Monday, March 13, 2017
7th Media Arts Animation and Cartoons introduction
7th Media Arts Animation and Cartoons introduction
This animated gif project relates to the animation projects we will try later in the semester. Watch a video on the history of animation:
The Animated History of Animation
Create an Animated GIF
Gifmaker
Imgflip
CreateMeme
Gifmaker
Imgflip
CreateMeme
some good GIFs: One, Two, Three, Four, Five
Artist GIFs from old photos: Kevin Weir
Look at these examples from last semester
We will practice writing an artist statement to go along with your project.
Extra video: The Story of Animation
Extra video: The Story of Animation
CARTOON Yourself:
This project will introduce you to some basic Photoshop tools and using mouse control. We will use Photoshop to trace a digital photo and show an expressive and emotive cartoon face.
If you have extra time, try-
Flipbook Animate
Zimmer Twins Make a Movie
Art Pad
ABC Animate
Available link for download
