Principles of Animation

These are two different approaches to the actual animation drawing process.

Taking into account forms in three-dimensional space, or giving them volume and weight.

Used to prepare the audience for an action, and to make the action appear more realistic.

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This is an effect useful for animation as perfect imitation of reality can look static and dull

Animation should adhere to this principle by following implied "arcs" for greater realism.

This refers to the number of drawings or frames for a given action or the speed of the action.

Adding this to the main action gives a scene more life, and can help to support the main action

To give a sense of weight and flexibility to drawn objects.

Animation looks more realistic if it has more drawings near the beginning and end of an action.

To direct the audience's attention, and make it clear what is of greatest importance in a scene

This in a cartoon character corresponds to what would be called charisma in an actor.

Gives the impression that characters follow the laws of physics