Typographic animation, also known as kinetic typography or text animation, is a type of animation that focuses on bringing written text to life through movement, timing, and visual effects. This form of animation is commonly used in various media, including film titles, commercials, music videos, and online content. Here are some key aspects of typographic
Rotoscoping is an animation technique that involves tracing live-action film footage, frame by frame, to create fluid animated sequences. The process was first developed by Max Fleischer in 1915, and later popularized by his brother Dave Fleischer. In the early days of filmmaking, it was used to achieve more lifelike and accurate movements. More recently,
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Stop-motion film is also created frame by frame. Typically, physical objects are set up, then a picture or frame is taken to capture that moment. They are then moved to the next moment and the next picture/frame is taken. Explore the various methods here…
Many museums now offer CC0 access to the artwork in their collections. Here are a few:
There is much to explore in the accomplishments of this unique photographer/inventor…his eccentricities, his acquittal of murder, his photographic explorations of the Alaskan Tlingits in 1868. But for our purposes, we are focusing on his timed photographs.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce This short animated film won Best Animated Short Film at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. It is a story about the love of stories and is 15 minutes of animated pleasure!
Truly one of the most amazing and innovative stop motion animations. It all begins with a snapshot, and then…well, it’s diofficult to describe what happens. Just watch it for yourself.
A great discussion – with examples – of stop motion animation, from stop motion animators. Eight minutes of animation heaven!
Some examples of Flash animation.