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Introduction to Animation
Storyboarding
At Stage 4, students use specified tools and functions of word processing for composing. They learn to import images and graphics into folders and documents. In formatting documents they learn to desktop publish using graphics in a multimedia presentation or webpage, evaluating appropriate layout and design principles for a specific audience. At Stage 5, students use more advanced specified tools and functions of word processing for composing. They learn to create, import and manipulate graphics. They learn about advanced forms of digital communication such as video conferencing.
Why Animation
Because we teach 21st Century Students who find technology engaging. By recognizing and understanding learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to your students. This improves the speed and quality of their learning. Which learning style are you? Visual (spatial). You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Aural (auditory-musical). You prefer using sound and music. Verbal (linguistic). You prefer using words, both in speech and writing. Physical (kinaesthetic). You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch. Logical (mathematical). You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems. Social (interpersonal). You prefer to learn in groups or with other people. Solitary (intrapersonal). You prefer to work alone and use self-study.
How to animate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tidN8Yj56I
SAM Animation
Video What is SAM Animation http://www.samanimation.com/
Important Point
Project Movie
MOVIE: Export - Renders video as a final project No further editing (possible, but harder) Creates a QuickTime file;
Storyboard
A storyboard visually tells the story of an animation panel by panel, kind of like a comic book. A storyboard should convey some of the following information: What characters are in the frame, and how are they moving? What are the characters saying to each other, if anything? Where the "camera" is in the scene? Close or far away? Has the camera moved?
Storyboard
Storyboard
Storyboard
Tips for students. Your drawings don't have to be fancy! You want to spend just a few minutes drawing each frame. Use basic shapes, stick figures, and simple backgrounds.
Storyboarding http://www.accessart.org.uk/drawingtogether/index.html http://learninginmaineresources.wikispaces.com/Storyboards Animations made by kids http://www.acmi.net.au/video_kids.htm http://www.amazingkids.org/anicon00_12-14.htm#12-14 Animation lessons http://www.amazingkids.org/anilessons.html#lessons Lego films http://www.brickfilms.com/ Free and easy animation site http://fluxtime.com/animate.php