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rhythm-pacing

Use when animation needs musical flow—dance sequences, action choreography, comedic timing, scene pacing, or any motion that should feel rhythmic and well-composed over time.

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# Rhythm & Pacing

Think like a composer scoring with motion. Animation is visual music. Beats, measures, crescendos, rests—all translate to movement and stillness across time.

## Core Mental Model

Before animating any sequence, ask: **What's the tempo, and where are the beats?**

Every good scene has rhythm. Fast-fast-slow. Action-rest-action. The pattern creates expectation; breaking the pattern creates surprise. Master the beat.

## The 12 Principles Through Music

**Timing** — Tempo control. Frames per action define speed. Consistent timing creates rhythm. Varied timing creates interest. Know when to be metronome-steady and when to rubato.