To learn animation, you will need an understanding of the basic animation principles and workflow. Regardless of technique, the principles of animation cover core concepts like how objects move and act, how to stage the action clearly, how to time movements and ease action in and out, and how to communicate physical attributes (weight, volume, agility, even personality). Learning to follow a proper workflow is also important. This starts with how to develop a good story and write a script, followed by how to design the visual style, or concept art. Creating a storyboard – the most important step in your workflow – involves composing the scenes and camera direction. Next, you will learn how to build animation assets and how to animate them. Finally, learn how to bring your animation together through compositing, visual effects, color correction, video editing, and sound design. While learning animation is an ambitious goal, the proper instruction can make it fun and rewarding.