Creating Impact Frames
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Objective
I can create an impact frame to emphasize a key action in an animated scene.
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Warm-up video
Ruben Schultze-Seehof · 3:38
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Impact frames are flashy moments that add drama and increase the impact of a story.
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A basic impact frame can be a white frame, a black frame, or a combination of both.
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When animating an impact frame, animate the action normally first, then decide where to add the impact frame.
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Practice
11 questions
What is the primary purpose of using impact frames in animation?
Describe the basic structure of a scene that incorporates an impact frame.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a specific action in an animated scene and explain how you would add an impact frame to emphasize that action. Be sure to include the type of impact frame (e.g., white frame, black frame, painterly style, graphical elements) you would use and where you would place it in relation to the action.”
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