What are model sheets and why do animators use them?


Model sheets depict characters in their front view, side view, behind, and
facial expressions, etc. In anime production animators use these, but what
does it contribute in trying to animate?

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iaa8v.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iaa8v.jpg)

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OOoid.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OOoid.jpg)

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYv0f.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OYv0f.jpg)




Like I already guessed in the comments, model sheets are used to guarantee
consistency in character design.

They are a concept art to define the character design. In big teams, you have
the problem that everyone sees the character a bit different, so they try to
standardize the design by creating a model.

[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_sheet#Purposes)

[Another site](http://www.awn.com/tooninstitute/lessonplan/model.htm)

