Anticipation Mastery The Setup Principle Anticipation prepares the audience for action. Discovered through theatrical observation, Disney animators found that without a preparatory movement, actions appeared to happen "out of nowhere"—confusing rather than exciting. The principle: before any significant action, there must be a counter-movement. Core Theory Newton's Third Law, Visualized : Physical actions require preparation. A pitcher winds up before throwing. A cat crouches before pouncing. Anticipation makes this mechanical necessity visible and dramatic. Attention Direction : Anticipation…