Friday, October 19, 2018

Techniques and Formats -




Time Lapse -  A sequence of images taken over a period  of time, when these images are                                   played together they make the action appear much faster.

  • This technique is good because you can show movement over a long period of time
  • Disadvantages might include that it will take a long time and could become boring to shoot.
  • This type of animation could be used in science to document the movement of a planet or star, it could also be used in sports to show the steps at which a figure or object moves.
Claymation - Claymation is animation using malleable figures, each shot is taken one 
                        frame at a time.
  • This type of animation is usually intended for a younger audience. 
  • Disadvantages of this technique might be how time consuming and tedious this task might be, especially on a large scale.
  • Some advantages could include the effects you can create using an inanimate object. 
  • Some examples include - Wallace and 'grommit', 'Shaun the sheep' and 'Early man'

Found Object - Object animation is a type of stop motion that creates movement for any                                     object that is not drawn.

  • The advantages of this technique are it means you can animate the real world, making for interesting narratives.
  • Some disadvantages might be that it could be quite difficult to get the correct speed to make your animation effective 
  • Some examples include animators such as pes

Puppetry -  Puppet animation is a type of animation, where puppets are used                                                    because  of  their human quality's, so figures can be moved the puppet easily.                             Each frame is shot one frame at a time. 
  • puppets are mostly used in children's television because they can interact with children.
  • Advantages of using puppets might include the fact puppets have human qualities and can easily convey emotions. 
  • Some examples are iconic childrens' television such as 'Bagpuss' and 'clangers'. Some modern examples include 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets'
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