Example animation 1

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Example animation 2

Example animation 3

Capturing animation with onion skinning

Consistency in frames

Computing

Introduction to animation

Creating animations using frames

Using storyboards to plan an animation

Reviewing an animation

Adding media to an animation

In this unit pupils will explore a range of techniques to create a stop-frame animation. They will have the opportunity to apply their skills by creating a story-based animation. Pupils will extend their animations by adding other types of media to their animation, such as music and text.

Stop-frame animation

What does it mean for an animation to be consistent?

a single picture used to make an animation

to help make sure each frame matches the others

Why should you use a consistency checklist?

keep backgrounds and characters in the same place

Put these steps in order for creating a consistent stop-frame animation:

changing the background and character positions in every frame

keeping backgrounds and characters in the same place for each frame

using as many colours as possible in every frame

Which of the following will make your stop-frame animation look the most realistic?

What do we call things that happen in the beginning, middle, and end of a story?

Which of these is NOT a part of a storyboard?

Put these steps in order for planning an animation:

Starter Quiz

What are the main parts of a story?