Animation Principles (12 basic principles of animation)
12 basic principles of animation
Squash and Stretch
Emphasises:
Speed
Momentum
Weight
Mass
The more squash and stretch, the softer
The less squash and stretch, the stiffer
Anticipation
Step back before punch
Windup, before taking off
Anticipation helps communicate actions to the audience by preparing them for the next action
Staging
Staging is the presentation of any idea so that it is completely and unmistakably clear
“Look at this”
Straight Ahead and Pose to Pose
Follow through and overlapping action (and Drag)
Like clothes following a character
Slow In & Slow Out
Arcs
Secondary Action
Is not Overlapping Action
Timing
Exaggeration
Solid drawing
Volume
Weight
Balance
Appeal
References
Websites
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_basic_principles_of_animation
Articles
Videos
12 Principles of Animation (Official Full Series)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDqjIdI4bF4