Hi, this is basic straight forward notes on the principles I have picked up from various places, including the Illusion of Life, and Animation Mentor Lectures. Its a kinda crash course into the principles. My view on the principles has and may change as I continue to develop. Keith Lango refers to knowing the principles well is like having good hand writing. You have the ability to tell your story
![The 12 basic Principles of animation.](https://cdn-ak-scissors.b.st-hatena.com/image/square/e49e34236e1c3f76058fa8bb28c8dc596e7af1d8/height=288;version=1;width=512/http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_j6aecrlGD6Y%2FSgNtoSkLq5I%2FAAAAAAAAABY%2Fyw-jBUEcLz8%2Fw1200-h630-p-k-no-nu%2Fbraking%2Bof%2Bjoints%2Bcopy.jpg)