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what is balance?
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is a sought after commodity in our culture. visual balance occurs when elements are distributed evenly or proportionately in space. the two basic types of balance are symmetrical and asymmetrical.
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what is counterpoint?
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used to anchor big/small or light/dark elements, using opposites to achieve balance.
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what is rhythm?
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a strong regular repeated pattern. graphic designers use it to have duration and sequence. pattern has unbroken repetition therefore when designing the designers are very punctuate with change and variation. (book)
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how do rhythm and balance work together?
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the repetition and change awaken visual form. the focal point will carry the viewers eye across the page. but some things dont have a focal point like patterns( repeating elements) .
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what is symmetry and the 3 basic types ?
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white space in a symmetrical design is passive.symmetrical desgin = passive ground.
1. bilateral- mirror and in the middle 2.rotaional 3.crystallographic - repeating pattern |
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what is motion?
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a type of change and change happens in time. it can be implied or literal.
literal- elements can stay still while the environments around them change implied- diagonal lines, cropped shapes |
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what is sequential time?
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images in a row create a story like words.
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how does animation use motion/movement?
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uses a sequence of still images to create the illusion of movement(precipitance of vision). the key frames are the fixed states between movement. the speed of change indicate qualities of movement.
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what is a storyboard?
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summarizing the key movements of an animation's events. suggest flow and major changes of action
this can include: character details, camera angles, soundtracks, movement, effects, timing, transitions... |
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kinetic means?
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moving.
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when transitions are done well..?
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they should not be noticed.
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