1. 12 Principles of Animation
Shark picture sourced from:
20/11/2017)
Research Tutorial
Lecturer: David Nicol

2. 12 Principles of Animation
The 12 principles of animation were first introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in their book The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation.
The book has been referred to by some as the “Bible of animation.”
In 1999 this book was voted number one of the "best animation books of all time" in an online poll.
Though originally intended to apply to traditional, hand-drawn animation, the principles still have great relevance for today's more prevalent computer animation.

3. Animation Revision Notes
The purpose of this research tutorial is to research and learn about the 12 principles of animation.
Watch the video about the 12 Principles of Animation.
When you complete this exercise you will have your own study notes to help with the closed-book theory assessment in the animation unit.
This will also provide you with an understanding and grounding in animation theory/principles.

4. Video About The 12 principles of animation
Watch the following video about the 12 principles of animation – you will need headphones.

5. Instructions
Complete the following slides. Provide an image for each principle where indicated, and then provide a written example where indicated.
Add web references for any screenshots/sourced images/videos/text to the notes section below each slide (where it says Click to add notes).
Review finished work with the lecturer.

6. 1. Squash and Stretch Image or video link to demonstrate here
Written example

7. 2. Anticipation Image or video link to demonstrate here
Written example

8. 3. Staging
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Written example

9. 4. Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose
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Written example

10. 5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action
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11. 6. Ease in and Ease Out (AKA Slow-in and slow-out)
Image or video link to demonstrate here
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12. 7. Arc
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13. 8. Secondary Action Image or video link to demonstrate here
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14. 9. Timing
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15. 10. Exaggeration Image or video link to demonstrate here
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16. 11. Solid Drawing Image or video link to demonstrate here
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17. 12. Appeal
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18. Review
Review completed tutorial with the Lecturer 

19. Additional SITES/Further Reading
basic-principles-animation-motion-design/
animation-disney/