Exaggeration Mastery The Truth Beyond Realism Exaggeration isn't about making things unrealistic—it's about making things feel true. A perfect photographic copy of motion often feels dead on screen. Animation requires pushing beyond literal reality to capture the essence of movement, emotion, and intent. Core Theory The camera lies : Film loses dimension, haptic feedback, and environmental immersion. What reads clearly in real life often flattens on screen. Exaggeration compensates for this loss. Essence over accuracy : Exaggeration distills motion to its essential quality. A sad slump become…