How can we make digital pictures move? | Computing for Year 2 PDF Download

What is animation?

• Animation involves creating films by stringing together a sequence of images that give the illusion of movement.
• It is a way to bring drawings or models to life on screen.

Types of Animation Techniques

• Animations can be made using drawings, paintings, clay models, toys, or computer-generated imagery (CGI).
• Modern animations are often produced using advanced computer software.

Live-Action vs. Animation

• Live-action films star real people and depict real-world scenarios, often with actors performing for the camera.
• Animations, on the other hand, use various visual techniques to create the illusion of movement.

How Animation Works

• Animations are created by displaying a rapid sequence of slightly different images (frames).
• Our brains perceive these frames as continuous motion, although it's actually a series of static images shown quickly.
• For instance, a second of animation can consist of up to 25 individual frames.

How can we make our own animation?

• These sentences explain how computers and digital devices can assist in creating animations. Here’s a revised version for clarity and flow:
• Computers can be very helpful in creating our own animations. They are excellent at performing tasks quickly and can help us create pictures with consistent shapes and colors.
• We can use an animation program on a computer to design our animations. Alternatively, we could use an animation app on a digital device like a tablet.
• These sentences describe the process of creating animations using digital painting tools. Here’s a revised version for clarity and cohesion:
• The animation program or app includes digital painting tools that we can use to create many pictures of something moving step-by-step. Each picture needs to be slightly different from the one before it.
• We can then use the computer to join all the images together. The computer will show the images one after another very quickly, making it look like they are moving.
• Finally, we can save our animation and share it with our friends.

Key Terminologies

• Animation: It's a film made by combining images to simulate motion.
• Image: Another term for a picture or visual representation.
• Computer and Program: Computers execute instructions stored in their memory; programs are lists of understandable instructions.
• App and Tablet: Apps are tools used on digital devices, while tablets are computers with touchscreens and no keyboards.