motion in words

*excuse my cheapo looking mindmap haha

This was something i learnt during class at Bournemouth University, MA3D.
Something taught by Steve Harper. Thought that it'll be nice to share it.

This chart describes motion, which is categorised into 3 sections, Weight, Space and Time.

Heavy or light for weight, direct or indirect for space, sudden or sustained for time.

And by picking one characteristic from each category, and putting them together in any order, decribes a particular motion.


Below are some examples;

a heavy, direct and sudden combination might give you an action that suggests a punch.


a heavy, direct and sustained combination might give an action that suggests a push



and a light, direct, sudden combination might describe a tap


I hope it makes sense and hope it helps too^______^

Good Day,
yk