The Animator’s Survival Kit

The Animator’s Survival Kit is an education and reference app that helps animators quickly master the fundamentals. Learn core principles like timing and spacing, squash and stretch, arcs, anticipation, walk cycles, and acting through animation with clear visuals and step-by-step breakdowns. A searchable library makes it easy to find exactly what you need, while high-quality demonstrations with frame-by-frame scrubbing and adjustable speed clarify complex motion. Bookmark key segments, add notes, and build a personal reference you can revisit anytime. Ideal for students, self-taught creators, and professional 2D or 3D artists seeking a fast, reliable animation handbook and on-the-go training resource.

Download and open the app, then choose your preferred language and basic settings. Browse by topic such as fundamentals, walks, or dialogue, or use the search bar to find a specific principle or term. Open a lesson to watch the demonstration, scrub frame by frame, slow down playback, and review the diagrams and notes. Save important sections with bookmarks and add your own notes to create a quick-reference list for future projects. Apply what you learned in your animation software, return to the app to compare results, and follow suggested practice exercises to improve.