What makes a successful animation? 

There is a mystique around art and artists that suggest that great art comes from a streak of inspiration deep within the mind’s creative center. However, it takes more than a stroke of genius to make successful animation. The idea itself is just the first step toward achieving this goal. 
Letting this idea grow, one must be able to open up emotionally and intellectually. Creating animations is also about understanding the basics and possibilities of motion and visual effects. After all, Creations Rely On Possibilities