What are Animation Principles?

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Animation Principles are fundamental concepts and guidelines that help create realistic and engaging animations.

Timing and spacing: The way objects move in relation to each other and the environment.
Squash and stretch: Adding flexibility and weight to objects to make them appear more lifelike.
Anticipation: Preparing the audience for an upcoming action by showing subtle cues.
Follow-through and overlapping action: Ensuring that different parts of an object move at different times to create a more natural motion.
Appeal: Making characters and objects visually appealing and interesting to the audience.