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Animation began as a series of hand-drawn images. Today, computers are used to create both 2D and 3D animation.

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What Is Animation?What Is Animation?

Animation is the creation of simulated movement by using a series of still images.

The zoetrope and similar toys from the 1800s led to the development of motion pictures.

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Types of AnimationTypes of Animation

Hand-drawn animation

Stop-motion animation

Computer animation

Motion-capture animation

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Hand-Drawn AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationEach drawing is slightly different from the next.

The drawings are photographed.

Each drawing makes up one frame in a film.

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Stop-Motion AnimationStop-Motion AnimationA model is posed, photographed, and then adjusted slightly for the next shot.

Models may be created from clay, from rubber skin over a moveable metal frame, or entirely on the computer.

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Computer AnimationComputer Animation

Computer animation software can be used to create an animated scene, a cartoon, a video game, or even a full-length movie.

Software is available for two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) animation.

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Motion-Capture AnimationMotion-Capture AnimationMagnetic: Sensors placed on an actor’s body measure magnetic fields created by a transmitter.

Optical: Video cameras track the motion of light-emitting diodes or reflective markers placed on the joints of the actor’s body.

Electro-mechanical devices resembling an exoskeleton are worn by the actor.

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Where Is Animation Used?Where Is Animation Used?

TV and movies

Web sites

Video games

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Animation for TV and MoviesAnimation for TV and Movies

Storyboards show the action and dialog.

Characters, props, and sets are created with 3D modeling software.

Key frames show the beginning and ending point in an action sequence. Computers generate the “in-between” frames needed to simulate motion.

Shading, lighting, and rendering add realism.

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Animation for Web SitesAnimation for Web Sites

GIF format is a simple sequence of animated still pictures.

FlashTM software produces sophisticated animations.

Dynamic HTML can be used to produce high-quality animations.

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Animation for Video GamesAnimation for Video Games

The story line is created.

Characters and backgrounds are designed, and storyboards are prepared.

Characters are programmed with behaviors.

The game is tested, and flaws are corrected.

The game is marketed.