Staging in this video

http://onanimation.com/2014/09/03/what-is-composition/

The elements of this video that relate to staging are very interesting and can definitely be used to help promote an idea in a story and help get across an animation point that would otherwise cause confusion in the viewer. The first obvious example is that of the camera angles mentioned in the video and the progression to more complex shots. This is something that is important in staging as long shots and close ups can deal with different events and moods etc. These can vary from close facial expressions to long shots featuring action and movement. It is always best to centre a character to the middle of the screen and not to have an overcrowded and confusing shot. The way that the camera is used can affect this.

The way that a character moves can help to direct the eye and explain or convey an action or emotion to the viewer. This video talks about how compositional styles and elements can add to catching the viewer's eye. A good example of this is when the woman opens the door at 4:14. This is a powerful example of staging. This states that the shape of the picture matters with the example of small vs wide screens. The screen is the canvas is also true for animation. Positioning of objects in a space is of importance. Shape and balance within a scene. This also relates to animation. Size and perspective of these objects is important too such as the example of the lone man walking in the desert. A story is conveyed without dialogue or prier viewing. This is true for depth, weight and symmetry too which can all raise characterisation. From a three dimensional view on cinema and special effects/ animation colour and light and darkness can all also affect a mood or atmosphere as well as tell us a story. "Where should the viewer look, what should they feel?" Animation can convey the same as cinema. They both work in a space to convey a story. How character's interact can also be looked at from staging. What is the important story point. 

Even subtle things in the background can catch the eye of a viewer and tell a story even if there is no clear explanation given as to the story using dialogue and other less subtle forms of animation. This video helps to bridge the gap between animation and cinema, two things that share so much with one another in terms of viewer interaction.