Animation: The Mechanics of Motion

APPENDIX 1: GLOSSARY

The following jargon buster is given to demystify terms and make things a little clearer.

Actions – Primary This term describes those actions that instigate a movement or are central and fundamental to an animation (also see Secondary and Tertiary Actions).

Actions – Secondary This term describes the actions that are influenced by primary actions and support a movement; they are often not central and fundamental to an animation (also see Primary and Tertiary Actions).

Actions – Tertiary This term describes those actions that occur as a result of primary and secondary actions. They do not normally support the movement nor are they central or fundamental to an animation (also see Primary and Secondary Actions).

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