Introduction to animation: bringing digital art to life
I can create a short digital animation loop using frames, keyframes, and a timeline to bring my artwork to life.
Introduction to animation: bringing digital art to life
I can create a short digital animation loop using frames, keyframes, and a timeline to bring my artwork to life.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Animation is created by sequencing images over time.
- Frames and keyframes are the building blocks of digital animation.
- Timelines help animators to create the structure and sequence of an animation.
Keywords
Animation - the process of creating the illusion of movement by displaying a sequence of images or frames
Frame - a single still image in an animation sequence
Keyframe - a frame that marks a significant change in movement or design
Timeline - a digital workspace showing the order and duration of frames
Common misconception
Animation is just drawing moving pictures quickly.
Animation is carefully planned, using frames, keyframes, and digital tools to control timing, pace, and movement.
Equipment
Computers or tablets with animation-capable software. Digital stylus or mouse. Sketchbooks and pencils for planning sequences.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is animation?
Q2.Match the terms to their definitions:
A single still image in an animation sequence
A digital workspace showing the order and duration of frames
A frame that marks a significant change in movement or design
Q3.Why do animators use a storyboard?
Q4.Match the different types of animation to their descriptions.
hand drawn frames
digitally-made 3D models
animated graphic design
tracing over live-action footage