Taught in animation schools around the world to this day the 12 Principles of Animation are a set of guidelines (and the magic ingredients) that enable animators to create the Illusion of Life.
The 12 Principles are...
1 - Squash and Stretch
2 - Anticipation
3 - Staging
4 - Straight ahead animation and pose to pose
5 - Follow through and overlapping action
6 - Slow in and slow out
7 - Arcs
8 - Secondary action
9 - Timing
10 - Exaggeration
11 - Solid drawing
12 - Appeal
This video provides a basic introduction to Animation Principle number 1 "Squash & Stretch".
Download the free activity sheet from huehd.com/resources and animate along with the video!