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It's because animators are pantomime artists, and Chaplin was the greatest pantomimer of them all. At the SAS (Society of Animation Studies) conference in Toronto, Nancy explained how animation and silent film comedy developed together, inspiring one another to perfect the art of physical comedy.
Being a good animator isn't just about learning the craft of animation - though that is important. It's also about creating a compelling performance that people will actually want to watch.
If animators want to know how to create great acting scenes that will entertain an audience - they should study Charlie Chaplin.
