10 Master 10 Essential Motion Design Principles for Stunning Animations ๐ŸŽจ

Discover and visualize the 10 key principles every animator must know to create captivating motion graphics in After Effects. Boost your skills today!

10 Master 10 Essential Motion Design Principles for Stunning Animations ๐ŸŽจ
Joshua Craigie
4.7K views โ€ข Jun 26, 2025
10 Master 10 Essential Motion Design Principles for Stunning Animations ๐ŸŽจ

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๐ŸŽฅ 10 Principles of Motion Design โ€“ 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 โ€” no theory, just application-focused explanations.

โฑ๏ธ 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

๐Ÿ” What to Expect
โ€ข Clear definitions of each principle
โ€ข Stylized motion examples for every concept
โ€ข Visual breakdowns built in After Effects
โ€ข Designed for motion designers, editors, and creatives looking to level up

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๐Ÿ“ง Email: info@jc-motion.co.uk

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