The handling of details between actions is especially important in animation. Eye contact between two characters, in particular, can convey subtle emotions and psychological changes, creating highly engaging dramatic effects. For example, through one character’s gaze and the other’s response, the audience can perceive the sense of mutual understanding, tension, or conflict between them.

Additionally, continuity between shots is a key aspect of storytelling in animation. To achieve seamless transitions, action-based continuity can be used as a bridging technique. For instance, the trajectory of a character’s movement at the end of one shot (such as a forward-leaning motion) can be carried over and completed in the next shot. This approach not only maintains visual consistency but also enhances the rhythm and immersion of the narrative. By employing such techniques, viewers are guided smoothly through the sequence without being jarred by abrupt transitions, allowing them to stay engaged with the characters’ actions and the story’s progression.