Animation
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although there are other methods. (from Wikipedia)
For more information about classical and computer animation, click here to download the Intro to Animation PowerPoint presentation.
Click here to see the Animation Exemplar page (really awesome student work).
3D STUDIO MAX MODELING AND ANIMATION PROJECT
For this assignment, you will work with 3D Studio Max to create an original scene that features a variety of modeling and construction techniques. The scene will be animated and will feature effective use of lighting, textures and backgrounds. Following in-class lessons and completing tutorials will prepare you for you final 3D Max Animation Project; you will have approx. 10 periods to learn 3D Max.
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Autodesk Software is offering FREE software for students to download through Facebook. You can get educational copy of programs such as 3DS Max 2012, Maya and Autocad. This is an amazing opportunity to access thousands of dollars worth of software to work with outside of school.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FACEBOOK AUTODESK PAGE.
Pre-Production:
Begin by sketching ideas for your character. Create at least three sketches of your character. Think of the different shapes you will use to create your character. Once sketches of your character are complete you will sketch out your animation onto a story-boards.
Production and Animation/Scene Details:
Final animation will be rendered as an AVI file (final copy should be saved into your “Hand-in” folder)
WHAT YOU'LL HAND IN: Due: TBA in class
Final Animation Project
Save copies in your animation project folder & submit final work to class Hand-In folder
Click here for Rubric
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although there are other methods. (from Wikipedia)
For more information about classical and computer animation, click here to download the Intro to Animation PowerPoint presentation.
Click here to see the Animation Exemplar page (really awesome student work).
3D STUDIO MAX MODELING AND ANIMATION PROJECT
For this assignment, you will work with 3D Studio Max to create an original scene that features a variety of modeling and construction techniques. The scene will be animated and will feature effective use of lighting, textures and backgrounds. Following in-class lessons and completing tutorials will prepare you for you final 3D Max Animation Project; you will have approx. 10 periods to learn 3D Max.
AWESOME OFFER FOR STUDENTS! FREE AUTODESK SOFTWARE
Autodesk Software is offering FREE software for students to download through Facebook. You can get educational copy of programs such as 3DS Max 2012, Maya and Autocad. This is an amazing opportunity to access thousands of dollars worth of software to work with outside of school.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FACEBOOK AUTODESK PAGE.
Pre-Production:
Begin by sketching ideas for your character. Create at least three sketches of your character. Think of the different shapes you will use to create your character. Once sketches of your character are complete you will sketch out your animation onto a story-boards.
- Character must feature at least one non-primitive shape (using modifiers- your character/object should be manipulated/modified in some way – extrude, bevel, boolean, bend, twist, etc)
- Character/scene should be constructed of no less than 6 separate geometric objects
- You may also create a 3D text flyby, similar to animations you might see at the start of a movie (ex. 20th Century Fox Logo).
Production and Animation/Scene Details:
- Minimum 250 frames (approx. 8-9 seconds in length)
- Must have a background for the scene (including ground for models to “stand” on). You should use boxes, etc. to apply images/materials to create background
- Scene will feature at least 1 light (with cast shadows applied to create depth)
- Scene will feature at least 1 camera that has been animated in some way (fly around, etc.)
- At least one object in the scene must be animated (NOT including the camera) – should be reasonably complex animation that lasts the entire duration of the scene
Final animation will be rendered as an AVI file (final copy should be saved into your “Hand-in” folder)
WHAT YOU'LL HAND IN: Due: TBA in class
Final Animation Project
Save copies in your animation project folder & submit final work to class Hand-In folder
- Sketches, Storyboard
- Final Animation Rendered as an AVI file and placed in your hand-in folder.
Click here for Rubric
Here's the link to Tyson Ibele's website (former BCI comm-tech student) - www.tysonibele.com.
Click here to download the Material Library for 3DS Max 2010.
Click here to download the Material Library for 3DS Max 2010.