Showing posts with label animation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animation. Show all posts

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

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




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.

Try it:
If you have extra time, try-
Flipbook Animate
Zimmer Twins Make a Movie
Art Pad
ABC Animate


Available link for download

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

7th Media Arts An introduction to animation and cartoons

7th Media Arts An introduction to animation and cartoons


This animated gif project relates to the animation projects we will try later in the semester.

1. Watch a video on the history of animation: The Animated History of Animation

2. Create a Thumbatrope

3. Research GIF art and animated gifs
GIF Artists:
Kevin Weir
30 Best animated gif artists
Gif artists to know
Mr. Div


Gif pal examples: One, Two, Three, Four, Five

Michelle Mendez Bravos website

STUDENT examples: Look at these examples from last year

4. Create your own Animated GIF
You can make as many as you like. Be creative and original! Turn in your best gif(s) to the HAND IN WORK folder.


5. Write an artist statement
6. Critique

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.

Rotoscope
How to Rotoscope Video
Rotoscoped Music Video (Sims, LMG)
Skateboard rotoscope

Cartoon examples 1
Cartoon examples 2


Try it:
If you have extra time, try-
Flipbook Animate
Zimmer Twins Make a Movie
Art Pad
ABC Animate
Piskelapp


Other gif makers:
-- Gifmaker
-- Imgflip
-- CreateMeme

Available link for download

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

7th Media Arts Stop Motion Animation

7th Media Arts Stop Motion Animation


Research

1. Try a practice animation:
  • Animation game
  • Flipbook Animate
  • Toy Theater Stop Motion Animation
2. Watch some stop-motion examples: Stop-motion Animations
The story of stopmotion
3. Find a cool stop-motion to share with the class.Vimeo stop motion animation. or Google stop-motion animation.

Watch How to make a stop-motion

Planning

Watch How to make a stop-motion
Fill out planning portion

Draw your storyboard STORYBOARD EXAMPLES

Form groups of 3 or 4.
      Person 1- Director: Oversees the filming and production. Follows the storyboard.
      Person 2- Camera-person: Makes sure each shot is properly lit, in focus and steady.
      Persons 3 (and 4)- Actors: Either act in the movie or control the set/characters/objects.

Create

1. Make your set, characters, lettering, and anything else you need.
2. Create a title sequence
3. Take pictures
4. Edit your photos in iMovie
stop-motion in iMovie







  •  If you finish early, try these games:

    • Animation game
    • Flipbook Animate
    • Toy Theater Stop Motion Animation
    Quizlet.com, home of free online educational gamesStudy these flash cards | Study history flash cards


    Student examples
    More student examples
    more ore student examples

    Available link for download

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