https://axum-graphics.com/blog/ Beginner guides to 2D animation: the 12 principles, keyframes and in-betweens, easing, frame rates and timing, free software types and CSS animation. en https://axum-graphics.com/blog/frame-rates-and-timing/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/frame-rates-and-timing/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 What 24, 25, 30 and 60 fps mean for animation, animating on ones, twos and threes, how to count frames for an action, and timing tips for web motion. https://axum-graphics.com/blog/free-2d-animation-software-types/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/free-2d-animation-software-types/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The main kinds of free 2D animation software, from frame-by-frame drawing tools to vector, cut-out and browser apps, and how to choose one for your first project. https://axum-graphics.com/blog/animating-for-the-web-with-css/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/animating-for-the-web-with-css/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A beginner's guide to CSS animation: transitions versus @keyframes, animation properties, easing functions, smooth performance and reduced-motion settings. https://axum-graphics.com/blog/twelve-principles-of-animation/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/twelve-principles-of-animation/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, arcs and the rest of the 12 principles of animation, each explained in plain words with a small exercise to try. https://axum-graphics.com/blog/keyframes-and-in-betweens/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/keyframes-and-in-betweens/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 What keys, extremes, breakdowns and in-betweens are, how timing charts and onion skinning help, and how software tweening relates to the hand-drawn method. https://axum-graphics.com/blog/easing-explained/ https://axum-graphics.com/blog/easing-explained/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How easing curves change the speed of animation, what ease-in and ease-out mean, how cubic-bezier handles work, and when to use bounce or elastic easing.