeing the film.
Image link (The Lion King is the property of Walt Disney productions): http://www.manic-expression.com/a-look-at-disney-goes-to-pride-rock-the-lion-king/
Appeal
Walt Disney gave each dwarf a name and personalitity which helped their characterisation and their interactions with Snow White and each other.
Image link (Snow White is the property of Walt Disney productions 1937) (Photo found on this page): http://imagesdisney.com/snow-white.html
Exaggeration
The way that the dog has his arms in the air and his face in an overly shocked position helps to show the idea that the dog is fearful of the gun pointed at him. The audience is clearly shown this through the dog's exaggeration.
Image link (found on this website) (Image property of Warner Brothers) : http://imgarcade.com/1/exaggeration-animation/
Solid Drawing
This drawing of Homer Simpson helps to highlight that Solid Drawing adds to his character's dynamic through weight, volume and depth adding a more believable and three dimensional effect.
Image link (The Simpsons are the property of Matt Groening): http://mnmtanimation.weebly.com/solid-drawing.html
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