BOING is a short 2D animation warm-up that explores the fundamentals of bouncing motion and squash-and-stretch physics—staples of classical animation. The goal: build a simple yet expressive moment where energy, weight, and surprise all come together in one exaggerated action.

This wasn’t just a physics test—it was a storytelling moment wrapped in elasticity.

• Mastering bounce arcs and motion timing

• Applying squash & stretch and follow-through with clarity

• Conveying weight, anticipation, and surprise

• Making minimal design feel emotionally alive

• Hand-drawn frame-by-frame at 25fps for smooth, snappy motion

• Timing carefully mapped to sell gravity and elasticity

• Characters designed for exaggerated distortion and fast pose reads

• Focus on strong silhouettes and fluid transitions

• This was a warm-up challenge, but tackled with full discipline

• Entire animation is done manually, no rigs or tweens

• Every bounce, expression, and frame is drawn to sell kinetic charm

• Physics are bent for fun—but grounded in real momentum

BOING is a compact but powerful exercise in motion storytelling. It proves that even a few seconds of animation—when done with intent—can bring entire characters and emotions to life.