12 Principles of Animation (Official Full Series)

[@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

[@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

[@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*

[@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 ❤

[@midoriiiii34]

Glazing

[@Existence123]

Paying for a pro course in anything and spreading the knowledge is heroic, video games, animating, cooking, etc. Less pay to win

[@tristanmcmorran2217]

Today? As opposed to when? We're moving in the right direction; today we have more freedom of information than we've ever had before! In the past, trade secrets were guarded by nepotism, guilds, political boundaries, and class. Knowledge was often kept to the literate and literacy was far from universal. Even the great library of Alexandria's vast knowledge didn't always make it past the doors onto the streets of the city in which it stood, because knowledge was seen as a profession and not something everyone ought to attain. Yes, there is a lot of profit seeking today and we should be wary of that, but we're still going the right way and we're doing better than our ancestors ever could. This is reason to celebrate.

[@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

[@tomato-tomatoes]

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...

[@tomato-tomatoes]

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

[@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....

[@CoolMilo8]

the forbidden money amount

[@Mah-LonCreativity]

I'm 66k in debt for art school. I wouldn't recommend anyone go to school for art. A big waste of time, money, and effort.

[@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

[@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

[@saysongaming6970]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@Lukaduke1011]

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😂😂😂

[@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!

[@totallynottheflash]

that's why he's the goat

[@Soulofjazzman]

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

[@Anonymouse01248]

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

[@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

[@tuwacroi]

I cannot imagine how long this took to animate.

[@Addiie.x]

I'm telling you

[@Daniel156657]

espically the "ones" section

[@dvillisback]

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

[@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

[@waterbottle-q6r]

true

[@miisced]

i watch this vid a lot and i felt weird for it until i saw this comment lmao

[@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!"

[@oofman9009]

lmao

[@abrahammartinez3603]

Wasted 🤣🤣🤣

[@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.

[@xann2681]

Pose-to-pose just saved my entire life

[@howthetubbiestelly]

Same! I’m gonna try it out!

[@Unusedaccountssss]

Same!!!

[@tobyk5091]

It’s basically keyframes

[@hasnahena123]

Same😂

[@Star-Mania]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@World-Primers-Reboot]

I think the only animation principle that only exists in animation and nowhere else is Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose. Anticipation I feel like exists in some other topic besides animation though I can't exactly tell where.

[@foxeyedol]

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

[@coolkidcelestial_creations]

FAX

[@ShadowGaming42069]

More like hands drawn.

[@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

[@CartoonHub]

Very nice tutorial.

[@allengonzales1021]

who r u

[@Demian1]

lol

[@tinimecooksanimationcookin551]

Yup

[@quiqq.]

Hello *checkmark*

[@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

[@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.

[@pencilsandpizza]

@@Nachiii16 yea kinda

[@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

[@cjr1203]

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

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

Amen

[@Krakyy]

@@cjr1203 because there is no exact answer

[@keriex666]

hehe me too. hihi

[@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*

[@Nafinafnaf]

How To Basic in a nutshell

[@dudeguy315]

What? it's perfect!

[@wasntnikki]

*Alan: 23:04

[@rohanrajkumarkadam6109]

Please check out my first video

[@eggyrepublic]

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

[@jesteraa2301]

It is

[@genderfr3ak]

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]

@@genderfr3ak Is it really necessary to take a $6000-$8000 college course to do that though?

[@genderfr3ak]

@@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

[@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!! ❤❤

[@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

[@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

[@Jynxzifangirl]

Dont fail art school.

[@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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpupiqCOq7lpn6M

[@AymenZero]

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

[@AymenZero]

@creepy doll who are you talking to?

[@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

[@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

[@traviswgore]

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

[@andriwll]

no exaggeration, but distorted

[@doctorbitchcraft04]

@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@Melonlord12345]

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

[@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

[@skandahle]

Holy mackerel, the quality! The teaching skill! I don't even animate, and still spent 24 minutes soaking up every frame - and subscribed! Well done!

[@involucionada]

wow, I just realized it was 24 minutes long, it felt like 5

[@wah--]

I'm an aspiring animator working on my most beloved project entitled 'Mrs. Devious'. Although it's humor is meant to be thought provoking and mature, I also want for there to also be moments of physical comedy. For this, it is imperative that I learn these principles. Watching this video intimidated me, seeing as how many aspects go into animation, but it also gave me a new perspective that I'd not seen taking animation classes in school. Thanks so much for making this! It truly helps!

[@alfiedupreez]

Hey bro, do you have link to your project? It sounds really cool!

[@wah--]

​​@@alfiedupreezI don't currently; the project is still in very early stages of development. However, in the future, I intend to compile all my concept sketches, designs, and layouts into a file to release. Thanks so much for taking interest!

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@jeefburky]

Probably the best Animation Tutorial I’ve seen, Ever.

[@cbarre9937]

I agree

[@cringlemcstingle5673]

Screepoof Agreed

[@Michaels-CGI]

yep

[@LimboGene]

That's free from KZbin

[@chloeledieff1239]

Screepoof Same here buddy!

[@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

[@Semi-introvert]

The fact that i wrote everything with points and highlighting tips....while watching his video 😭😭😭 I just loved your knowledge and the way you teach bro. God bless you🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤. (In case I'll forget something while animating I'll watch my notes )😅

[@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!

[@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?

[@lockheart619]

This was more useful than that year long class of digital tech that I had. The teacher never would teach and wasn't really good at getting the students engaged in what we were doing. I wanted to do animation and have the tiniest bit of hope that I could do something with it in the future.

[@TycoNewRC]

Too bad most people on this planet don't know how to live without needing to make thousands of dollars every month by part-time jobs. Schools [in the government-invented sense] should not exist at all. Any graduate/expert animator who knows how to live without paying any taxes, knows how to grow his own food, knows how to eat only once per day (dinner, like I do), and knows how to live without needing to be connected to any government-operated utility grids, could easily open their own "schools" to teach animation at virtually no cost to students, whom should also be taught how to live without needing monthly thousands of dollars.

[@Brianworldwide_7]

@@TycoNewRC you make it sound so easy, and the reality is that is not

[@irritation_at_the_nightclu1016]

Nice amount of likes

[@kamikuru4014]

@@TycoNewRC wow you're so condescending and really out of touch with reality!

[@TycoNewRC]

@KamiKuru You fail to explain what makes me wrong about anything I said. What makes you think I'm "out of touch with reality" as you call it? Do you assume that the majority of mankind is born incapable of living in harmony with natural law [which was the main point of my initial reply]? You're not making any sense.

[@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.

[@superstinger9047]

As someone who does not have much experience at all with animation, watching this is a excellent way to get started! Very professional breakdown of all the principles!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.)

[@imthesleepyskeleton5462]

16:39 how is he explaining so accurately wtf

[@TannerJ07]

Practice

[@heckoffmate1392]

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

[@lyesmessi6818]

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

[@sideofvelvet]

Oh no

[@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.

[@KB-nt7eg]

That's not how frame rate works.

[@jessejayjones]

I love this series! I always direct beginning animators to this super helpful playlist. Glad to see you put it all in one video to reference! :)

[@k41anims73]

didn't see you here, your tutorials help me alot

[@kevinsandoval9567]

Jesse J. Jones arent you the one that makes tutorials?

[@Turbon]

I love it too but it sometimes gets to overwhelming for me to remember all of this XD Any tips on that

[@s.leopold1377]

Practicing :)

[@nopenope1659]

Jesse J. Jones i

[@littlestdumpling.963]

It's amazing how you collected all these and showed every single point with a couple of examples and took your time. This helped me a lot!! Thanks.

[@habubu37]

"This fat guy is eating pizza" *S ame*

[@lukeh9300]

Lmao

[@pervertpenguinproductions2425]

@BeanPod Thank god, that is so helpful, bet he is still eating pizza.Only been 2 months.

[@dr.stronk9857]

just got done eating almost all the pizza i the box then taking a 20 minute nap because it was to difficult to move

[@renjiparkers1245]

I don't know why but somehow this scene made me cry in the inside

[@w.a.m.p8124]

6/22/2020: "This fat guy is eating pizza" S ame 666 likes. 6. 6. 6. l.i.k.e.s. And for them J.J.B.A fans (JoJo's bizarre adventure) : 6/22/2020: "This fat guy is eating pizza" S ame 666 likes. 6. 6. 6. l.i.k.e.s. Its not that bad though. Mista would have HATED 444 likes.

[@Bug-vl3pb]

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

[@1murkeybadmayn]

I've just taken an art and physics class simultaneously...you're impressive.

[@jfp0763]

yeah, big brain time

[@whi2gan]

Riggghhhttt?!?!

[@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

[@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

[@Grozdor]

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.

[@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!

[@esmooth919]

As someone who has wanted to get into animation for years, I am quite thankful for this video...but then again, a lot of old-school cartoons have inadvertently taught me this without even a single tutorial. Lol

[@iridescentlytey4933]

Right?! Nice to know that all that time spent watching cartoons was actually teaching me something! And our parents (at least mine) always made too much TV seem like a bad thing 😌

[@Egg_thing]

23:02 "lets make him more like an egg" you're right, I love him now

[@EmilysAdventuresInHorrorland]

Egg approves!

[@seangarland]

This was an INCREDIBLY HELPFUL video! I have a 12 year old daughter who has just begun flipbook animations, and this one video will be a huge kickstart for her progress! Thank you!

[@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

[@RhinoHand]

wwooooowww i have never spent 25 minutes of my life learning but finding it enjoyable and interesting like that. It was seemingly boring but if you truly enjoy the subject matter you'll find every bit interesting. Loved this video, will definitely re-watch to refresh my memory of these great techniques when animating.

[@Jackie-jz8nd]

You must have a bad school then.

[@Ok_Eul-Tae]

Ummm what?

[@cato6552]

23:00 "let's make him more like an egg" I cracked up

[@ogg7309]

Cato655 eggcellent choice of words ;)

[@cato6552]

DarkDerpSkillz Why thank you, it's a pretty good yolk, don't you think?

[@madkry1]

Cato655 lel

[@Phrenotopia]

I shell refrain from adding to this conversation.

[@kratoserick]

I just said ¨awwww¨ uwu

[@tammypottier5148]

I watched this far too long before realizing this was the legendary Alan Becker.

[@stizaidtl2146]

Damn

[@iwillgetayorkie3262]

Samee im too dumb

[@mainaccount3278]

You mean that guy with the stick figures? wow.

[@bray7934]

Oh damn

[@Acorn905]

I really love animating but i never went to a school for it or really sat down and learned how to do it. It was usually a watch and then do kind of situation but i'm really happy you made this video cus i know if i want to be a good or professional animator i gotta learn these things so thank you ^^

[@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!!

[@kaylielena8226]

The fact that your the first ever person to make me watch a 24 minute video without skipping and i learned alot of things from it is amazing

[@invalidaccount6147]

Tiktokers have very less attention span to watch long videos.

[@sparklerabbit33]

@@invalidaccount6147 Gen Z attention span moment.

[@invalidaccount6147]

@@sparklerabbit33 Gen Z ego reply span moment

[@mattynek2]

@@sparklerabbit33 As a gen Z who regularly watches 50+ minute videos, I can't agree

[@chordsofsteel-i4j]

I watched a four hour gacha video nonstop once

[@Michele-nz8oz]

Such a great video. Clear, no BS, straight to the point and great examples. Good job man.

[@7xig]

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

[@smileyartz]

Oh wow I learned a lot! I’m going to high school in a few months, and it said in that high school they are teaching animation. I was so excited to learn more about animation, but it was all a lie. Well I thought it could be better to learn on my own, but watching this... wow! Now I can finally make something look realistic and I know when to go overboard and not. I usually animate per frame but it makes things look weird and shaky. So I am very thankful for this and keep up the great work!

[@u-thix2436]

ey same bro

[@leilaleila9098]

Can you please wich apps you use to this animations?

[@smileyartz]

Leila Bagaze I use an app called FlipAClip! It’s free and it’s awesome! You should go try it, but it only work for tablets and phones.. and not computers. Omg you might think it’s bad but search up Flipaclip masters or look at my vids and you’ll see the amazing things you can do with it! Also I know how to make things not shaky and not look weird! How? By practicing! *I’m really happy to see and know someone who’s interested in animation! It’s tricky but all I can say is.. NEVER GIVE UP AND DO YOUR BEST!!*

[@TryNewToday]

I knew nothing about animation! Just stumbled upon this video and watched it out of curiosity. Must say, it's a brilliant introduction to the world of animation!

[@princessthyemis]

I agree! Makes me want to try animation, even though it's clearly very, very hard.

[@kek8698]

@@princessthyemis I am 13 years old and I am learning how to make 2d and 3d perfect animation

[@stellafolwarska4216]

Same xD

[@Thatphilippines]

I swear if someone says "whos watching this is 2024" IM GONNA STOP THEM

[@CricMela32]

Why

[@Thatphilippines]

@@CricMela32 every single video my friend.

[@emiljohnarey9476]

West Philippine Sea

[@ColdLasagna.]

@@artecat13 your mom.

[@CoffeeManiaTV]

Wha? ¿Por que? Whay are you even talking about?

[@Sinister_Goku]

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

[@jhjhjh3931]

definitely belongs in top 0.001% of highest quality youtube vids, subbed instantly my man

[@roxonbenoit7951]

Can we stop to appreciate how nice this water particle sequence is. 7:38

[@Bellmellart]

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!!

[@thepikazapper0522]

23:00 *lets make him look more like an egg* my man just got straight up egged

[@mayolover23]

lmao egg

[@ticklemytush]

damn that must be hurtful

[@mayolover23]

@@ticklemytush ok egg

[@strawberrycoolatta]

soap soup ok egg

[@sloppyvods]

Eggman has finaly taken over green hill zone

[@samratjorjis7818]

Best tutorial ever. Almost all the tutorial I have seen says almost the same thing like "make a good story, know your animation, think what you are gonna do blah blah blah".

[@katiitude6032]

i didn't know any principles to animating before i watch this now i gonna go animate and try and make something good with it.............................................thank you

I just wanted to say, thank you so much for making this video! I really needed to go through the principles again after taking a break from art and I feel like this has really helped me! 😊

[@stickfigure3434]

Alan: "Appeal." Me animating stick figure fights on my iPad: "O.o" *adds a hat to stick figure*

[@sanskaarigaming]

Add a coat as well and make him Samurai Jack :)

[@smolse6854]

Put the hat after the stick make it easier to animate

[@schmooey2958]

Give them constant smily faces even when they get brutally punched. Appeal.

[@snailsand]

same

[@robstimson4234]

l'm 65, and l have a strong hankering to get into animation. These are groovy suggestions. As time wore on l thought how directly contradicting some of 'em would snap people out of whatever trance l had put them in! But, thanks for this, it's detailed without being oppressive and l'm just going to watch it again and again until die, decompose and turn into a ________

[@macforme]

Groovy? Yup...65 fer shure. 🤣

[@morri985]

Hey, don't know if you'll see this but I'm 17 and I have a bit of a warped perception of time. For example, I tend to overthink when it comes to age and what I can or can't do. I could never get into art school but I'd really regret not trying to animate. Your comment really helped ground me and remind me it's never too old to pursue your passions. Creativity can't die out. Sorry if this is insulting.

[@tinimecooksanimationcookin551]

Hehe I'm a very young animator

[@bluebunnexyt]

One should note that you don't have to strictly draw in one's or twos alone, you can blend them in some cases to make the animation look more fluid.

[@benp.865]

As mentioned at 18:15

[@bluebunnexyt]

@@benp.865 so they do. Thanks for pointing that out! (I didn't notice it myself...)