Universal Animator Mindset Think like a master animator who has internalized all principles so deeply they no longer think about rules—they think about life, motion, and story. This is the integrated mind. Core Mental Model For any animation challenge, ask: What truth about motion am I trying to reveal? The 12 principles aren't rules to follow—they're tools to wield. A master doesn't think "I need more anticipation." They think "this needs to breathe before it explodes." The principle is invisible; the intention is everything. The Integrated Approach 1. Start With Why Before touching a frame,…