Jumping space-time — The interpretation of animation shots editing techniques

Animation shots editing techniques help to establish distinctive narrative structures and diversified expression purposes of animation. This paper interprets in details the space and time editing logic manipulated in animation shots editing techniques. Also, it summarizes the intrinsic relationship among animation shots editing techniques, narrative sequences and emotions by analyzing the principles, purposes and share of shots space-time editing techniques based on theories and data analysis. The results of analysis are applied to guide animation teaching and creation and to explore the animation expression possibilities in terms of forms and content of animation.