12 Principles of Animation (Official Full Series)

Further Animation Learning: bit.ly/2dleXfH
Full playlist: • 12 Principles of Anima...
(0:10) 1. Squash and Stretch
(2:07) 2. Anticipation
(4:14) 3. Staging
(6:33) 4. Straight Ahead/Pose to Pose
(9:14) 5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action
(11:17) 6. Slow In & Slow Out
(12:57) 7. Arcs
(14:38) 8. Secondary Action
(16:11) 9. Timing
(18:22) 10. Exaggeration
(19:55) 11. Solid Drawing
(21:38) 12. Appeal
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[@Noxuming]

He could’ve made a movie. Instead, he helped us learn how to make a movie. This dude is a genius.

[@jsabfreak6693]

*Pure genius*

[@IsraelHernandez-tg4hl]

show a man a movie he'll be entertain for a while, show a mn how to make a movie he'll be entertained for the rest of his life

[@maxdukhovskoy1406]

Give Aman a fish, you'll feed him for a day, if you reach him how to fish, you'll feed him for a lifetime

[@untypical-otrashchannelasi2781]

@@Noxuming Give a man fire he’ll be warm, If you burn him he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.

[@simplyz3964]

@@untypical-otrashchannelasi2781 *Chotto matte*

[@pointab_lab9403]

This video is worth $857.68 for a short course in some universities from where i live which is Philippines and i get to watch it for free on this channel.

[@winskykusuma5127]

Im from Indonesia.

[@gatsbymaguire]

Pilipino din ako pare!

[@beardrag7729]

Absolutely, I have a degree that i don't feel i learned anything from, deflated and just lost but this video is unbelievable!! cannot recommend enough!! thank you!!

[@kwerty9671]

If you wanna take things to another level then I suggest to get “Animators Survival Kit” which is under 100$ but if you’re cheap then just stick with this video Edit: ok guys, when I said he was “cheap” I didn’t mean to insult the poor dude please don’t take it the wrong way

[@DarkAceAnimations]

I agree

[@adaharrisonn]

The rebellion of teaching people things for free is the greatest, most heroic, mostly godly and noble thing you could possibly do. We have deprived ourselves of knowledge so much today in favor of profit and it is heartbreaking, disheartening, and infuriating. Thank you for this gift.

[@natanaelmartinez7620]

you are absolutely correct.

[@g_artsy]

Well said ❤

[@midtown3221]

I've wasted over $50k going to college just to learn these things over the span of months while Alan does it in a single video. Alan isn't managing a class ofc, but still...this video is superior. It covers all 12 principles of animation AND has extra stuff which really helps and already makes it less intimidating, and it's in video form and I can replay it all I want. It's been almost a decade, but damn did the spark come back. Thank you so much for these videos, Alan!!

[@PlumsweetPop]

I made the mistake of going to school for animation. They started me off in basic classes (figure drawing) so it was awhile before I finally got my first animation class that wasn't about design or storytelling (so no actual animating or sometimes even drawing taking place) What did this class involve? WATCHING. KZbin VIDEOS. Also some videos from Richard Williams' series that you can find online easily enough if you know where to look but I think the school did pay for them. Teacher also barely helped us on assignments, was unapproachable and spent most of class working on his own animations, and seemed irritated if you needed help. A couple of us complained about it at the end of the year and felt unprepared for the next class. I ended up quitting the school because it was being turned into a diploma mill school (RIP RMCAD's credibility)

[@mirbaharyt]

which software to use to make these type of coffee background animation videos?

[@ikmkikmkikmkie]

Indeed the speed of learning from KZbin videos will never be comparable to the speed of learning in classic education it does not matter if its college or university.... The only issue with youtube videos is that is hard to see the bigger picture on how things work in the real world industry. There's a lot of gaps and misinformation....

[@SkillyWiFi]

My grandpa was a animator for disney for 48 years ( hand drew them) and he said it was super time consuming to do all the principles but it helps build tje character

[@ashishshrestha8689]

Skilly yt what was your granddad's salary?

[@SkillyWiFi]

@@ashishshrestha8689 it was 135000 to 160000

[@SkillyWiFi]

Usd

[@HCXVII]

rich

[@johanslays_]

Wow cool😮

[@yesno1067]

I'm surprised at how actually detailed this tutorial is. I'm not even kidding when I say that I've NEVER seen a tutorial this detailed and explained so simply. Even a beginner would understand this. Love the examples too! They make it so much easier to understand. Most tutorials leave me confused, but this made everything clear to me.

[@highdefinition450]

I would hope a beginner understands it, it's who it's aimed at. People with experience already know these like the back of their hand.

[@yesno1067]

@@highdefinition450 Yeah, I don't think someone experienced would in that case watch this, unless they'd want to learn new techniques/whatnot. You can never know enough and it's always great to keep learning more.

[@potatoguy5307]

You'd be more surprised if you tried to write everything that's said here. There's a poem in These 24 minutes

[@lyonidus3073]

You’d be even more surprised that me and my brother who are beginners have actually learned from this.

[@highdefinition450]

@@yesno1067 That's what I was saying, experienced people probably aren't watching this. It's obviously FOR beginners, so it's to be expected that they can understand it. It'd be a pretty bad tutorial if its target audience couldn't understand it haha

[@megamindblue1732]

For some reason, this video feels like a safe corner on KZbin. I’m not even an animator but I find watching this comforting and enjoyable

[@Star-Mania]

The ammount of EFFORT and dedication shown in this video is unreal! You did such a good job!

[@ladd1sh]

“This king has a generic shape and not much personality” “ *lets make him more like an E G G* “ Best thing I’ve heard today

[@RytheMoire]

e g g

[@superdupercementmixer6085]

@Rovix 3 lol

[@hannaj__]

lol ikr

[@rianantony]

A short king one might say

[@HoradeFidges]

El Porta Egg

[@venixie1871]

"this fat guy is eating pizza" Wow what a way to call me out like that

[@nopemydogdoesntspeakchines525]

oh no hahaha

[@r1nn.chhana]

At least im not fat here... 😂🤣

[@ExDragonMaster]

"This fat guy is eating pizza." "I have a name, y'know!"

[@oofmaan9009]

lmao

[@abrahammartinez3603]

Wasted 🤣🤣🤣

[@pencilsandpizza]

I feel like I would watch any educational video on KZbin instead of going to school, mostly bc I actually learn something useful, but also there’s so much passion and entertaining content here that helps with demonstration bc this guy is a talented animator so he’s not just pretending to know this stuff

[@derAtze]

Only difference: in school you normally apply the principles after learning them. And you get hold accountable to finishing these projects

[@Nachiii16]

It's because you're not curious learning in school which is why you find it boring, you watch educational vids on KZbin because you searched for it, you searched it because you're curious. Don't get me wrong, I feel the same way too.

[@InayatTantry]

I'm not even remotely associated with the industry, but I still watched it through and through.. Makes one appreciate the work that goes into making animations and illustrations. There's is Whole lot of physics, mathematics and psychology involved. Wow

[@starduststudios5671]

Yahusha loves you immensely and died to save you!! REPENT!! DO NOT TAKE THE VACCINE IT IS THE MARK OF THE Beas tt

[@silverschmid4591]

@Stardust Studios I doubt that this is the right place for preaching. Join my mother if you need someone to agree with you. *Please stfu, we don't want or need you here.* I have spoken.

[@mohamedshahid8671]

iiiio

[@soyeooonyun9671]

The 12 principles of Animation 0:11 1. squash and stretch 2:09 2. anticipartion 4:16 3. staging 6:36 4. straight ahead & pose to pose 9:16 5. follow throught & overlapping action 11:21 6. slow in & slow out 12:59 7. arcs 14:41 8. secondary action 16:13 9. timing 18:24 10. exaggeration 19:58 11. solid drawing 21:40 12. appeal

[@ahmed4363]

Thank you so much

[@mega_slam]

Its in the description..

[@amukhb8608]

Thank you

[@MisterCubik]

Sure but he didn’t check the description...

[@soyeooonyun9671]

i didn't check description. I wrote this because Iam learning animation! This is for me. 👍

[@stacyh9286]

I just want you to know that 5 years later you are STILL helping people out here. I cannot express enough how thankful I am for the knowledge you have given me….for Free!! ❤❤

[@grimsladeleviathan3958]

-Literally 10 second intro, and right into the topic. -12 principles explained in less than half an hour. -Consised, yet still detailed. Really well explained. -Very clear visuals that help emphasize the points and doesn't overstay it's use. This is not only a great video to learn animation principles, but also a great overall presentation. So much that you can learn from this video, it's fantastic! Love it!

[@xann2681]

Pose-to-pose just saved my entire life

[@howthetubbiestelly]

Same! I’m gonna try it out!

[@Unusedaccountssss]

Same!!!

[@tobyk5091]

It’s basically keyframes

[@Soulofjazzman]

The absolute best breakdown of the 12 principles of animation. Period.

[@sungcho2217]

couldn't agree more

[@funnehanims1997]

Eddie Givens, Jr. Exactly

[@yadadstrousers7678]

Eddie Givens, Jr. HAHAHA YOU SAID PERIOD

[@theyelpguy6352]

Mr. Meeseeks look at you

[@Aleleola]

Omar Idris m

[@louderanimationTV]

As a seasoned "straight ahead animator" who has done it this way for over 20 years, this Pose to Pose lesson was quite a revelation. I will need to look into this more (still unsure how exactly to do it), for eg in an app such as Clip Studio, that means that you need to make a key pose every 5 or 10 frames, then insert extremes in between them. Which means you need to set the onion skin to "seeing previously 5-10 frames." This is quite interesting, I will definitely try it. I never went to Animation school, but look at how you can learn such a revelation on a video such as this. This video is excellent.

[@desaug]

im new to animation, and i'm just adding more frames into it as i go (not adding more frames between untill i need frames between) i use flipaclip btw

[@themadscarecrow288]

I'm not an animator, but the part about twinning was very informative. I once drew a character with a pose of raising his hand in the air and smiling, and I couldn't tell why I liked it much more than the other pictures, and it was cuz I was twinning those other pics. thanks!

[@rainysunset2009]

I'm an aspiring game developer and I'm learning animation because it applies quite a lot in game development.

[@mirbaharyt]

which software to use to make these type of coffee background animation videos?

[@tuwacroi]

I cannot imagine how long this took to animate.

[@olivegodwin9845]

I'm telling you

[@Daniel156657]

espically the "ones" section

[@dvill2141]

Naruto Uzumaki they are a start. Try and watch this video to get better

[@tuwacroi]

​@Golden Experience Requiem hmmm... 🤔 I think you have a point..

[@edwardanimsyujinamuka6203]

As an animator like myself i am guessing 1 month if he worked all day 2 months and maybe 1 week if he takes hes time

[@hifumiVAL]

I recommend taking a simple animation you've already done and applying every principle as you go, this will help understand the concept and memorize it better.

[@davidbusquet2216]

My friend I liked so much your tip... This is really interesting to do.

[@emmi5550]

wow, many thanks!

[@ifesjournal]

thank you very much!!

[@highdefinition450]

Better yet, make a new one and try to apply them this time around. Going back to modify something you've already finished slows down your growth, artists need to always move forward and learn from their mistakes instead of dwelling on them.

[@infernophoenix9527]

Ok thanks

[@Bug-vl3pb]

the amount of information i’ve learned from these 24 minutes is absolutely ridiculous. thank you!

[@BrinkleMcBruh]

I’ve been watching this video for years and I still think it’s the most beautiful thing on this website. It genuinely is the most pure, helpful, heart cleansing, genius video ever made. I know this comment might seem like a lot, especially for a video about the principals about the animation, but this video means so much to me and it would break my heart if it disappeared. Thank you Alan Becker, to creating an honestly nostalgic and meaningful video for me and the rest of us

[@stove4015]

0:10 squash and stretch 2:06 anticipation 4:14 staging 6:33 straight ahead and pose to pose 9:14 follow through and overlapping action 11:18 slow in and slow out 12:57 arcs 14:40 secondary action 16:11 timing 18:22 exaggeration 19:55 solid drawing 21:37 appeal

[@dash3434]

Thanks mahn

[@macforme]

Yup, a lot of people never open up the SHOW MORE and... get more info! 🤣 Notice the tilt of the head and the tears moving outward...lots of action....

[@kezottle]

Uh... The description

[@stove4015]

@@kezottle OH NO I DIDNT SEE THAT ! I made this so that it would be easier for me to do I speech but I didn't see the description

[@kezottle]

@@stove4015 lol rip, it's ok this helps a lot of people who don't check desc

[@LucienHughes]

This was one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Kudos.

[@bobthehognog569]

Lucien Hughes first comment! YAY...

[@Garbage69420]

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[@kittypixie.x]

Mhm, it was easy to understand (mostly) and straightforward

[@vortexx5007]

Ikr he is better explaining than my teacher ahahah

[@paperbaganimation4257]

@@Garbage69420 senpai

[@omkardeshpande5574]

I feel this as if a complete course of animation..... Great efforts..... Fantastic explanation Awsome and perfect illustrations.. Thanks a lot, I m not at all an animator still couldn't resist to watch this completely

[@Malledeus86]

I always have been a drawer and a doodler, but never tried animation. I just got procreate dreams and I think this is a perfect video for someone like me to get started. Thank you so much

[@danielmeikle9853]

Me: Do you want to look proud? My friend: yes. Me: Start looking like an egg.

[@untypical-otrashchannelasi2781]

Humty dumpy-

[@erictecson9623]

@@untypical-otrashchannelasi2781 Fell into hell.

[@untypical-otrashchannelasi2781]

@@erictecson9623 The heavens and angels broke him more

[@jasperreyes7357]

Then it got demonitized

[@abbygailgalang2143]

@Kevin McCanney they put him together and break him again!

[@lyesmessi6818]

* Fat guy falles over * " Now the idea is very clear. "

[@sideofvelvet]

Oh no

[@milkroses-]

WTH THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH!!! I haven't been animating for MONTHS because I felt like I have stopped animating greatly, and decided to actually try animating frame by frame, but something stopped me: I didn't 100% know how to draw frame by frame, but hey today i've been blessed by this video! This video actually taught me A LOT that I didn't know and really, I thank myself for watching this video before animating. Great job!

[@possessedpicklejar4762]

While I myself Can’t draw too well or too quick, and I don’t have enough free time to learn, this is still very interesting. I hope animation classes show these videos to their students (though in a classroom setting, I would feel pretty overwhelmed, but that’s just me.)

[@sath6089]

Alternate Title: I'm about to destroy animation schools' career

[@FurlowT]

They were already on downhill due to all the free internet tutorials and free software available. That and word is getting out that quality isn't as important as your political standings for modern animation teams...

[@rayofsunshan]

Pretty much lol

[@iandvoice4675]

must be the guys who hit the dislike button lol

[@whi2gan]

😂🤣🤣😂👌

[@sugsdesign6379]

Exactly what i thought hahahaha

[@lucarionite6538]

18:42 Disney clearly forgot about this point when they remade the lion king.

[@wednesdayfrog139]

@@XxLinkinrapxX Yeah, but there are some dumb assholes ruining his company just for getting more money.

[@omarb3775]

So true...LOL

[@joshuashakir2772]

FAXXX! 😂

[@levy6587]

I strongly agree

[@drent3969]

Ikr lol

[@denisesoaresdasilva7358]

I'm studying the subject Motion Design at College. My major is Cinema. I know nothing about it but this tutorial explained and helped me a lot. Thanx Mr. Becker. My professor introduce us to your channel. It's very useful, easy to understand and clear.

[@wheniwasfuckingmydogmycatc6322]

Dude you have no idea how much this has helped me. Thanks to the old masters and you I have a cohesive understanding of what I need to practice

[@eggyrepublic]

I wouldn't doubt you if you told me this was a full semester course at colleges.

[@jesteraa2301]

It is

[@sirsnowy7986]

That's a whole 12 principles you have to practice and use in animated artwork. Sounds like it'd be a pretty long course imo.

[@eggyrepublic]

@@sirsnowy7986 Is it really necessary to take a $6000-$8000 college course to do that though?

[@sirsnowy7986]

@@eggyrepublic nope i never defended the price but... it's def gonna be a long fuckin course

[@fiercenuggets3530]

It is, my brother said this is what they thought Him in a animation course in college and it wasn’t cheap. but this is free

[@animaytions7607]

Animation course: *costs over 1000 dollars* me: *cries in broke* This video: *exists* me: i'm saved :D

[@AymenZero]

I've watched this 2 years ago but now I feel like the god of animation

[@artofkaushal]

@@AymenZero yes

[@filmoneri724]

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[@AymenZero]

@@filmoneri724 I mean... I know how too draw eyes. I don't need your advertising

[@AymenZero]

@creepy doll who are you talking to?

[@jessefretwell7403]

What an amazingly concise video, every second is informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to help others when you could've easily just made something this wonderful for yourself.

[@Bar_katzav]

i'm speechless from how amazing this tutorial is like... i opened up noted and written down everthing. thank you so much for your knowledge!! you're amazing!!

[@habubu37]

"This king has a generic shape and not much personality.." "Lets make him more like an *e g g* "

[@randomlad1157]

Lmao xD

[@jackluo1790]

*_E G G_*

[@habubu37]

@Isabella SILVA SANTISTEBAN BETTOCCHI typing the same thing doesn't mean I copied

[@corekid5881]

very off topic but hello basil pfp person

[@habubu37]

@@corekid5881 hello

[@johnydoe6479]

"Make your characters more charismatic, not only the hero but also the villain." *Anime villains adjusting their glasses with an evil grin*

[@trevorphilips9065]

@Minori Housaki Yep the villain just needs to make some noise and get money

[@GalaxyJustice]

*CoUgH* Kabuto from Naruto *cOUgH*

[@sirpickljohn7691]

lol heros suck, the villain is the real badass

[@randmstrnger176]

@@sirpickljohn7691 but heroes are the ones who actually tries to save or turn the villians to heroes so the world can be saved.

[@randmstrnger176]

@Junk Disposer it always was tbh

[@zpyo27]

I watched part of this video like a year back before I knew who Alan Becker was. I've now watched pretty much every Animation Vs video, clicked on this video again because watching Alans videos inspired me to actually learn animation... and then I realized that he made this one too. This is impressive.

[@leonida-sabiri4716]

Been doing animations with flash professionel in 2015-2017 as a hobby(i still do that some times the last time i animated was 7 months ago with photoshop you can see the concept on my youtube channel shorts), i could tell that with each sequence you animate you discover techniques on your own to replicate the real world motion and tweak it with your touch, it's a sence you upgrade to achieve progress in your work. Such a beautifull feeling to see yourself can express your ideas in actions !! If you love animation keep on doing it it really is worth the shot !!!

[@stuckhere4678]

"hey, what can i do to improve this character?" alan: *egg*

[@artisticfox_vw]

Me: *Make it part animal and put a edgy hairdo like everybody in dis world*

[@boxed_in4357]

How To Basic in a nutshell

[@dudeguy315]

What? it's perfect!

[@WasntEcho]

*Alan: 23:04

[@rohanrajkumarkadam6109]

Please check out my first video

[@piss.p599]

He cannot BELIEVE how amazing that burger is.

[@C.L.G._Artisa]

🤣

[@pluvia13]

i was particularly looking for that very comment.

[@formdusktilldeath]

oh my goodness, oh my dayum

[@aemiil5743]

MYOH ITS SO DANG GOOD

[@moyaser07]

its the funniest part lol

[@Makerkiddo]

Alan, my guy, even after all these years, your video is being used in my college as part of a presentation of the 12 principles, simply because of how good it is

[@CoffeHobbit]

This is the best articulated training video I have ever seen. I have 0 knowledge on animation and this is the first one I found. Crazy, might have earned a sub!!

[@yangjeonginthusiast8313]

This is, hands down, the best beginner tutorial I’ve ever seen.

[@anamations17]

Agreed. Better than Flipaclip itself

[@xiaoyu3382]

I m the beginner Could u suggest best mobile app to make animation video thanks

[@mattynek2]

@@xiaoyu3382 Stick nodes

[@nept2nanimations]

FAX

[@ShadowGaming42069]

More like hands drawn.

[@gary.oneill]

Whilst I'm not doing much animation I must admit, this is probably one of the best videos I've ever seen. Immensely packed with information, but never overloads the viewer, easy to follow, and great content. Just... wow.

[@RainierFajardoProduction]

*THANK YOU!!! SINCE I WATCH THIS ON 2020, MY ANIMATION EVOLVED SO MUCH!! MY TEACHER WAS AMAZED AT HOW I ADVANCED LEARNING THE 12 PRINCIPLE OF ANIMATION*

[@Mobsoaz]

Noice

[@trapdoor100]

Thanks Alan for this. It really took time to learn this and until now I am still learning. It's just explains in 23mins. Same tuts as well as Richard Williams tuts but this one explains in a shorter and detailed way as well.✊✊✊

[@nhivo3416]

I'm supprised by the fact that I'm focusing on this video much better than any lessons in my art class

[@kENZEA]

Lol same 🤣

[@malamation]

Amen brother

[@eseba96]

coz it's entertaining, while learning is difficult.. :P

[@ahsenguney3836]

relatable

[@Johnnyboy012]

Dont fail art school.

[@TheBlaze4000]

This video deserves some kind of award or something, really informative! Wouldn't this mainly apply to disneyish cartoony cartoons? I mean i couldn't imagine goku landing from a flight and squishing in shape and volume, or exaggeratedly winding his arm before punching frieza.

[@Over_easy_eggs]

It definitely depends on the style you're going for. Anime like you're talking about is generally more gritty/realistic than whimsical, so there are levels of exaggeration that probably aren't going to be hit in anime style animation. However,it's still hugely important to make 100% clear the action happening on-screen. Goku might not blob outward when he lands, but the force of the impact still needs to squash him down through how his knees bend and his chest follows through. The wind-ups for his punches might not be incredibly large, but perhaps they're emphasized with slow-mo or wind effects on the sides of the screen.

[@lukeystuff]

I'm pretty sure goku isn't a water balloon

[@hypnoleaf3390]

No he deff wind or pull back when punching actually they have a whole scene for that lol but ur also right more like i think its called rubber hose animation which is what disney old cartoons used

[@BonBonJelly]

Kill la kill, panty and stocking have squishy animation

[@THOPE]

@@Over_easy_eggs actually goku does squash watch again

[@Themtaters618]

My digital art teacher showed this in class and I was like “Omg Alan Becker, the stick figure guy” And I did learn from this, thank you

[@pratiksharay685]

Woah! I came here after reading it from varoious sources. By far I find it most easy to understand and informative, like it covered everything from the book. Loved the examples and even laughed. You are amazing. The only 24 min video other than series that I would watch is this. I just love everything, EVERYTHING IN THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!! No sec was wasted. I just can't keep my comment short but I will stop here, I know everyone got what I meant. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!.

[@f1recharge854]

Dude serious respect to all animators! 🙌 I am shocked to see how much efforts animators put for such simple cartoons. I can't imagine how strenuous it must be in Anime production. But still they all are just very hard working

[@Rtheanimator8dcua67]

Yep u r right, I was also thinking how hard it could be ,but when i started animating i get the answer

[@Moxalotl12]

Thanks animations is hard

[@Mary_OTT]

Bro took me 8 hours to make one minute simple animation

[@minutemations2055]

Can't imagine how much work this would have taken! I'm making short animations and it feels like they take forever! Super underrated and very educational!

[@rugbytheiii1782]

Indeed!

[@anblueboot5364]

I think at somepoint animators ganz access to the speed force, so they can finish the work their doing. And than again I Look at what people can doodle in mere seconds and I'm like: wow... those are the most pleasing 7 lines I've ever seen

[@DuckmanAnimatesStuff]

This helped me a lot and I mean A LOT. This helped me so much to animate and learn about it too, all in 24 minutes! Thank you so much!

[@TrueBlueBoogie]

Thanks Alan‼️❤ Fantastic Tutorial! You bring a deluge of knowledge to this 1 video: Amazing! You are incredibly generous with the tutorial’s production value as well.

[@lucasknowles2229]

Squash and stretch 0:13 Anticipation 2:09 Staging 4:17 Straight ahead and pose to pose 6:37 Follow through and overlapping action 9:17 Slow in and slow out 11:20 Arcs 13:00 Secondary action 14:41 Timing 16:14 Exaggeration 18:26 Solid drawing 19:59 Appeal 21:41

[@cattycat9838]

Wow thanks

[@NiklasStrahammer]

also in description

[@pikachufan25]

@@NiklasStrahammer was about to mention that LoL

[@pikachufan25]

@@namelessguy5491 i get it know! XD

[@wingsofhope1088]

For those who lazy😂😂😂

[@gaborpapp439]

(0:10) 1. Squash and Stretch (2:07) 2. Anticipation (4:14) 3. Staging (6:33) 4. Straight Ahead/Pose to Pose (9:14) 5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action (11:17) 6. Slow In & Slow Out (12:57) 7. Arcs (14:38) 8. Secondary Action (16:11) 9. Timing (18:22) 10. Exaggeration (19:55) 11. Solid Drawing (21:38) 12. Appeal

[@blendyboi5023]

Ty

[@wolfgamer272]

That a big brain commet

[@msw8616]

it is in the description of the video

[@blendyboi5023]

@@msw8616 oh im dumb

[@h_reda1097]

سو كول

[@user-pw8vj8zq9n]

This is absolutely brilliant! It's really helped me to see why some of my animations can look bland or unrealistic. Thank you!

[@grenvast]

If you want to see the frame rates like this 17:46 specifically, pause the video and press < > these buttons. It will show you the frames one by one. You're welcome.

[@celeste4694]

"When close up is good for-" AD on full volume: *"WITH FLEX TAPE YOU CAN-"*

[@simplyz3964]

At least it didn't start with Phil sawing a boat in half this time

[@elevsketch]

NOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE

[@mrabintom]

@Zftenss ✊ I got this kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@NighttimeDaydreams]

@Abin Tom Sebastian thank you. That's my *favorite* song. UwU

[@matheussantos7236]

But this is NOOOORMALY

[@traviswgore]

This is perhaps the best video I have ever watched on youtube. No exaggeration.

[@andriwll]

no exaggeration, but distorted

[@doctorbitchcraft85]

@Hidetaka Myazaki lmaoooooooooo

[@keelan270]

18:24

[@Xanion0205]

@Hidetaka Myazaki I'm sorry, everyone has a different opinion and you have no rights to judge him. If u feel u need to, keep it home. no need to to post it. Someone must have a favourite and how would you feel like if someone said that to you. So shut up weeb. your hentai taste is shittier. Please shut the fuck up if you have nothing nice to say

[@whiskakarot684]

@Hidetaka Myazaki stfu

[@evelyncastillosepulveda8724]

Honestly once explained it's fairly intuitive. Thank you for breaking it down so nicely for us newbies! Can't wait to play with the full version

[@INFOSEMASATRENDZ9195]

I should have found this video 5 years ago. why should I waste my time yearly if I can get every principle of animation in just 24 minutes. It was my destiny to get to this video in 2022. A bunch of thanks for you sir.

[@NavillusStudio]

Been animating for years and I still come back to this video as a refresher. You can never get to much of the basics.

[@tinimecooksanimationcookin551]

Wow you must be good at animating

[@chrisrennow6580]

Solid computer or laptop to get for animating ? I’ve been researching but I cannot find any consistent answers.

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

Amen

[@Krakyy]

@@chrisrennow6580 because there is no exact answer

[@keriex666]

hehe me too. hihi

[@hanguyenthu9691]

I don't animate, but I study nature science. Most of the principles came from basics physics, such as the squash and stretch (elasticity and/or special relativity), the follow through and overlapping (inertia), the timing (graphical physics) or the slow in and slow out (acceleration). The staging, the secondary action, the appeal and the exaggeration are from psychology. The arcs and the solid drawing are physical biology and foreshortening in real life. And all of them are combine with years of animating experience. That is why those principles are still followed through until this day.

[@BknMoonStudios]

Art originated from man observing the world around him and representing it through icons. Therefore, it makes perfect sense why the principles of animation would reflect real life.

[@sang1582]

wow.

[@ladasodaexplains3355]

i'm glad i took physics

[@collinharmon3207]

wow interesting. i'm interested in learning how to animate and this comment inspired me to be more interested.

[@user-kx2yv3rr9h]

I feel bad for self-taught animators right now. This man is a genius. Edit: im self-taught too and i was really bad without this video

[@TrueBlueBoogie]

Wow‼️ Wonderful animation wisdom; concepts beautifully demonstrated. The narrative is articulate and dovetails perfectly with the demos.

[@adelante2171]

My problem isn’t how to animate,it’s how to draw in the first place.

[@Delta-tx2wr]

Same🤣

[@alkaupadhyay7650]

@@starduststudios5671 I am not Christian

[@alkaupadhyay7650]

Use pivot animator then

[@ikelldagay1801]

Maybe try another type of art, pixel art

[@yesproductions5256]

Same.

[@philip2009]

"this king has a generic shape and not much personality. Lets make him more like an egg"

[@titanictnt7476]

Heya.

[@ayderla789]

makes him prouder..

[@daraflaherty245]

What, you egg? [ He stabs him ]

[@theobserver314]

@@daraflaherty245 Well, you owe me a pound of flesh. (Reference to "The Merchant of Venice" By: William Shakespeare)

[@chimerical8746]

behold, the secret of art E G G

[@MxhiraAnimations]

starting today, Im Scheduling a practise to my daily routine that is to watch this video HONESTLY and learning all the headings and explaination of it like I learn my school stuff. Its summer break so It wont be problematic, wish me luck!❤🎉

[@kimberlygoins709]

1:23 its best to think of it like a rubber band if you have one try stretching it both ways up and down, and left and right

[@winstonmutafungwa8895]

Wow!! 24 minutes that covered all year of the Animation course in University...and the way you explained it makes even Doctor wants to change a profession to animator.

[@zerozone5848]

Wait wtf seriously? With the way your putting this, sounds like animation class/school almost sounds like a scam? Just curious tho

[@heckoffmate1392]

"Let's make him more like an egg" is now my go-to if and when someone asks for drawing help.

[@viralogy6809]

Alan Becker -thanks for watching. Me- thanks for making 😊

[@DragonkittyAnimates]

I literally realized this was an alan becker video at the very end. Dude, your videos are amazing and now I know why! This is definitely going to help improve my animations, thanks for making this video (yes, I know this is old lol).

[@IAmSuyogJadhav]

I can't believe how well made this is. The examples are just so well-chosen, you can almost tell he is speaking from his own experience!

[@Sinister_Goku]

Brother: Can I learn how to animate AlanBecker: **Proceeds to tell you everything about animating**

[@nowaytogoback]

What I did just watch, never seen such a good content where you start to feel that you know everything about animation now )))

[@currentuser5095]

Im a second year at animation college and this video helped me and many, many others get into our program Also, i show it to everyone who asks me about how animation works

[@greyrifterrellik5837]

I've noticed that there are cases in animation where you'd want to deliberately ignore some of these. For example... Say you want more of a comedic effect from your punch, but still want it to be powerful; can skip the anticipation step to really emphasize the "BEGONE!!!" factor of it.

[@jenchopp1779]

Like that one Hulk scene

[@StarrySkyyyy]

But, just like with anatomy, you have to first know the rules before you break them

[@rinzelletorniado2524]

Ta

[@victorvirgili4447]

And mix it with exxageration to make it look almost terrifyingly fast!

[@SKyrim190]

I feel like I just stolen a masterclass that should be paid! This was phenomenal! Congratulations! Now...how will I apply what I learned to my engineer career...oopsie...

[@huzrokhayzur2197]

Haha same, currently at the office. Not sure if this video will help me get my hydrodynamic simulation working 🤣

[@blasttrash]

​@@huzrokhayzur2197 hey just curious, whats your job? and what software do you guys use for those simulations?

[@coalbridgerailroad2023]

To the KZbinr versus this video thank you I say that from the deepest part of my own heart because I'm trying to start my own animation and I have no clue where to start my scripts are all over the place and let's just be honest I'm not exactly great at animating because I've never done it before you're right down to the line you're explaining how these animations work and how a simple person like me can apply these techniques and become a better animator and that is why I thank you

[@coalbridgerailroad2023]

Posted sorry I have a cold so this voice microphone thing is you know picking up words weird yeah I got admit I'm kind of sitting here texting this as a comment to my original statement instead of just it makes more sense

[@laislyra5512]

This is actually helpful. Most tutorials don't give a lot of examples, or only give examples with balls, and then animators don't know how to use the principles in action. You did well.

[@7xig]

These Principles really helped me out alot with my animations. i owe you all my thanks.

[@pigeonoverlord9433]

I’ve never seen a video that made me more motivated to get good at animation before in my life.

[@thetackydramatic]

Agreed!

[@charred7256]

Yess

[@genieinabong4202]

I learned more in this vid than I did in one semester of animation class. You're a gem my guy❤

[@lei5912]

This is one of the best animation tutorials I have ever seen, everything is explained very well with great examples to understand why those principles are so important.

[@xiaoyu3382]

Can u suggest best mobile app to make animations on iphone thanks I am at the beginner level

[@lei5912]

@@xiaoyu3382 Sorry I don't use Iphone, but I heard flipaclip (or something like that) should be good

[@MemeWarriorYT]

“Let’s make him look like a egg” -Alan Becker

[@samy7342]

Loved that part

[@zapole]

an egg*

[@wizardofswamps]

@@zapole Thanks Grammarly

[@Braxton999Adams]

I am the EGGMAN!

[@beardrag7729]

@@Braxton999Adams they are the eggmen!!

[@reyernestambayec1686]

I watched this (unbeknownst to me) on my Digital Animations class. Coming here and watching this fully after five years of ignorance is... I don't have words.

[@raisgamesnz325]

Wow, this is an amazing video! I am blown away by how well you explained everything! Thank you so much!

[@alvarotavares1966]

20:57 That hand is killing me...

[@TomatoesArentReal]

I cannot unsee it

[@twilightfuntime6631]

What hand?

[@featherrin3540]

@@twilightfuntime6631 the right one, now i can't unsee it as well

[@twilightfuntime6631]

Feather Rin Okay?

[@featherrin3540]

@@twilightfuntime6631 do see what's wrong with the hand?

[@TurtleMonkeyGG]

I have never animated before but this was very inspiring to watch!

[@lvbboi9]

TurtleMonkey same 🖒 probably one day...

[@dalebay]

same

[@DarkBraveStuff]

Same

[@gabriellatambunan9616]

use flipaclip

[@akanifet3593]

you can learn how a lot from the "animators survival kit series" it helped me alot

[@dreamtime1092]

Que maravilla! Increíble su aporte!Que manera de explicar conceptos complicados de una manera sencilla.Millones de gracias! Es usted un genio!

[@goatpasta9553]

these are not only amazing tips, but the animations are so cute and addicting to watch them evolve!

[@pennythecatsalt4154]

my hand hurts from writing 5 pages of notes lol thanks for this, its truly epic

[@chionesimmons]

same...

[@inkrediblemochi]

I am not taking notes atm, but I will watch it again to take notes!🤩😂😂💜💜💜💜

[@vincent111]

Broke Artist ARMY same

[@Saibishii]

5 pages? Lol mine starts hurting half way through 1 page

[@Grimisu]

Since this video has subtitle, you can just download the .srt file of this video to get the whole script, then just arrange the paragraph to make it tidy.

[@imthesleepyskeleton5462]

16:39 how is he explaining so accurately wtf

[@TannerJ07]

Practice