

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)


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What are model sheets and why do animators use them?


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)


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