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Previsualization (previs) is the key to planning complex animation scenes before production. From storyboards to animatics, previs artists shape the blueprint for smooth, cost-effective workflows. Learn how previs enhances storytelling, camera work, and timing!

Follow-through & overlapping action bring realism and fluidity to animation. From hair swaying after a stop to clothing trailing behind movement, these principles add weight and believability. Learn how to apply them effectively in our latest article!

Squash & Stretch isn’t just for cartoons—it’s key to making animation feel natural and dynamic. Learn how this principle adds weight, flexibility, and believability to motion in our latest article.

Blender and Maya are two of the most popular 3D animation tools, but which one is right for you? This guide compares their features, pricing, strengths, and best use cases to help you decide.

Anticipation is key to making animation feel natural and impactful. Learn how this principle guides movement, builds tension, and enhances storytelling.

The 12 principles of animation are the foundation of every great animation. Developed by Disney animators in the 1980s, these timeless techniques bring characters to life with weight, movement, and emotion. Learn how squash and stretch, anticipation, and staging can elevate your work!

Solid drawing is a cornerstone of the 12 principles of animation, giving characters and objects depth, volume, and movement. Learn how to bring your sketches to life with techniques like form, perspective, balance, and lighting in our latest blog post.

Every great animation begins with a strong script. Learn the essentials of animation scriptwriting in our latest blog post, from formatting and narrative arcs to crafting compelling character dialogues. Discover how to transform your ideas into powerful visual stories.