https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUhB9DLrqo
One of the tips is something I discovered about timing and spacing while watching animations frame by frame or watching them at 0.25 speed on Youtube. You don't have to draw every possible drawing in a movement and you should never space them evenly apart.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing the video, Kevin Jackson.
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It all depends on the circumstances, but a solid principle for sure.
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Hi Kevin,
Thank you so much for sharing these tips. This is incredibly helpful, especially for beginners trying to understand timing and spacing in a practical way. Watching animation frame by frame or at slower speeds is such a smart exercise.
I may not be an animator myself, but I deeply appreciate animation and the craft behind it. Insights like this really highlight how much intention goes into every movement.
Grateful you’re sharing your knowledge with the community!!
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So many principles overlap to make for good animation. Timing and spacing as shown here need to be combined with the use of pose-to-pose animation.
Most amateur mistakes I see come from the artist drawing straight ahead instead of drawing keyframes and then backing up with in-betweens. Starting with the keys then gives you the opportunity to plan your timing/spacing afterwards.