Title: Computer Animation

Unit 26: Computer Animation

Computer Animation is used for the web, games and other software. 3D graphics are used more and more but only 2D are required for this unit.

As with all computer applications you must first identify the need, specific requirements and constraints before building the solution.

We plan to use Macromedia Flash as our main development tool but we will also experiment with Blender and other design packages.

On completion of this you should:

1 Understand the origins and types of animation

2 Be able to use software techniques used in animation

3 Be able to plan, create and review an animation using digital methods.

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Joint 3rd - Maryel Mendiola with Desarrollo Humano and Gerry Jenkins with PHP/MySQL Course

Role: Non-editing teacher — Non-editing teachers can teach in courses and grade students, but may not alter activities.

Role: Student — Students generally have fewer privileges within a course.

Section 1
  U26 Intro Slide Show
  Unit 26 Computer Animation Introduction
  U26 1 Page Scheme of Work + Criteria and which assignment it is in
  Computer Animation Glossary
  U26 Unit Specification
  U26 Criteria Only
Section 2
  Animation Wiki - Add your favourite techniques
  P4 describe two different types of animation tec...
  P5 describe the special factors that need to be ta...
  M2 compare two different specialist software packa...
  Adobe Macromedia Flash 8 Tutorials
  Flash1_and_2_2009 - includes bouncing ball motion guide
  FlashButtons_and_Library
  Steve's Flash Tutorials - Excellent Video Explanations
  Adobe Macromedia Fireworks Tutorials
  Handout: Create a simple ball animated GIF in Fireworks
  Handout: Optimising an animated GIF in Fireworks
  USE AT HOME: Ultrashock Flash examples from experts
  Creating an Animated GIF Using Fireworks
  D1 evaluate one software package or technique that...
Section 3
  P6 design, create and review animations for partic...
  P7 design, create and review animations for partic...
  Techniques for keeping file sizes small: Essential for the web - Publish Options
  Banner Examples - scroll down for lots of animated banners
  Storyboard Template - 4 panels per sheet
  Storyboard Logo Example
  Storyboard Stickman Example for Language Teaching
  M3 adapt and improve animations based on formal re...
  Spare Review Forms for P6 offline and P7 web animations
  D2 evaluate the tools and techniques used to creat...
  Video - Compare 3 methods for bouncing ball: key frame, guide layer and action script - Steve's Tutorials
  Putting it Together - how animation gets made
  You Tube: How it's made - Animation
Section 4
  P1 describe how persistence of vision is used in a...
  Making Movies Move - persistence of vision
  PERSISTENCE OF VISION Planet Science experiment
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  P2 describe three applications for animations ...
  About the Animation industry
  Animation Sector Profile, Who works in Animation and other articles by Skillset
  The Creatures That Jumped Off the Screen - difference between 2D and 3D animation
  Examples of Company Logos, Vitual Sets, TV Advertising
  Animation aids health checkups - BBC News Video
  Animation used to explain science - example
  TEACHING & LEARNING IN SECOND LIFE
  A paramedic suction unit used to teach in Second L...
  Origins: Animated Movies
  Computer Effects in films
  Sports Drinks Realy Work: Alternative use of computer animation - Windows Media Player File
  Computer Cartoons
  YouTube: Laura Solon's radio sketch turned into an animation
  Reference for Making Movies Move, Animated Movies...
  P3 describe the features, advantages and limitat...
  Graphic File formats - find the information among these explanations
  Examples of impressive animated gifs - takes a while to load
  Animator vs. Animation by Alan Becker in Flash
  M1 compare two different animation formats
  Stop-Motion Animated Christmas Card with computer generated snow
  Web Optimisation P5 Describe the special factor...
  M4 explain particular techniques that are used to...
  Techniques for keeping file sizes small: Essentia...
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  D1 - Evaluate one software package or technique that is used to create animations
  Try out alternative animation software here:
  Pencil Animation tool - click to see full size
  Pencil: Download this to your USB key drive and extract it and run it there
  Pencil: simple-stop-motion-animation-of-line.swf
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  Free Computer Animation Program - Cylekx
  Maya 3D Modeling FREE TRIAL
  Maya 3D Brochure PDF
Section 5
  U26 Assignment 1 Brief
  Uploading your work Please make a folder on ...
  Spare Review Forms for P6 offline and P7 web animations
  Uploading your improvements Go back to the f...
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  SUBMIT: Assignment 1 - Written work only.
  Assignment 2
  SUBMIT: Assignment 2
Section 6
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  Animation Vérité - Using Animation to explore grim experiences as an Israeli soldier
  Ari Folman presents his film "Waltz with Bashir" Animated Film about an Israeli Soldier
  Trailer for "Waltz with Bashir" Click 'more info' on right hand side
  Compare two forms of animation for the web: Vs
  Animated Doctor Who - Watch Now - Shada - Example of made-for-web animation
  Animated Doctor Who - Watch Now - The Scream of the Shalka - Example of made-for-web animation
  Animated Doctor Who - Article - The Infinite Quest
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  BBC News Video - Monsters in 3D revolution
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  Liam Kemp's Realistic Face and Neck Distortions
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