: The most vital principle, where the distance between frames determines the speed and "feel" of a movement.
This discovery laid the groundwork for the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation later codified by Disney. These principles are the fundamental "mechanics" that make a character feel like it has weight and volume: Animation The Mechanics of Motion
In the early 20th century, animation was less an art form and more a series of "tricks" used to baffle film audiences. It was an era of discovery, where the were being decoded by a handful of pioneers who realized that life could be simulated through a precise understanding of physics and persistence of vision . The Blueprint: Decoding the Laws of Life : The most vital principle, where the distance