3D Animation

Animation Principles

The 12 Principles of Animation

• Squash and Stretch: Convey weight, flexibility, and impact
• Anticipation: Prepare audience for upcoming actions
• Staging: Present action clearly and unmistakably
• Straight Ahead vs Pose to Pose: Different animation workflows
• Follow-Through and Overlapping Action: Natural movement flow
• Slow In and Slow Out: Natural acceleration and deceleration
• Arcs: Natural curved paths of motion
• Secondary Action: Reinforce primary action with complementary movements
• Timing: Number of frames for action
• Exaggeration: Enhance actions for clarity and appeal
• Solid Drawing: 3D form and weight
• Appeal: Engaging and memorable characters