Animation Basics in 14 Minutes (6 Big ideas for beginners)

[@BenMarriott]

This is a perfect primer for anyone learning animation! :D Such a brilliant presentation

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks Mr Marriott!

[@m_s_7_6]

Hi Ben Marriot

[@bring6not12]

what would you or anyone else say is a good next step?

[@sunilsabale9160]

But where to do animation ?

[@SiddhiBambal]

What software do you use ?

[@ishisri2011]

As someone who is literally starting at zero in animation, this felt pretty great and was easy to grasp, Thanks a lot for this

[@blossmh4238]

how is it going so far? are u still learning?

[@axelik22]

come on u gotta answer! how is it going?

[@RedManeWritingandIllustrating]

Please cuz im just starting too

[@PurnasishPattnayak]

Bruh, did you find out? Or any other source?? ​@@RedManeWritingandIllustrating

[@fredcolejr1299]

nah fr we need this reply

[@deekshiths90890]

3:13 - 1 Speed 5:04 - Acceleration and deceleration 6:11 - squash and stretch 6:44 - Anticipation 7:35 - Overshoot 8:01 - Arc

[@MucusFilmsLtdhamburger]

thanks

[@The.Real.Strudl]

Thanks this is helpful cuz I already watched all the ones on shorts

[@kalengakale8717]

Legend

[@patitninla-or5920]

Thanks

[@siddalingaswamy7131]

❤

[@CameronMcManus]

Love how you framed it with how the animation is "feeling." Reminding beginners it's an intuitive process is really important!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

I'm glad you liked that. Im trying to make these classes about creating the animation you want to see rather than " correct " animation.

[@Anhelo_1742]

my journey begins

[@MaddyFact98]

Me to ❤

[@Thundyy21]

Same here👏

[@tomoka639]

same here‼️

[@muritex1192]

same here

[@ganeshp0001]

Me too!!!

[@elloingo]

Really love how the principles arent framed as rules to sweat over but more as a toolkit to help see whats working and what isnt

[@saaaagar]

Just amazed how is it even free, far more better than some paid courses thank you for making it available for all. You made it so simple to understand the concepts it's easy to follow along 💜✨ thank u so much once again

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

[@dilinalakmal9051]

Yeha...

[@wangjiashi1984]

我饿

[@worscohli]

This is like the best tutorial ive ever seen for anything on youtube. Its clear, its specific, and it explains things rather than leaving it in the air for guessing

[@mitchographer]

This is really really brilliant. I've been teaching animation for over 10 years (in schools/workshops/uni) and there's definitely a few approaches to teaching here I've never thought about before! Thanks alex!

[@FetacheeseYT]

Wow ??? And that video now is free to watch ? People paying lot of money to learn that stuffs . !! Thank you so much sir ❤ I got today my first iPad . And I will make my dream true with procreate dreams .. I’m 30 years old . I have 2 children’s , when I was young my dream was 3d Modeling and Animation … my mother didn’t understand what that was and she didn’t let me study … now I’m back ! And I’m going to learn it !! And you sir !!! You make a good job !! I’m glad to share all that things here. !! Thank you !!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thats so nice to hear :) I hope you enjoy

[@Bjornybaby]

Never seen these ideas expressed so clearly and accurately. Really learned a lot with this

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Hey thanks Bjorn :)

[@DylanParisMusic]

This was so helpful thank you! 🙏🙌

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

oh wow, thank YOU dylan

[@webwolf404]

Probably the best animation course ever...I started teaching animation years ago and had to take a long break now I'm coming back into it and this is incredible

[@Antony_Oscar]

I don't think I've ever seen or heard these principles explained this clearly. I usually absolutely HATE doing really basic "beginner exercises" like animating a ball, but halfway through this video I was ITCHING to animate a ball. XD

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Oh that's so cool to hear!

[@gatzyuploadsstuff2486]

Oh my gooooooood!!! I can't believe how well this is presented and how long it must have taken you to do these, And what blows my mind is this is all free.. Thank you soo much alex you have helped plebs like us big time with this, These tuts will be game changer

[@luketribedotcom]

Loved it. Short, sharp and punchy. I look forward to the next lessons!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks luke!

[@NhiNguyen-hz9se]

I cant thank you enough for this amazing animation crash course, I always wanted to see these core principles of animation put together, the 12 ones are kinda overwhelming to me sometimes, you put it so well, thank you so much, your channel is like a goldmine for beginner animators like me, so entertaining and easy to understand! You are such a great teacher! THANK YOU!!!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Oh I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I had trouble learning via the 12 principles too so I thought I'd try and tackle things a different way.

[@thawzin2892]

wow , this is the perfect place to start , instead of going into details stuffs, you go right in and talk about big concepts in general . really helpful. This is what I am looking for.

[@ericispublius]

WOW! This is so helpful!! I'm trying to add animation to my video journalism & come from a background with zero animation experience. I feel like I learned so so so much from this video. I can't believe that information like this exists on the internet FOR FREE Thank you so so much!

[@Rachel_M_]

I haven't made a flip book animation since I was bored during a maths lesson in 1991 🤔... I love the way you explain things too ☺

[@mysteriathe8474]

this was so well structured and awesome that I feel bad for watching it for free.

[@theshortinfo.]

Time waste 0% Knowledge 100% THANKYOU SIR FOR THIS VIDEO🥰

[@nobitanobi]

Thank you! As an animator, I always struggled understanding speed. Many teachers try to explain but it wouldn't compute....but tis finally made me understand! Can't wait to see more!

[@enkelikitty]

Hi!!! I've studied animation almost 20 years ago and this is the best explanation of the basics I've ever seen. Congrats and thank you!!!❤🎉

[@PiotrKwapin]

Brilliant introduction, kudos for your respect for principles, very informative. Thank you so much!

[@roscoe999]

Hell yes, this is awesome. The whole vid doesn't feel rushed or bloated, feels just as long as it needs to be to get those ideas down.

[@deepjoshi5898]

that's some quality content on youtube for 2d animators for the first time. keep making these videos

[@Deadizen]

Without a doubt the best crash-course anything I've ever watched. The presentation is utterly sublime and conveys basic technical knowledge in a way with great brevity and visual clarity.

[@Llammacorns]

As someone who really wants to get into animation but doesn’t know where to start, this video was extremely helpful and easy to understand!

[@MrJangojim]

Fantastic intro into animation! Wish I had seen this before I made my animated series a few years ago. Took me many months to figure out these principles. Keep it up, Alex!

[@_chrliymi]

Wooooaahh, every word you say in this video feels like im learning how to animate for the first time again. Its just that you really explained how the basics of animation works well, like how i studied too much before and u just made it into one video. Ty man i rlly forgot how to animate so i had to study again, totally give u a sub, u deserved it

[@LakbayKomiks]

I am speechless. In just 14 minutes it got me into base foundation already for animation. My imagination is running wild. Thank you for sharing.

[@David-re8my]

Bro mastered the animation to showcase basics to audience

[@DianaFeria]

Thanks!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thank YOU!

[@loneangler9063]

Great video!!! Im a decent artist, but I've always wanted to dip My toe in animation, videos like this breaking down animation and explaining it in a way to where everyone can understand it is awesome!!!

[@hema4realz]

Basically anticipation is building up momentum and ovvershoot is inertia :D

[@namratauanvekar9589]

Thank you Alex. This is indeed one of the best courses I have even opted for. I always wanted to learn animation but I used to feel so intimidated. You have made it so clear and amazingly simple for us to understand.

[@TedHJones]

This is going to improve the quality of animation EVERYWHERE and make it so accessible. Mad props Alex, I hope you know how much of a game changer this is 🙌👏👏👏

[@ChunkMotion]

Incredibly well put together where each idea builds upon the last. Opening on the question on how the animation feels is perfect!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

I'm glad that came through :)

[@itslindazhang]

This is an incredibly captivating tutorial - I usually have a really short attention span but the visuals and simple analogies really did the trick. Well done!!

[@AggravatedCassowary.]

I'm a visual learner. This is fantastic for beginners. I'm sorta still one, but this is fantastic and did more than what my professors did in college.

[@HexzArt]

Epiiccc video I am grade 12 student and preparing for medical exam but this video's diverted my mind. The best animation video I have ever seen Love from India

[@rickster008]

I've watched a lot of Animation videos and your video is the most interesting. Most Animation videos seem intimidating. Those are 6 of the 12 principles of Animation

[@nadeemnistar8272]

I asked myself how does this video make me feel? - Amazing! . This gives a clear understanding about animation.🙂

[@beatryx-jn8ri]

I've literally never seen a tutorial that helped me this much until now! This is so easy to understand!

[@aryasarang6225]

you make it look so simple...

[@animatorFan74]

I loooove how simple you've made these explanations. I've been doing really really basic animations for a bit now and even this short video helps solidify some of those ideas very well. Awesome stuff here. :)

[@samriddhijaiswal8039]

And I am wondering just how many pictures you might have clicked for this one video. It was amazing though!!

[@ngocphung0605]

In my Physics class, we learn something called harmonic oscillation (I use translation) this year, and it nearly reflects what you teach me now, what a coincidence!

[@alstroemeria5211]

I've seen things on how you should start with doing the 'ball exercise' for animation, but I've never seen it explained in a way that makes this much sense. I knew my animation of motion didn't feel right, but now I feel like I've got a tool kit to try fix it. Thank you so much! :D

[@Ramen5000Manga]

this is 100% the best video for the basics i've come upon

[@natalielucas7388]

God, thank you so much for this. I have to learn 2D animation from scratch in 2 months and this was so clear and comprehensive.

[@aurelie1303]

I think that I can finally start my new journey in animation with a great teacher! Thank you!

[@Procreate]

Such an excellent start, thanks Alex!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks folks!

[@MathiasLynge_]

Really great introduction to 6 of the animation principles! This channel will be my go-to from now on, when people ask about the best way to learn the basics of animation 😍👏

[@LoloLayla-g4s]

This is by far the BEST animation course ive found, def recommend!

[@AJRJ_Toasties]

You gave us homework??

[@CatzGodz-Dragons]

💀

[@karatecouchpotatosandwich]

Yess..🙂 and now you gotta practice

[@yunabraska9064]

😂😂😂😂

[@justa_fan0fKG]

That's how you can practice bro it's just great that he gave us homework.

[@buto_ijo.]

animate or eliminate

[@RamenSharkGames]

Thank you for these Alex! I felt like I wanted to pick up animating this time around but its been a real mess trying to get started - your series has been a HUGE help and I'm watching them over and over again to get the principles ingrained - so again, thank you for taking the time to produce these videos, they've been amazing to learn from!

[@alilichesoumia2821]

I recently digged into the world of kinetic type without prior knowledge in animation this video was quite helpful.

[@doodle669]

This was a no nonsense video. SHort and sweet. To the point. THis is the basic rules of animation. You explained perfectly.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

aww thanks

[@odduckOasis]

I used to animate little dots on my post-it notes. Perfect tiny little flip books lol. Thanks for all of this, very useful to remind how things work!

[@scriptyshake]

This is the youtube equivalent of the Animator's Survival Kit and it's completely free! Thank you for making animation accessible to everyone, this series is brilliant!

[@tonmoykarmoker1900]

Evergreen Content for Animation basics.

[@shristithapa9229]

Watching your video for the first time and it's really worth it. I was learning animation by myself a few years back but stopped in between cause I felt I would never be good at it. After watching your video I'm planning to start from scratch again. Thanks for igniting the flame which was long gone.

[@JakeInMotion]

This is presented so well! Thank you for all the effort you put into beautifully introducing these principles.

[@team-xo6yn]

I love the way you explain things

[@HiManuSketches]

THIS IS HOW I STARTED ANIMATING! this video is P E R F E C T I O N! 5 stars!

[@habolajiibraheem7274]

How's it going and would you like to connect

[@Michael-NZ]

Hey this is great! Im teaching animation and was looking for a simple tutorial that could be replicated by my student . He started off with his idea of a really complex animation but wanted him to go back to basics first, to feed back into his work, gve it some life!

[@AlgerianRatt]

This video is like the perfect video whaatttt!? Thank you so much!

[@sakunz6959]

I plan on making my own mini-series called "Carter the Crusader"; this has taught me basic elements in only 14 minutes. Thank You!

[@hobstar]

Fantastic, liked and subscribed

[@itsmaskyplayz8530]

THIS IS AMAZING TYSM! the fact it explains everything so well and then we are given something to do after (the hw) helps a lot ty

[@natanmouradeaquino]

gonna keep this video in my back pocket to show people when they ask about animation or are interested in trying it out. thank you for this!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks Natan :)

[@abutouyt]

This guy taught us a 14 minute tutorial in 13 and a half minutes, a legend

[@erin2150]

First video on animation that felt full of information but not overwhelming. Thanks!

[@movntn]

Awesome introduction! I love the simplified list of principles. Can’t wait to see more!

[@ClearviewDriving]

Thank you, this was brilliant!

[@RukkmansWorld]

What an amazingly well put together video.. i have seen the same concepts in this video explained many times.. this is the FIRST time i actually realised its USES... because it was put in such a clever way...

[@glenswart1115]

This was an absolute joy to watch. Thank you for taking the time to make these!

[@axolotales]

This is so good, it's explained in a simple way, that you can't help but to understand :D Appreciate your whole series, perspective changing for me

[@Zenzuke]

Man, so good, this thing is an instant classic. I'll be sending my students here regularly.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Very nice to hear :)

[@annisanazzahra2672]

Hi There, I really appreciate for everything that you’ve done for this channel. You’ve successfully make the knowledge easily accessible for anyone. Your way of explaining things are on the next level of teaching, it’s genius!! I’m an Interior Designer that currently want to learn Animation. For a real beginner like me your channel is a real Treasure. Thank You So So Much!!!!

[@JGuidus-Media]

A true master class in what animation means. Thank you

[@letstry7225]

The best ever tutorial I ever come across in my life...

[@TurKisH354]

This is so cool, i'm impressed with the quality of this video, so neat! Well done!

[@b-moore4369]

as someone who wants to start animation, it was really helpful

[@aadarashkumar5934]

Just enough information not too much …simple .. not overpowering ..intriguing and the best part is the homework to engage the audience and practice ..can’t wait for future episodes 🙌🙌🔥🔥.. all the very best

[@Candid-thakur]

You earned a subscriber✨. Keep the good work🔥 up !

[@vikrant555]

Thank You so much this, I have turned on YT notification and can't wait for more lessons from you. I have a request, I always mix up things between timing and spacing and get confused between the two. It would there be great if there will be in depth tutorial on just 'timing and spacing' the things and how to learn spacing and measure timing of different element and objects. ps - I think it would be nice if you could create a twitter/instagram account and a Hashtag so we could post our studies, may be it would create a community of animators and you could see how your students are doing. Thanks again.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Oh! You'll enjoy the second class I think! haha its about timing, spacing and posing. The three biggies! I wonder what a good hashtag would be? A4A?

[@vikrant555]

@@AlexGriggAnimation Yeah sounds great ! #A4ANIMATION would be nice too :D

[@Pain-Addict]

The idea and presentation couldn’t be more batter if not perfect. Thanks for sharing the treasure with us.

[@dancindoni]

I’m so happy I found your video! It will help this beginner start animating in procreate dreams.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Awesome to hear! Thanks :)

[@dtkeight]

This channel is literally gold! Thank you so muck for making this

[@shaun_the_sheepme]

i am amazed .You know animation entirely well and you are teaching pretty good my teacher.

[@jessehenao4555]

Just stumbled upon your channel as i'm getting into animation and I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Such a clear and concise lesson !

[@anika.artista]

this video got my heart racing and my skin itching , ready to start trying on my own. fantastic. thank you sm.

[@arr84.design]

My friend, just one thing: thank you. It‘s crystal clear now.

[@JasonRamasami]

Mr Grigg you are a natural teacher. Bravo.

[@SoffyChannel]

Thank you so much for this video! Your way of explaining is both clear and informative and I feel incredibly motivated to work on my skills. I've watched a bunch of animation videos but I love that you explain the CONCEPTS and not the software you're working with. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this video!

[@markovujanic]

Wow, so happy I discovered your work. I'm web dev looking to explore animation on the web, but I'm so helplessly noob when it comes to animation :). You nailed it. I had aha moments left and right. Thanks.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Oh that's awesome to hear! I really think animation can be useful to lots of different fields

[@chocortez23]

so far like the best of many tutorials I have watched!! wonderful!!