I've really been in the mood to make a blog post about the principles and elements of animation, and how I think they are universally applicable to any one in any motion based medium.  But why reiterate whats already been covered by a much better teacher than I?  

While we were working diligently to build Citrus Cel 2011 into a bigger event, I reconnected with my animation professor from SCAD, Larry Lauria.  Turns out he blogs pretty frequently for Animation World Network.  It really is worth reading from time to time.

Larry Lauria - Always Animated

The most recent post about Overlapping Action is a perfect example of why we want him here...teaching Citrus Cel attendees what makes a simple animation awesome.  Seriously...how many people are going to give you illustrated guides like this?