10 Motion Design Principles Every Animator Needs

🎥 10 Principles of Motion Design – Defined & Visualized (After Effects)
This video breaks down 10 essential motion design principles, each clearly defined and demonstrated with visual examples created in After Effects.

Whether you're a designer, animator, or creative working in motion, these principles form the foundation of impactful, professional animation. From timing and spacing to appeal, each concept is shown in context — no theory, just application-focused explanations.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Timing & Spacing
00:53 - Easings
01:27 - Mass & Weight
01:49 - Anticipation
02:15 - Arcs
02:41 - Squash & Stretch
03:08 - Follow Through & Overlap
03:33 - Exaggeration
03:53 - Secondary Animation
04:30 - Appeal
05:00 - Outro

🔍 What to Expect
• Clear definitions of each principle
• Stylized motion examples for every concept
• Visual breakdowns built in After Effects
• Designed for motion designers, editors, and creatives looking to level up

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