

Did you know?: The 12 principles of animation were introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in their book "The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation" (1981). These principles have become the foundation for traditional and digital animation, providing a framework to create more realistic and engaging animations. Here’s an overview of each principle: 1. Squash and stretch 2. Anticipation 3. Staging 4. Straight-ahead action and pose-to-pose 5. Follow through and overlapping action 6. Slow in and slow out 7. Arc 8. Secondary action 9. Timing 10. Exaggeration 11. Solid drawing and 12. Appeal