Animation

Animation Principles

Discover Animation Principles as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Squash and Stretch — The First Principle

Squash and stretch makes objects feel weighty and alive. Bouncing balls, bodies, and characters all use this principle.

The Disney Golden Age

The 1930s-50s saw Disney revolutionize animation. Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi — and the 12 principles still used today.

2D Animation in Blender

Blender (free software) has a powerful 2D animation tool called Grease Pencil. Draw frames, set keyframes, animate.

Anime And Japan

Discover Anime And Japan as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Digital Animation Tools

Discover Digital Animation Tools as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Anticipation And Follow Through

Discover Anticipation And Follow Through as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Bringing a Bouncing Ball to Life in Adobe Animate

Discover Adobe Animate Basics as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.