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Aspiring animator? Learn a few fun animation techniques with these videos.
Instructions Step 1: Plan the animation Plan out your animation. Assume there will be about 12 cells, or steps. TIP: The best animations for a zoetrope are cyclical, like a man walking, or a sun rising and setting. Step 2: Place the lid flat side down Place the can lid flat side down. Step 3: …
Instructions Step 1: Sketch a plan of your animation Plan out your animation with sketches. There should be 8 to 12 steps, each representing a frame. TIP: The best animations for a phenakistoscope are cyclical, like a horse galloping or a child jumping rope. Step 2: Draw a circle Anchor your compass point in the …
Instructions Step 1: Use ruler to draw frames Use the ruler to help you lightly draw a series of rectangles on loose paper. These will act as guides, or frames, for your concept. TIP: Start with about 48 frames—you can add or subtract later as needed. Step 2: Sketch animation in frames Conceptualize in your …
