Recording drawings
You can
input drawings into your computer in several ways. The three basic methods
are:
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Draw normally on paper then use a digital still camera, a digital video camera, or a scanner to record the drawings. This is the image capture method. |
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Draw directly into the computer using a drawing tablet or mouse. |
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Use existing clip-art, which then can be altered by drawing directly
on the picture, or using a computer program that will produce the
animation. This method can be used with just a mouse, but a drawing
tablet is a great help. |
There are numerous animation programs available.
Search: Persistence of vision |
Types of animation
There are many styles and techniques in animation, but for children the two main ones are:
- Drawn animation: This refers to any form where each stage
of the movement needs to be drawn as a separate image. For example,
a walk cycle might require 8 drawings. (show)
- Cutout animation: This refers to any form where cutout or
flat shapes are moved around under the camera. Typically these shapes
will be cardboard cutouts, but can be any flat object such as coins,
buttons, string, etc.
Cutouts can be made from magnetic rubber sheets, or the cardboard
can have magnetic strips stuck on the back. The pictures can then be put
on a magnetic board.
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