Examining Graphics and Animation Through Film
Animation:
A really quick or rapid display of movement in sequence, usually through video, camera, or computer generation. Animation creates an illusion of motion displaying in 24-25 or 30 second frames.
Think about your favourite Animated Films.
Did you know, that animated films were origionally created using a series of hundreds of drawings and sketches, created to the movement from one action to another?! CHECK IT OUT!
The Little Mermaid: Animator: Liron Peer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-H-QHXr05U&safe=active
Now we have computer generated programs to help speed up the process.
A really quick or rapid display of movement in sequence, usually through video, camera, or computer generation. Animation creates an illusion of motion displaying in 24-25 or 30 second frames.
Think about your favourite Animated Films.
Did you know, that animated films were origionally created using a series of hundreds of drawings and sketches, created to the movement from one action to another?! CHECK IT OUT!
The Little Mermaid: Animator: Liron Peer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-H-QHXr05U&safe=active
Now we have computer generated programs to help speed up the process.
Artists and animators re-create the step by step movements of people, objects and animals to show the illusion of movement.
Animation Flip Book Assignment
1. In groups of 2-3 create a small story line of 5 images. (Choose from animals, objects and people)
2. From left to right, create a sequence of movement for your images, (for instance a dog running) and sketch them onto a blank sheet of paper.
3. Be sure to colour your images and outline neatly.
4. Cut the boxes of your images out and place them in order, staple them together into a small booklet.
5. Title your work on the front, blank page in accordance to your storyline and underline. Write the date and the names of your group members on the top sheet.
6. Present your mini-animated flip book to the class.
1. In groups of 2-3 create a small story line of 5 images. (Choose from animals, objects and people)
2. From left to right, create a sequence of movement for your images, (for instance a dog running) and sketch them onto a blank sheet of paper.
3. Be sure to colour your images and outline neatly.
4. Cut the boxes of your images out and place them in order, staple them together into a small booklet.
5. Title your work on the front, blank page in accordance to your storyline and underline. Write the date and the names of your group members on the top sheet.
6. Present your mini-animated flip book to the class.
Animated Films: Evolution from the 1937-2009
Animal Farm: George Orwell, 1954
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClaNnaMgbF0&safe=active
Gnomeo and Juliet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw4kVBJAj0g
Astro Boy: Summit, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR6WanhRdzw
Ice Age 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvOFck4dn_8
Evalute and Explain The Evolution of Animation and Graphics in Film:
1. Compare, in detail, the differences in animation from these 1937-2009 Films.
2. How effective are the graphics in this animated film? Why do you say that?
3. If you could make any changes or recommendations to better the graphics and animations used in one of the above films, what would you do and why?
4. Judge the value of how advancing technology helps artists, graphic designers and animators to create these films.
5. If you had access to all the resources and materials animators use to create these films, what type of film could you create? How would you go about creating it? Explain in detail.
Stop Motion
An animation technique where designers, artists and animators create the illusion of moving film using single photograph images. These images are sequenced and timed to give continuous movement, as you would see in a film.
Stop Motion is a very fun and creative way for anyone to artistically express themselves; whether you are using clay models, graphic images, people, objects etc... stop motion gives a unique perspective for your audience to experience your creation.
Lets STOP and Have A Look At Some Examples:
T-SHIRT WAR!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWdSCt4jGE&safe=active
Stop-Motion using 222 t-shirts with varying graphics to show movement.
HER MORNING ELEGANCE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HXUhShhmY&safe=active
Stop-Motion using people and objects
REWINDING YOUR LIFE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8JexiISPNk&safe=active
Stop-Motion using people; creating an story in reverse.
CHANGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOMFod_Qnhg&feature=related&safe=active
Stop-Motion using quick, continuous time movement
SKITTLES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua9a7-PnHUU&feature=related&safe=active
Stop-Motion using graphics, candy and peopl
Putting GRAPHICS Into MOTION
Famous Animator, Tim Burton on the Process of Stop-Motion Video.
Video One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-LXKoNOMj0&safe=active
Video Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAATOXkd5pU&safe=active
Video Three: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLVMvvFQ0yo&safe=active
Graphics Demo In Stop Motion: Pouring Water into a Glass.
Materials Needed: Two Large Glasses, Water to Fill the Glass, Coloured Food Colouring or Dye, Camera.
Sequence of Motion: Large glass begins empty, photographs are taken as water slowly fills up the glass. Large glass is full. Series of 10-15 photographs taken.
Photographs are uploaded in order of sequence into Windows Live Movie Maker.
Choose a time sequence from 5-8 seconds. Save, play and enjoy!
Sequence of Motion: Large glass begins empty, photographs are taken as water slowly fills up the glass. Large glass is full. Series of 10-15 photographs taken.
Photographs are uploaded in order of sequence into Windows Live Movie Maker.
Choose a time sequence from 5-8 seconds. Save, play and enjoy!
Link To Our Class Demo:
Let's Make A Stop-Motion Video!!!!!
1. Think of a simple task you do everyday, (for instance tying your shoes or brushing your teeth).
2. Choose one task from your everyday life to expand on.
3. Create a storyline of how you would put together your stop motion film from beginning to end.
4. Sketch each photograph you would take in the 20 boxes provided,
keeping in mind that your story must begin in box one and continue until the end in box 20.
Your story must flow in sequence and make sense in it's movements.
5. Once you have your sequence of sketches completed NEATLY and CLEARLY on your sheet, begin creating a set list with the objects and materials you will need to complete your video.
6. Bring in your supplies for next class and set up your stage.
7. Once your stage is set, begin taking photographs in order from your storyline sheet, (taking a photo, then creating the new movement, then taking the next photo of your storyline etc... until you have completed the 20 boxes in order).
8. Upload your photographs in order of storyline appearance into Windows Live Movie Maker and choose a time sequence from 5-8 seconds.
9. Save your work as "Graphics, your year, your name, your form".
10. Present your work to the class, including your choice of daily task, why you chose to do that and how you went about executing it within a storyline.
1. Think of a simple task you do everyday, (for instance tying your shoes or brushing your teeth).
2. Choose one task from your everyday life to expand on.
3. Create a storyline of how you would put together your stop motion film from beginning to end.
4. Sketch each photograph you would take in the 20 boxes provided,
keeping in mind that your story must begin in box one and continue until the end in box 20.
Your story must flow in sequence and make sense in it's movements.
5. Once you have your sequence of sketches completed NEATLY and CLEARLY on your sheet, begin creating a set list with the objects and materials you will need to complete your video.
6. Bring in your supplies for next class and set up your stage.
7. Once your stage is set, begin taking photographs in order from your storyline sheet, (taking a photo, then creating the new movement, then taking the next photo of your storyline etc... until you have completed the 20 boxes in order).
8. Upload your photographs in order of storyline appearance into Windows Live Movie Maker and choose a time sequence from 5-8 seconds.
9. Save your work as "Graphics, your year, your name, your form".
10. Present your work to the class, including your choice of daily task, why you chose to do that and how you went about executing it within a storyline.
