Quick Tutorials
Complete just the orange columns between pages 4-18 to 4-29.
Save both your carPath and mBikeRotate files for me to check off on your computer.
The Walking Man
Draw a person walking onto the Flash "Stage" and off the other side and out of the "Stage" area.
You must use "Frame-by-Frame" animating to make this persons movement look fluid.
You must animate the arms and the legs (extra credit points for feet and hands) in each frame.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
What To Do Today, 1/4
Mr Ballew has a really bad sore throat and is going to be refrain from talking today.
Here is what you should be working on today.
1. Finish your "Skills Reviews" for Chapter 1 and 2.
2. Work on your 10 - 15 second Flash Animation (see posting below).
3. If you have finished both of these, you will need to begin Storyboarding your 1 Minute Flash Animation. You will be required to have 12 different shots (1 side of a Storyboard sheet) completed and checked off by me before you begin to animate.
Remember that you will need a CLEAR narrative that has a conflict and a resolution. You are not bound to the limitations of Stop Motion Animation, so you can create any type of story you want.
Good luck!
Here is what you should be working on today.
1. Finish your "Skills Reviews" for Chapter 1 and 2.
2. Work on your 10 - 15 second Flash Animation (see posting below).
3. If you have finished both of these, you will need to begin Storyboarding your 1 Minute Flash Animation. You will be required to have 12 different shots (1 side of a Storyboard sheet) completed and checked off by me before you begin to animate.
Remember that you will need a CLEAR narrative that has a conflict and a resolution. You are not bound to the limitations of Stop Motion Animation, so you can create any type of story you want.
Good luck!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Creating Motion in Flash
Today, if you're finished with the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Skills Reviews, you'll begin to animate a 10 to 15 second short.
This animation can be anything you like. It does not have to be a narrative.
My main concern is that you experiment with motion and movement of objects and shapes.
Create movement in your animation using Motion Tween.
You will need to animate 4 SEPARATE OBJECTS in your animation.
Your animation should be at a minimum of 12 fps.
Experiment and have fun with this assignment.
You do not have to storyboard before you animate, but this will be the only time when you will NOT storyboard your idea for an animation project in this class.
The main purpose is to create movement.
This assignment is due by the end of class on Wednesday, January 5th.
When you're done with this assignment, you'll Publish it as a .swf file and save it as using the following naming convention: 6_ballewm_short1.swf
Drop this Published Flash file into my Staff folder 'Classes', 'Period 6'
This animation can be anything you like. It does not have to be a narrative.
My main concern is that you experiment with motion and movement of objects and shapes.
Create movement in your animation using Motion Tween.
You will need to animate 4 SEPARATE OBJECTS in your animation.
Your animation should be at a minimum of 12 fps.
Experiment and have fun with this assignment.
You do not have to storyboard before you animate, but this will be the only time when you will NOT storyboard your idea for an animation project in this class.
The main purpose is to create movement.
This assignment is due by the end of class on Wednesday, January 5th.
When you're done with this assignment, you'll Publish it as a .swf file and save it as using the following naming convention: 6_ballewm_short1.swf
Drop this Published Flash file into my Staff folder 'Classes', 'Period 6'
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Stop Motion Animation Turn In
Make sure your movie is exported as a "Quicktime" file.
The Naming Convention is "6_ballewm_animation"
You will be turning this project in on my "vidstore" server.
Click on your Desktop to prompt the "Finder" menu.
Go to "Go" at the top of your screen.
"Connect to Server"
Type in "vidstore" and the click on "Connect"
The Name is "swvid1"
the Password is "vidwood1"
Now choose "SW Video Classes"
Choose the "Video Production 1" folder.
Drag your Quicktime file into the "STOP MOTION ANIMATION PROJECTS" folder.
Make sure to disconnect from the vidstore server once it's done copying your file.
Do this by dragging your "vidstore" connection into the "Trash"
The Naming Convention is "6_ballewm_animation"
You will be turning this project in on my "vidstore" server.
Click on your Desktop to prompt the "Finder" menu.
Go to "Go" at the top of your screen.
"Connect to Server"
Type in "vidstore" and the click on "Connect"
The Name is "swvid1"
the Password is "vidwood1"
Now choose "SW Video Classes"
Choose the "Video Production 1" folder.
Drag your Quicktime file into the "STOP MOTION ANIMATION PROJECTS" folder.
Make sure to disconnect from the vidstore server once it's done copying your file.
Do this by dragging your "vidstore" connection into the "Trash"
Make sure your movie is exported as a "Quicktime" file.
The Naming Convention is "6_ballewm_animation"
You will be turning this project in on my "vidstore" server.
Click on your Desktop to prompt the "Finder" menu.
Go to "Go" at the top of your screen.
"Connect to Server"
Type in "vidstore" and the click on "Connect"
The Name is "swvid1"
the Password is "vidwood1"
Now choose "SW Video Classes"
Choose the "Video Production 1" folder.
Drag your Quicktime file into the "STOP MOTION ANIMATION PROJECTS" folder.
Make sure to disconnect from the vidstore server once it's done copying your file.
Do this by dragging your "vidstore" connection into the "Trash"
The Naming Convention is "6_ballewm_animation"
You will be turning this project in on my "vidstore" server.
Click on your Desktop to prompt the "Finder" menu.
Go to "Go" at the top of your screen.
"Connect to Server"
Type in "vidstore" and the click on "Connect"
The Name is "swvid1"
the Password is "vidwood1"
Now choose "SW Video Classes"
Choose the "Video Production 1" folder.
Drag your Quicktime file into the "STOP MOTION ANIMATION PROJECTS" folder.
Make sure to disconnect from the vidstore server once it's done copying your file.
Do this by dragging your "vidstore" connection into the "Trash"
Thursday, October 7, 2010
1 Minute Stop Motion Animation
For this 1 Minute Stop Motion project your animation will need to be no shorter than, yes, you guessed it, 1 Minute. 1 percentage point will be taken off for each second your animation is under 1 Minute. However, once you've surpassed the 1 Minute mark, your animation can be as long as you like.
Your 1 minute animation MUST HAVE A NARRATIVE!
If you recall, this means that you will need to tell a story that's clear for your audience to understand.
Your 1 minute Animation should have the following:
1. It must be 1 minute, no less.
2. It must have Sound Effects and a Soundtrack.
3. You can use talking in your 1 minute Animation, but it is not required.
4. Your Animation must have Close Up Shots that will engage the audience. Your Animation should NOT be filmed from just 1 Long Shot. Add a variety of shots to your repertoire.
Your 1 Minute Stop Motion Animation Project is due by the end of class on Thursday, November 11th. This will be an 'Anchor Assignment', which means that when we're not working on tutorials or other exercises in class, you should be working on this project.
This Project is worth 1/5th of your Final Grade.
Your 1 minute animation MUST HAVE A NARRATIVE!
If you recall, this means that you will need to tell a story that's clear for your audience to understand.
Your 1 minute Animation should have the following:
1. It must be 1 minute, no less.
2. It must have Sound Effects and a Soundtrack.
3. You can use talking in your 1 minute Animation, but it is not required.
4. Your Animation must have Close Up Shots that will engage the audience. Your Animation should NOT be filmed from just 1 Long Shot. Add a variety of shots to your repertoire.
Your 1 Minute Stop Motion Animation Project is due by the end of class on Thursday, November 11th. This will be an 'Anchor Assignment', which means that when we're not working on tutorials or other exercises in class, you should be working on this project.
This Project is worth 1/5th of your Final Grade.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Stop Motion Animation Bump
This will be the first of many creative endeavors for this class.
With any creative project, you will need to take the time to think about what your final product will look like.
I cannot emphasize enough how important the 'Pre-Production' portion of any project you create in this class, will be.
You will use our class time today to ponder what your Video Bulletin Bump will look and sound like.
My expectations are higher for this class, this year, than what they were for my last year's Computer Animation Class.
Remember, these Bumps will be seen by the entire school, so make them visually interesting and entertaining. This is an opportunity for your creativity to be appreciated by the masses.
While you finish brainstorming today, think hard about what type of Sound Effects (SFX) we'll hear in your Bump, along with what song you will add to your final edit.
You can also spend time building your sets, backdrops, or characters out of any of the materials you are using. Once you have completed that, you can begin to film your Stop Motion Animation.
YOU MUST CLEAN UP THOROUGHLY AT THE END OF EACH CLASS PERIOD BY POLICING AND CLEANING YOUR DESK AND THE FLOOR AROUND YOU. YOUR SUBSTITUTE WILL NOT LET YOU LEAVE UNTIL HE IS HAPPY WITH HOW WELL YOU HAVE CLEANED UP YOUR AREA.
Your Brainstorm or Storyboard will include the following information:
1. Explanation of what will happen in your Bump.
2. What props/action figures/materials will you use?
3. What type of SFX will we hear?
4. What song will be used as your Soundtrack?
Your Video Bulletin Bump will be 10-15 seconds long.
With any creative project, you will need to take the time to think about what your final product will look like.
I cannot emphasize enough how important the 'Pre-Production' portion of any project you create in this class, will be.
You will use our class time today to ponder what your Video Bulletin Bump will look and sound like.
My expectations are higher for this class, this year, than what they were for my last year's Computer Animation Class.
Remember, these Bumps will be seen by the entire school, so make them visually interesting and entertaining. This is an opportunity for your creativity to be appreciated by the masses.
While you finish brainstorming today, think hard about what type of Sound Effects (SFX) we'll hear in your Bump, along with what song you will add to your final edit.
You can also spend time building your sets, backdrops, or characters out of any of the materials you are using. Once you have completed that, you can begin to film your Stop Motion Animation.
YOU MUST CLEAN UP THOROUGHLY AT THE END OF EACH CLASS PERIOD BY POLICING AND CLEANING YOUR DESK AND THE FLOOR AROUND YOU. YOUR SUBSTITUTE WILL NOT LET YOU LEAVE UNTIL HE IS HAPPY WITH HOW WELL YOU HAVE CLEANED UP YOUR AREA.
Your Brainstorm or Storyboard will include the following information:
1. Explanation of what will happen in your Bump.
2. What props/action figures/materials will you use?
3. What type of SFX will we hear?
4. What song will be used as your Soundtrack?
Your Video Bulletin Bump will be 10-15 seconds long.
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