10 Master 10 Essential Motion Design Principles for Stunning Animations ๐จ
Discover and visualize the 10 key principles every animator must know to create captivating motion graphics in After Effects. Boost your skills today!

Joshua Craigie
4.7K views โข Jun 26, 2025

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๐ฅ 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.
โฑ๏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
๐ What to Expect
โข Clear definitions of each principle
โข Stylized motion examples for every concept
โข Visual breakdowns built in After Effects
โข Designed for motion designers, editors, and creatives looking to level up
๐ข Follow for more motion design content:
TikTok: @jcmotion_
Instagram: @jcmotion_
๐ง Email: info@jc-motion.co.uk
#MotionDesign #AfterEffects #AnimationPrinciples #DesignBreakdown #VisualStorytelling #CreativeMotion #LearnMotionDesign
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.
โฑ๏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
๐ What to Expect
โข Clear definitions of each principle
โข Stylized motion examples for every concept
โข Visual breakdowns built in After Effects
โข Designed for motion designers, editors, and creatives looking to level up
๐ข Follow for more motion design content:
TikTok: @jcmotion_
Instagram: @jcmotion_
๐ง Email: info@jc-motion.co.uk
#MotionDesign #AfterEffects #AnimationPrinciples #DesignBreakdown #VisualStorytelling #CreativeMotion #LearnMotionDesign
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