Secondary Action

Mickey Mouse - Steamboat Willie

This clip from 'Steamboat Willie' features Mickey Mouse dancing to the rhythm of his whistling song. The rhythm of the tune is reflected in multiple actions such as the swaying of his hips and the tapping of his foot, creating a secondary action.

Family Guy - Legs All The Way Up

Above is a short running cycle from 'Family Guy'. To enhance the realism of this scene, Peter's arms also move in sequence to his legs, establishing a secondary action. His hair is also animated, affected by the bobbing of his head adding to the complexity of the character.


Written By Robert Markland