Why Do Animators Use Red Pencils?

Animators love using red because it's very contrasting to all the other colors and it's easy to be noticed by the human eye. Besides being great when used on its own, it's also great to use when you want to draw over other animation drawings. ... Also, red pencils are not reflective like black lead pencils with graphite.

Why do animators use blue pencils?

Non-photo blue (or non-repro blue) is a common tool used in the graphic design and print industry. It is a particular shade of blue that can not be detected by Graphic Arts Cameras or copiers. This allows artists to lay down sketch lines without the need to erase after inking.

Why do artists sketch in red and blue?

β€œThe red and blue pencil is for two reasons: one, sketching in colored pencil is less smudgy, and as a left-handed artist I find it easier to work with than graphite.

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