Exploring Animation Techniques
11th Grade · Art · 80 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast different animation techniques, including 2D, 3D, traditional, stop motion, rotoscoping, and CGI.
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Traditional animation, also known as cell animation, involves animators drawing every frame by hand to create the illusion of movement.
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Unlike traditional animation, 2D animation utilizes vector-based programs like Flash, allowing animators to create rigs for characters and move body parts individually.
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Stop motion animation combines live-action filmmaking with traditional character animation by taking photos of objects, moving them slightly, and then playing the photos back in sequence to create the illusion of movement.
