Exploring Animation Techniques
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Objective
I can compare and contrast different animation techniques, including 2D, 3D, traditional, stop motion, rotoscoping, and CGI.
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Warm-up video
Bloop Animation · 8:10
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Traditional animation, also known as cell animation, involves animators drawing every frame by hand to create the illusion of movement.
- 2
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.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
Which animation technique involves drawing every frame by hand?
Explain the main difference between traditional animation and 2D animation as described in the video.
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Compare and contrast 2D animation and 3D animation. List at least two key differences between the two techniques based on what you learned in the video.”
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