In this chapter, we're diving into the **essential rules** of animation that have stood the test of time. 

These principles, initially popularized by Disney animators, are fundamental to creating engaging and believable animations. Using these principles can make your animations look **much more professional**.    
We won't cover all twelve today, but we'll focus on a few key ones that we'll use the most and then apply them in the real animation.

In this chapter, **you've learned**:
- The key animation principles: Squash and Stretch, Slow In and Slow Out, Anticipation, Exaggeration, and Timing;
- How to apply these principles in a basketball animation of LeBron James scoring a basket.

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## Homework
Recreate an animation of Lionel Messi scoring a goal using **source files**. You can imagine it on your own, or stick to **an example**.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe After Effects, covering essential tools and techniques for animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. You'll engage in precise practice, learning to create full animations and advanced transitions in dedicated chapters. By the end, you'll have the skills to craft dynamic animations and high-quality video content through hands-on projects.

You'll explore the core interface and functionality of After Effects, learning how to navigate compositions, layers, and essential tools. You'll also learn how to organize your projects effectively and gain a strong understanding of basic transformations, laying the groundwork for more complex animation tasks.

This section focuses on mastering key animation principles, such as keyframing and easing, along with learning to create a complete animation on a real example in a dedicated chapter and making motion graphics transitions in another.

Now you'll explore more advanced features such as chroma keying with the Keylight effect, using masks for refining effects, Adjustment Layers for applying effects to multiple layers, and pre-composing for better project organization. Additionally, you'll practice creating professional transitions, perfecting techniques like zooms and whip pans, with an emphasis on precise execution.

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