Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Digital Animation Made Easy (MP3)

Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and complete two tasks: 1. Create and Email a Dvolver Animation Scene to Mr. S for credit. 2. Open Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications. Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 25-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.

When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film.
There are normally 25 pictures per second. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with animation we can do a lot more than just follow the laws of nature. We can do anything, we can tell the story just as it is in our dreams.

Animation is a tool of communication.
When we animate we must not forget to put idea and intention in the movements. A movement without idea and intention is boring. Another great communication tool is the contrast; fast/slow, backwards/forwards and so on. If we remember this it makes us animate better. So if you want to animate something going up, you think go down first. If you you want to stretch your character, you squash him first. The best thing is to do the movement yourself or make a friend do it so you can study the movement. This also helps you plan your animation. The better you know what to do, the better you can animate it.

See The Animation Section of ANIMWORK (Click Here) for more information about this project.

I Can't Wait, I Want To Make Something Right Now!  Try using DVOLVER.com to make a mini-animation:  http://www.dvolver.com/moviemaker/make.html  

A Little More Advanced:  Try the ZIMMERTWINS website for a longer animations made easy. You could have them talk to each other, about different things, or create news-style reporting cartoons.

Learn More About It:  http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-art-timing  How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. And a step-by-step guide:  http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-2d-tools-part-1

You Could Also Check Out:  A European partnership created this guide to help teachers learn more about using animation to teach. With some basics in place such as how to create a good story and what tools to use, ANIMWORK puts everything into perspective for any teacher who wants to create his or her own animation.

DIGITAL SCENE & BACKGROUND PICTURE CREATION PROJECT DIRECTIONS

A.  CREATE A DVOLVER CARTOON AND SEND IT FOR CREDIT TODAY!

B.  CREATE A BACKGROUND SCENE TO START WITH:
Step 1: Log into Google or Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Computer

Step 2: Create NEW Slides Presentation or NEW Presentation in PowerPoint

Step 3: Use the Drawing Tools to make a stick figure scene. Make sure to place specific layers in order and use a variety of colors and styles to make it vibrant.

Step 4: Export you Presentation/Slide as an Image and Upload to Google Drive

Step 5: SHARE your Image with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

C. ANIMATE IT:
Your project must include at least 30 slides.  It must have at least 3 layers of depth:  Foreground, Middle Ground, Background.  It must have at least 3 things moving during the course of the animation.  Your motion must incorporate LAYERS of movement where items move in-front or behind each other.  You must Upload and SHARE your project with instructor using Google Drive for credit.

D.  MAKE IT INTO A MOVIE:
Step 1.  Open your project in Google Slides/MS Powerpoint.  (If you created it in Google Slides you must Download it in MS Powerpoint to Export the slides together.

Step 2.  EXPORT your slides as JPEG Image Files to the Desktop.

Step 3.  IMPORT your JPEG Image Files into MS MOVIE MAKER.

Step 4.  Using MS MOVIE MAKER, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each.  This will give the impression that the images are animated.  You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.

Step 5.  SAVE MOVIE as an MP4 file, Upload it to Google Drive, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit.  

Have Fun with this project.  If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)!  Good Luck!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation.  Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application.  Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project.  Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.
  STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 
Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class.  Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly and respond to the Constructed Response found on Google Classroom.  Scholars will direct their browsers to DVOLVER and spend time creating a "MINI" animation project.  They must include text and choose backgrounds and themes.  When complete, they will email their project to Mr. S for review.  Scholars will then follow the directions above to begin to create a "line-art" background for a future digital animation project.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!
Standards Covered In This Class 
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011
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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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