Hello! Foundations of Animation – Spring 12′

Welcome!

Foundations of Animation is an introductory course covering various aspects of the history, theory and practice of animation. This will include a broad overview of traditional and computer animation techniques from the earliest experiments until today. Emphasize creating computer 2-D animations using the popular animation program, Adobe Flash CS5.

Required Reading
Flash CS5: The Missing Manual by Chris Grover
Today we will be discussing the following:

1. Course Overview

3. Animation Basics

4. Intro to Flash

5. Animation Inspiration

Required Reading: Begin Reading the Intro and Chapter 1: 13-40

Stop-Motion

Stop-Motion animation uses individual captured moments that are joined together to give the impression of movement.

1906 – Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

Animation Inspiration

Pixilation – Oren Lavie

3D:

Cutout – Jib Jab

http://sendables.jibjab.com/originals/never_a_year_like_09

Magnetosphere Software – Barbarian Group

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Posted by Beth Shero on January 23, 2012

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