Last year we brought you a tutorial each month to help explain each of the 12 Principles of Animation - now you can watch the full compilation all in one go!

The 12 Principles of Animation were first introduced in The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, and have remained the quintessential roadmap for aspiring and experienced animators alike.

Hope you enjoy our interpretation of them!

Squash and Stretch

Anticipation

Staging

Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose

Follow Through and Overlapping Action

Exaggeration

Slow In Slow Out

Timing

Arcs

Secondary Action

Solid Drawing

Appeal