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timing-mastery

Use when determining how fast or slow motion should be—pacing action sequences, dramatic pauses, comedic beats, or any situation where the duration of movement matters.

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# Timing Mastery

Think like a drummer. Animation is rhythm made visible. The space between beats matters as much as the beats themselves.

## Core Mental Model

Before animating anything, ask: **How many frames does this deserve?**

Timing is the soul of animation. The same motion at different speeds tells completely different stories. Fast = light, urgent, comedic. Slow = heavy, dramatic, thoughtful.

## The 12 Principles Through Timing

**Timing** — The principle itself. Count frames obsessively. A 6-frame action feels snappy. A 24-frame action feels deliberate. Know the vocabulary of duration.