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Principles of Animation: From Basic Concepts to Advanced Techniques

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Learn fundamental animation principles through a comprehensive tutorial that guides beginners from basic concepts to professional techniques. Master essential skills including squash and stretch, ease in/ease out, anticipation, and overlapping action through hands-on assignments and practical demonstrations. Explore the fascinating history of animation principles and the science behind persistence of vision while developing your first animations. Progress through structured lessons covering the art of appealing motion, with each concept reinforced through dedicated practice assignments. Gain insights into professional animation workflows and techniques used in Hollywood productions, setting a foundation for a potential career in animation.

Syllabus

- What's This & Who Am I?
- Course Overview
- Your First Animation
- The History of THE Principles of Animation
- The Science Behind Animation
- Persistence of Vision Assignment
- Squash And Stretch
- Squash And Stretch Assignment
- Ease In And Ease Out Slow In and Slow Out
- Ease In And Ease Out Assignment
- Anticipation
- Anticipation Assignment
- Overlapping and Secondary Action
- Overlapping and Secondary Action Assignment
- Whats Next?

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