Animation

=__ Animation Info and assignments. __= =**Tutorials:** = =**Blender Tutorials: [| Blender] ** = =**Pencil animation: manual and program: ** ** http://www.pencil-animation.org/ **= = = =** [|Adobe Flash Tutorials] ** = =** [|About.com Animation] ** =

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**1. Animated logo:** **In this unit you will the of “//Branding// “ your film projects.**

 * == **You will identify and discuss important components of a company logo, animation, and story creation.** ==
 * == **You will communicate a simple story or concept for a story that relates to a company logo.** ==
 * == **Your logo will reflect a previously prepared storyboard.** ==
 * = Logo Rubric: [[file:Animation rubric.doc]]=
 * The Storyboard; [|Story boards] **


 * Storyboards are produced in the early stages of preproduction after the story outline and script have been finalized. Storyboards are regularly used in the development of animations and films. Like a graphic novel or comic book a storyboard visually tells the story of your film project using still images r frames. These images are used as a method of communication to your audience or team.**


 * A storyboard is a visual graphic that sequentially depict a narrative. Storyboards are used in the media and film industries to help the director transfer his vision of a story to his crew. They are used to show the production team how each scene will look after editing, through the use of illustrations, and directions of the characters, actions, lighting, visual effects and camera angles.**


 * Another function of a storyboard is to help the team communicate during the development and creative process. Communication is very important in working with a team. The visual descriptions on a storyboard helps the director explain to his crew how they will record the film and how it will be presented to the audience. The story is a working document and during production changes can occur as artistic and technical issues arise during the filming process.**


 * When done well a storyboard serves as a valuable tool used as a reference by the team members, including cinematographers, sound and lighting specialists, producers, editors and others involved in the film production.**


 * The number if frames or images in the storyboard can vary depending on the complexity of the story, actions, and scene changes.; as well as, the time and size of the project. For our purposes you will focus on the essential images that communicate camera angles setting and action. At the very least you will need to illustrate the beginning, middle and end of you story sequence.**

**Storyboard Artists:**
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= #2 Animation: Story, Character and Setting. = Project Rubric: Example: 


 * =In this unit you will create a short 30 second animation based on your character.=
 * =Your character must be included in a setting and the story should have a beginning, middle and end.=
 * =Dialogue may be added as text, or voice overs.=
 * =A musical script can be added but must be an original score.=
 * =Story board with key elements must be handed in before starting the animation.=
 * =Any kind of animation is acceptable; frame by frame, motion tweens, claymation, etc.=