What animation principle is used when you use the graph editor to create a little bounce at the end of your animation?

The concept of creating a little bounce at the end of an animation primarily relates to the principle of follow through. This principle is based on the idea that different parts of an object may not stop moving at the same time when an action finishes.

In the context of animation, especially when using the graph editor in After Effects, follow through demonstrates how an object doesn't abruptly stop but rather has some trailing motion that mirrors natural movement. By applying a bounce at the end of a motion, the animation appears more realistic and lively. This is because, after the primary action concludes, the additional small movements (like a bounce) mimic what would likely happen in real-world physics.

When using the graph editor, animators can manipulate the velocity and easing of keyframes to visualize and implement this principle effectively. This gives the animation a polished look by ensuring that it behaves in a way that viewers find intuitive and relatable.

The other principles, while important in animation, do not directly relate to achieving a bounce effect. Slow in and slow out pertains to how motions accelerate and decelerate, exaggeration involves amplifying certain actions for a comedic or dramatic effect, and staging is about presenting an action clearly to communicate its importance. However, these principles do not focus