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Dear Mr. Magon,

A Model Sheet is used so that a lot of artists and animators are able to draw and animate the characters of a show and have every shot and sequence end up looking as though they were all drawn by the same person.  It ensures a consistent appearance of show elements and also describes various character flaws and tendencies such that the characters actions alway feel correct to the audience.

I have just a few Xeroxes of some Tale Spin Model Sheets.  It is understood that a Character Turn Around, Hand and Foot Detail, Mouth Shapes and Animation blocking are all expected for a more-or-less functional set.  There is probably much more needed so, please permit me to ask:

Based upon your experience, what must be included in every Model Sheet Set for characters that are going to appear in a syndicated animated show?

Jymn Magon

Ha,ha,ha! You're confusing writers with artists! What do I know about anything??!

Actually, I've looked at a lot of model sheets in my time, and they include the same things you mentioned. Turn-arounds, facial and body poses, mouth positions for animating dialog, close-ups of hands, ears, etc. And costumes. I'm not sure there a "set" answer for how many model sheets are needed for a series - it probably varies from show to show, studio-to-studio.

I have a great anecdote about the Gadget model sheet for Rescue Rangers, but it's a little off-color, so maybe another time.

Best, Jymn

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Jymn Magon	July 13, 2011

Ha,ha,ha! You're confusing writers with artists! What do I know about anything??! Actually, I've looked at a lot of model sheets in my time, and they include the same things you mentioned. Turn-arounds, facial and body poses, mouth positions for animating dialog, close-ups of hands, ears, etc. And costumes. I'm not sure there a "set" answer for how many model sheets are needed for a series - it probably varies from show to show, studio-to-studio. I have a great anecdote about the Gadget model sheet for Rescue Rangers, but it's a little off-color, so maybe another time. Best, Jymn

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