Universal Animation Principles

Apply all 12 Disney animation principles regardless of your tool or framework.

1. Squash and Stretch

Concept: Objects deform when moving, maintaining volume.

Implementation:

• When compressing one axis, expand the other
• scaleX * scaleY ≈ constant
• Apply on impact, acceleration, or deceleration

Values: Compress to 80%, expand to 120%

2. Anticipation

Concept: Prepare the audience for an action.