The 12 Principles
01
Squash & Stretch
Gives a sense of weight and flexibility to moving objects.
02
Anticipation
Prepares the audience for a major action before it happens.
03
Staging
Clear presentation of an idea so it is unmistakably understood.
04
Pose to Pose
Drawing key frames first and then filling in the intervals.
05
Follow Through
Parts of a body continue to move after the main mass stops.
06
Slow In & Out
Movement starts slow, accelerates, and then slows down again.
07
Arcs
Natural actions follow a circular path for more realism.
08
Secondary Action
An action that adds to and supports the main action.
09
Timing
The speed of an action defines the physical properties of the object.
10
Exaggeration
Accentuating actions to make them feel more dynamic.
11
Solid Drawing
Making shapes feel 3D with volume, weight, and balance.
12
Appeal
Creating movements that are pleasing and charismatic to watch.
