Showing posts with label introduction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label introduction. 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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Friday, March 3, 2017

A brief introduction to economic literacy for today Joseph Stiglitz speaks some true words

A brief introduction to economic literacy for today Joseph Stiglitz speaks some true words



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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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