Animating with Photoshop
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Objective
I can create a simple animated GIF in Photoshop using the timeline panel.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the two types of timelines available in Photoshop for animation, and explain which one the video recommends for creating animations and why.
Explain how to change the frame rate of your animation in Photoshop's timeline panel. Why is it important to set the frame rate at the beginning of your animation project?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the steps you would take to create a simple animation of a ball moving from left to right across the screen in Photoshop, using a video layer in the timeline panel. You want to create a simple animation of a lightbulb turning on and off in Photoshop. Describe how you would use a video group and normal Photoshop layers within the timeline panel to achieve this effect. Explain how you would use the timeline panel in Photoshop to create a simple animation where a square changes color every 3 frames. Specify whether you would use a video layer or video group, and why.”
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