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What is the purpose of key frames in Flash animation?
What is the purpose of key frames in Flash animation?
Which type of symbol in Flash is specifically designed for interaction?
Which type of symbol in Flash is specifically designed for interaction?
What is NOT a common format for delivering digital animation?
What is NOT a common format for delivering digital animation?
What is the main advantage of Flash for vector animations?
What is the main advantage of Flash for vector animations?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding interpolation in Flash?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding interpolation in Flash?
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Which component is essential for creating animations in Flash?
Which component is essential for creating animations in Flash?
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Which format is best for bitmapped animations in terms of quality?
Which format is best for bitmapped animations in terms of quality?
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What is a characteristic feature of movie clip symbols in Flash?
What is a characteristic feature of movie clip symbols in Flash?
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What is the main disadvantage of animated GIFs?
What is the main disadvantage of animated GIFs?
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Which technique is NOT a traditional animation method?
Which technique is NOT a traditional animation method?
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What is the purpose of in-betweening in animation?
What is the purpose of in-betweening in animation?
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What does motion interpolation achieve?
What does motion interpolation achieve?
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Which method is used to create more natural movements in animation?
Which method is used to create more natural movements in animation?
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What is a key benefit of using layers in an animation?
What is a key benefit of using layers in an animation?
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What is the main characteristic of Flash movies?
What is the main characteristic of Flash movies?
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What does easing with Bézier curves accomplish?
What does easing with Bézier curves accomplish?
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In the context of hybrid animation, what does 'captured to disk' refer to?
In the context of hybrid animation, what does 'captured to disk' refer to?
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What are the limitations of linear interpolation in animation?
What are the limitations of linear interpolation in animation?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: DMET501 - Introduction to Media Engineering
- Course Topic: Video and Animation (2)
- Instructor: Dr. Shereen Moataz Afifi
- Email: [email protected]
- Semester: Winter 2024
Animation
- Animation is the creation of moving pictures, one frame at a time
- Traditional animation techniques include cel animation, stop motion, and Claymation
- The process of animation can be seen at the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ZWeLLTqJw
- Further information about animation types can be found at this URL: https://creativeones.art/different-types-of-animation/
Image Sequences
- Traditional animation techniques can be captured frame-by-frame using a camera connected to a computer instead of film
- Animation captured digitally can be combined with other digital animation techniques
- Information about hybrid animation techniques can be found at this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAwbcDb5y2k
- Digital animation can be created using graphical programs, with layers facilitating animation processes
- Rotoscoping involves tracing selected elements from a live-action video clip onto a new layer, frame by frame. This method is illustrated at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0YaC8pE8BU
Animated GIFs
- An animated GIF is a single file containing multiple bitmapped images
- These images are displayed in sequence in web browsers and other programs, without requiring additional plug-ins
- Animated GIFs are suitable for short, simple animations due to indexed color and lossless compression methods
- They cannot have soundtracks or player controls
Interpolation
- In traditional cel animation, key frames depict important moments, and in-between frames are created
- Modern animation programs use interpolation to generate frames between key frames, effectively creating movement
- Motion interpolation creates frames that portray the movement of an item based on key frames
- Bitmaps and layers are crucial in interpolation, as elements must be isolated for smoother movement
- Linear interpolation can produce unnatural discontinuities between frames.
- Custom easing using Bézier curves is a way to control the speed of transitions between key frames in an animation
- Motion paths can be used to simulate physical movement, such as a bouncing ball.
Vector Animation in Flash (SWF)
- Flash (SWF) is a popular web animation format often created in the program of the same name. It can also be exported from other programs as SWFs
- Flash uses a timeline to structure animations
- Keyframes are drawn on the stage, while regular frames capture the images of previous key frames
- Objects can be stored in a library as symbols to be reused, increasing efficiency, such as saving images for later use
- Interpolation (tweening) is applied to symbol instances, controlling motion and easing transitions
- An object's size, orientation, opacity, and colour can be interpolated
- Flash includes three types of symbols: graphic symbols, movie clips symbols, and button symbols
Motion Graphics
- Animated graphic design used for creating advertisements, movie titles, and sharing information
- Interpolation may be used to control the rate of change of properties in these animations
Delivering Animation
- Animated GIFs, Flash (SWF), and videos are common formats for animation delivery
- Video is ideal for animations intended for televisions, adding soundtracks, playing controls, and achieving high compression
- Flash is preferred for vector animations
- Bitmapped animations may use animated GIFs (without needing external plugs), but videos are best quality
- Flash movie files are compressed for efficient online animation delivery.
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Test your knowledge on various animation techniques covered in DMET501 - Introduction to Media Engineering. This quiz includes traditional methods like cel animation and stop motion as well as digital techniques. Prepare to explore the fascinating world of animation!
