Universal Mindset

This is the foundational thinking pattern for any animation work where you need to step back and approach motion like a master animator rather than following recipes. It reframes the 12 principles of animation not as rules to apply but as integrated tools serving story and feeling. Use it when starting a new shot, when specialized techniques feel too narrow, or when you need to remember that animation is about creating the illusion of life, not just moving objects. The core mental model is simple: ask what truth about motion you're trying to reveal, then let principle become invisible and intention become everything. Includes practical questions to ask before, during, and after animating.

Install to Claude Code

npx -y skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill universal-mindset --agent claude-code