Cloudy With a Chance of Animation Principles

   The twelve principles are seen in every animation. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a prime example of the uses of the principles and how they can be exaggerated into the favor of the art style. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs uses principles such as squash and stretch, anticipation, slow in and slow out, and exaggerating. Every movement seems to use squash and stretch in this film. From the way the characters walk that gives a little bounce to their strut, to their facial expressions. It's used simply when the food falls from the sky and bounces off the ground or in the jello mansion when Flint and Sam jump around. Anticipation when Flint first turns on the machine to create a burger. He waits ready with a plate in his hands for the burger to be made while the machine prepares to make it. Of course the power surge caused the machine to stop which added to the anticipation. Another example would be when the crowd of people looking into the sky, gasping, before the view showed what they were seeing, causing anticipation for the viewers. Slow in and slow out was used while the food was falling from the sky. Secondary arcs were seen in most characters such as Sam giving her report and adding a wink at the end and the mayor continuing to eat while he's speaking. Both showing more about their characters besides what their primary action is.