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A visual path that is perceived by the viewer that elements or characters follow as they move, which gives animations a more natural action and better flow.

Two different animation techniques which are the straight ahead action where frames are drawn consecutively, and the pose to pose action where key frames are drawn first and then the inbetweens are added later.

A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a movie or television production.

A principle of art that emphasizes the importance of creating images that are solid and recognizably three-dimensional.

The gradual acceleration or deceleration of movement in an animation, giving it a more realistic feel.

A technique that involves overstating certain movements or actions to create a more dramatic visual effect.

The presentation of an idea so that it is completely and unmistakably clear, whether that idea is an action, a personality, a mood, or a reaction.

Controls the speed of an action and ensures that events occur neither too quickly nor too slowly.

A secondary key frame that defines the transition between two keyframes, setting the motion's directionality and timing.

A traditional animation technique where animators create a series of hand-drawn images on transparent sheets (cels), which were later photographed onto film.

The number of frames displayed per second in an animation. The standard frame rate for animation is 24 frames per second.

A principle of animation that gives the illusion of weight and flexibility to objects.

A technique used to prepare the viewer for an action and to make the action appear more realistic.

A particular position of a character or element in animation that conveys a clear concept or story beat.

The drawings between the keyframes which help to create the illusion of motion.

A principle that considers that parts of a body will continue moving after the character has stopped and that different parts of the body will move at different rates.

A drawing that defines the starting and ending points of any smooth transition in animation.

The process of creating intermediate frames between two images to give the appearance that the first image evolves smoothly into the second image.

The movement of objects that follow a primary action, adding more dimension to character and object animation.