Working in the motion graphics industry part 6
Learn common animation terms and principles such as squashing, stretching, anticipation, staging, and more.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Understand common animation terms and principles
- Apply easing techniques for fluid motion
- Utilize anticipation for realistic animations
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Animation, Easing, Timing
Key Insights
- Easing makes animations appear more fluid and natural.
- Squash and stretch create the illusion of weight and flexibility.
- Anticipation prepares viewers for upcoming actions.
- Staging guides viewer attention through motion.
- Straight Ahead action and Post to Post techniques differ in animation.
- Follow through and overlapping action enhance realism in motion.
- Timing must reflect natural movement for believability.
- Exaggeration can enhance comedic effect in animations.
- Solid drawing fundamentals are essential for character design.
- Appeal increases viewer engagement with characters and objects.
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