Nuanced Application of Animation Principles You've internalized the fundamentals. Now explore the subtleties that separate competent from exceptional animation. Beyond the Basics Squash and Stretch: The Invisible Application Facial animation relies on subtle squash/stretch most viewers never consciously see. Brows compress, cheeks stretch, jaw volumes shift. The principle applies to rigid objects too - camera shake and motion blur are perceptual squash/stretch. Anticipation: When to Subvert It Lack of anticipation creates surprise, shock, comedy. A punch without wind-up reads as unexpected. M…