Animation Frame Rates and Effects
Grade 10th Grade · Technology · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how varying frame rates in animation can create different effects.
Warm-Up Video
Doodley · 7:31
Why is "Choppy" Animation Better?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Animation does not always use a consistent frame rate; it often varies between 24, 12, 8, or even 6 frames per second to create different effects.
- 2
Holding drawings for a frame longer, such as on 'threes,' can make them more impactful and readable, allowing the audience to feel the weight of the action.
- 3
The recent trend in animation mixes full digital animation with limited animation on 'twos' and 'threes' to emphasize the artist's decisions and give the animation a soul, moving away from fully interpolated animation.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how animating a fight scene at 8 frames per second (on threes) versus 24 frames per second can impact the viewer's experience. Provide a specific example from the video.”
Teacher Guide
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