Advanced Animation Techniques: Once you've accomplished some of the basics of animation, you'll probably want to try out more advanced animation techniques. The techniques presented in this section require a solid understanding of movement, the creation of in-betweens, and some patience.
Pluto's ears flop and his tail subtly wags as he walks. Notice how Pluto practically stays in the same place on screen yet he appears to be pushing an invisible background with his paws. This animation would work well within a background that changes as he walks, which would enhance the illusion of walking.
(Excerpts from The Disney Animation Studio User's Guide)
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