Principles of Animation

1. Squash and stretch- Demonstrates weight and volume to a character.
2. Anticipation- Prepares the viewers for an action.
3. Staging- Directs the viewers attention to the storyline.
4. Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose- From the first drawing to the end drawing in sequence. And Pose to Pose uses key drawings done at intervals.
5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action- Character stops but their arms or hair need to catch up. Overlapping the character changes direction while his clothes or hair continues forward.
6. Slow In and Slow Out- Fewer drawings make the action faster and more drawings make the action slower.
7. Arcs- Natural action and better flow.
8. Secondary Action- Adds more dimension to a character. Supporting action.
9. Timing- More drawings between poses slow and smooth the action. Fewer drawings make the action faster and crisper.

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1. Exaggeration- Extreme distortion of a drawing or extremely broad caricature of facial features, expressions, poses, attitudes and actions.
2. Solid Drawing (same or different as Weight)- Basic principles of drawing form, weight, volume solidity and three dimension.
3. Appeal- Easy to read design, clear drawing, and personality development that will capture and involve the audience¹s interest.