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22 Cards in this Set
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Animation
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simulation of movement created by rapidly displaying images or frames.
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Frame by Frame Animation
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the rapid display of a sequence of still images (2D or 3D) or models in order to create the optical illusion of movement.
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Traditional Animation Process
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Storyboards are created. The preliminary soundtrack is recorded
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Computer Assisted Animation
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Follows the same steps as traditional animation but the computer performs some of the work. Images or frames can be scanned into the computer or created by artists
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Computer Generated Animation
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All the animation and images are created on the computer. Special software is used to create these animations.
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Uses of Animation
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Advertising – used to catch attention, such as banners on websites. Entertainment – films, games, virtual reality
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digital animation
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is based on the frame by frame process.
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Path Based Animation
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also called vector animation
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Programming or Scripting based animation
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Requires knowledge of programming or scripting languages.
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Stop Motion Animatio
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manipulating real-world objects and photographing them one frame at a time. Example: Clay Animation
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Animation Software
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3DS Max, Adobe PhotoShop and Flash, Blender, Cinema 4D ,Maya
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Stage
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part of program where the content is created and manipulated.
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Library
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used to store frequently used files.
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Timeline
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used to organize the content
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Frame
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one individual image in an animation
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Keyframe
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indicates where an action is to occur
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Layers
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the timeline can be divided into different layers to give the author more control over different elements such as sound and text.
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Playhead
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the vertical red marker in the timeline that shows which frame is the current frame as the animation plays.
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Scrubbing
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dragging the playhead across the timeline in order to preview the animation.
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Plugins/Players
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may be required to view an animation over the Internet.
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Plugins
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programs that work with the browser to expand its capabilities, such as allow it to play video or open certain file types.
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Standalone Players
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many plugins can also operate as standalone programs meaning they will open and work without the browser software being open.
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