Introduction to animation
I can explain that animation is a sequence of pictures.
Introduction to animation
I can explain that animation is a sequence of pictures.
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Key learning points
- Animation is a sequence of pictures.
- A flipbook is a small book where the pages each have a slightly different picture and can be flicked through.
- Effective flipbook-style animation follows specific steps.
Keywords
Animation - a way of making pictures or objects look as if they are moving by showing them quickly one after another
Flipbook - a small book where the pages each have a slightly different picture and can be flicked through to show a simple animation
Sequence - a set of pictures in a specific order
Common misconception
Animation is a single picture.
Animation is a way of making pictures or objects look as if they are moving by showing a sequence of them quickly one after another.
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