12 Principles of Animation

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This movement prepares the audience for a major action the character is about to perform, such as, starting to run, jump or change expression.

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anticipation

Front

Gives the illusion of weight and volume to a character as it moves. It is used in all forms of character animation from a bouncing ball to the body weight of a person walking.

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squash and stretch

Front

Its purpose is to direct the audience's attention, and make it clear what is of greatest importance in a scene. This can be done by the placement of a character in the frame, the use of light and shadow, or the angle and position of the camera.

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staging

Front

"Anticipation" in animation serves to:

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Prepare the audience for a significant action.

Front

Which principle of animation deals with the organization and composition of elements within a scene?

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Staging

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The 12 principles of animation were first introduced by Disney animators

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Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas

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This principle is considered the most important of the 12 principles of animation. When applied, it gives your animated characters and objects the illusion of gravity, weight, mass and flexibility.

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Squash and stretch

Front

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

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Staging

Front

Which principle?

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Squash and Stretch

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How many principles of animation are there?

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12