SLOW IN & SLOW OUT - The 12 Principles of Animation in Games

Let's talk about the 12 Principles of Animation! What is Slow In & Slow Out, and how has it been used in the animation of games like Overwatch, Sonic, Kingdom Hearts and God of War?

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Written and produced by Daniel Floyd

Special thanks to:
-Carrie Floyd
-Soraya Een Hajji
-Eric Luhta

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♪ "Main Menu" by baircave

♪ "Deciduous Biome" by Kunal Majmudar

♪ "Hot Tea & Firmware Updates" by Dj CUTMAN

♪ "Alone in the Miiverse" by Dj CUTMAN

♪ "Planet Wisp" by Curly

♪ "Zora's Domain" by Besso0 & GonZealous

♪ "Wii - Mii Channel" by Super Guitar Bros

♪ "Your Reality is a Flickering Sunshine" by RoBKTA

♪ "Sherbet Land" by Hyper Potions & VGR

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0:00 - Introduction

0:14 - Slow-In & Slow-Out

0:54 - Demonstrating Slow-In & Slow-Out

3:42 - Uses for Slow-In & Slow Out

5:50 - Slow-In & Slow-Out in Games

6:18 - SIDE NOTE: Terminology

6:28 - In Conclusion

6:58 - Wrapping Up

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[AdamBucceri]

As an animator of 10 years, boy you explained that well. What took years to internalize intuitively, you laid out explicitly and extremely well.

Very, very well done.

[ruki]

its interesting seeing things I ended up doing in animation from gut feeling being explained. it becomes an 'oh, so thaaats why it works'.

[lifetake]

You know this whole video everything sounds so obvious, but while being so obvious I can look back at my game projects and see where I just don't apply these principles. Its the simple things that you really need to remember in development and obviously animation.

[lordvader]

you have no idea how much i was anticipating this.

[VideoGameAnimationStudy]

It's funny though, I don't think I've actually heard anyone say "slow" I don't know if it's a UK thing, but _easing_ seems to be a more common term in animation here?
I dunno, whenever I talk about the _'slow in, slow out'_ principle, I always just say "easing", but maybe that's because I use After Effects everyday for motion graphics, ha.
Great video, Dan!
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Welp that'll teach me to comment before finishing the video.

[mitchkat]

I love seeing you break down Overwatch animation. The animators have done such an amazing job not only animating, but capturing the essence of each hero in their animation. It's so cool to see all the thought and animation techniques behind the animations.

[marinamoraes]

a new Principles of Animation video! I love this series~

[ejmdtmy]

5:45 love how you narrated Crash Bandicoots poses here :D

[TalysAlankil]

"Noted sweetheart" killed me thank you <3

[thehauntedattic]

I occasionally have to watch your videos in computer animation class and it’s the best part of my day

[Vesperitis]

Seeing that Spiritfarer clip at the end makes me really wanna request it's animation be analyzed. Especially that fucking hug. That thing is heartbreaking and adorable.

[dondashall]

Great video. I've noticed myself that since I've started watching your videos I'm paying a lot more attention to animation in video games and just really noticing it & I've seen some remarkable work that less graphically advanced games are able to pull off and compensate for those less than stellar graphics with great animation.

[marshmallow]

Needed a break from my schoolwork, Going back in refreshed now, thanks Dan!

[bellyjelly]

I really appreciate the perfect subtitles right when the video is uploaded. Great and informative as always :)

[SparkyForce]

4:15 I approve of this Sonic music, excellent choice

[corwin]

Thou hast been truly burning the midnight oil of late, my Lord and Liege

[baltamour]

I wish to thank you for all of the hours you put in creating awesome videos. I started my career as an 3d-modeller/Animator/JackOfwhateverIsNeeded, and for over a year now I have been working as a solo developer on my own game. I greatly appreciate people like yourself who have invested time and energy to share your professional experience and really go deep into the core of design and problem solving. Again, Thank you so much!

[JoyceW-Art]

I just love how each time you manage to make these videos both so interesting and informative and also very fun to watch!
I think a lot of (future) animators will get a lot out of these videos!!

[brookselder]

I think Brigitte's dance synced up to the outro music quite nicely! Great video, as always!

[franciscoaltomonte]

I'm not as much of an animator as I am a programmer and designer, but I LOVE your videos. You have a way of explaining things that is very informative and friendly. You can easily tell its a subject that you're an expert at, yet the explanation doesn't come off as condescending or egotistical at all. Keep up the great work!