Animation Fundamentals: Principles of Motion
An introduction to the principles of animation, including timing, spacing, and squash and stretch.
Key Questions
- How does varying the timing of frames create different emotional impacts in animation?
- Analyze how 'squash and stretch' contributes to the illusion of weight and flexibility.
- Design a short animated sequence that conveys a character's personality through movement.
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