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INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION.pptx by anonymous
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- 2. WHAT IS ANIMATION Animationis the process of creating the illusion of movement by displaying a series of images, drawings, or models in rapid sequence. It brings static visuals to life, making characters, objects, and scenes move and act.
- 3. THE CORE IDEAOF ANIMATION Animation tricks the brain into thinking that a still image is moving. This is based on a principle called "persistence of vision"—where the human eye retains an image for a split second even after it's gone. When a series of images is shown quickly (usually 24 or more frames per second), they appear as smooth motion.
- 4. TYPES OF ANIMATION • 2DANIMATION • 3D ANIMATION • STOP MOTION • MOTION GRAPHIC • CUT OUT ANIMATION
- 5. 2D ANIMATION 2D animationis a type of animation where characters, backgrounds, and objects are created in a two-dimensional (flat) space. This means the images have height and width, but no depth.
- 6. 2D ANIMATION Key Features: •Uses flat drawings or graphics • Moves characters frame by frame • Often used in cartoons, educational videos, and explainer animations
- 7. 3D ANIMATION 3D animationis a technique where objects, characters, and environments are created in a three-dimensional space — meaning they have height, width, and depth. This makes them look more realistic and lifelike compared to 2D animation.
- 8. 3D ANIMATION Key Features: •Uses 3D models instead of flat drawings • Allows for rotation and movement from any angle • Includes lighting, texture, shadows, and camera effects
- 9. STOP MOTION Stop motionis a type of animation where physical objects are moved in small steps between photographed frames. When the frames are played in sequence, the objects appear to move on their own.
- 10. STOP MOTION • Usesreal objects, not drawings or digital models • Captures one photo at a time, then slightly moves the object • Very time-consuming but creates a unique, handmade feel
- 11. CUT-OUT ANIMATION Cut-out animation isa style of animation where characters and objects are created using flat shapes, like paper or digital cutouts, and moved frame by frame to create motion.
- 12. CUT-OUT ANIMATION • Uses 2Dflat pieces (paper, fabric, or digital images) • Movement is created by repositioning parts (like arms or legs) • Can be made traditionally (by hand) or digitally
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- 14. LIGHTBOX A lightbox isa tool used in traditional animation and drawing to help artists see through paper layers. It’s basically a flat, illuminated surface that shines light from underneath, allowing you to trace or align drawings accurately.
- 15. PEG BAR A lightboxis a tool used in traditional animation and drawing to help artists see through paper layers. It’s basically a flat, illuminated surface that shines light from underneath, allowing you to trace or align drawings accurately.
- 16. PAPER AND CEL Thisis the earliest form of 2D animation where each frame is drawn on individual sheets of paper. While Cel animation involves drawing characters on transparent plastic sheets (cels), which are then placed over a painted background. This way, the background doesn't have to be redrawn for each frame.
- 17. GRATICULE OR 12 FIELDCHART A graticule, also known as a 12-field chart, is a guideline tool used in traditional 2D animation to help animators maintain consistent size, placement, and movement of characters and scenes across all frames.
- 18. BAR SHEET AND DOPESHEET Dope Sheet (Exposure Sheet or X-Sheet) A dope sheet is a detailed chart that breaks down what happens in each frame of the animation, often used by animators, editors, and camera operators.
- 19. BAR SHEET AND DOPESHEET Bar Sheet A bar sheet is like the musical version of the dope sheet, mainly used when the animation is synced to music or rhythm (especially in musical scenes or rhythmic actions).
- 20. PRODUCTION FOLDER A Production Folderin animation is a well- organized physical or digital folder that holds all the materials needed to produce an animated scene or project. It keeps everything in order so animators, editors, and production staff can work smoothly and efficiently.
- 21. DRAWING KIT A drawingkit is a collection of tools and materials used by animators and artists for creating traditional animation or concept art. It helps them sketch, clean up, and finalize their drawings with accuracy and creativity.
- 22. ART GUM ERASER AnArt Gum Eraser is a soft, square-shaped eraser made from rubbery gum material. It’s designed to gently remove pencil marks without damaging the paper, making it ideal for artists and animators.
- 23. DIGITAL CAMERA A digitalcamera captures images electronically and saves them as digital files, unlike older film cameras. In animation, it’s used to photograph each frame of the animation, which are later combined to create movement.
- 24. ACTIVITY 1 Answer in5–8 or more sentences: “Which animation style do you find most interesting and why?”
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