Animation is the art of transporting the viewer into fantastic worlds. At its core lie the 12 principles of animation, developed by legendary Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in their book *The Illusion of Life* (1981). These are fundamental rules that allow animators to give characters and objects weight, dynamics, and personality in their movement.
Where to start to become a motion designer, which software to learn, and where to get your first project? — These questions concern every beginner. In this article, we will briefly cover all the main questions that arise at the very beginning of the motion design journey: from mastering the fundamental principles of motion and selecting relevant software (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender) to packaging your portfolio and taking your first steps on international freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.
Animation is the art of transporting the viewer into fantastic worlds. At its core lie the 12 principles of animation, developed by legendary Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in their book *The Illusion of Life* (1981). These are fundamental rules that allow animators to give characters and objects weight, dynamics, and personality in their movement.
