Showing posts with label stop motion animations. Show all posts
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Saturday, 25 April 2015

How To Make Stop Motion Animations

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This video shows the basics of creating stop-motion animations. You will need a digital camera, a computer, and a video editing program. I used Windows Movie Maker.



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Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Discover The Distinction Between 3d And 2d Animations

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The cartoons that one watches on tv are also an example of animation. Animated objects can be turned and moved around just like real objects.

This article highlights some points of distinction between 2D and 3D animation. For starters, 2D animation (hand drawn) happens on a two dimensional platform and hence, images are flat and only one angle can be seen. 3D animation (CGI) happens on a 3 dimensional platform and thus pictures have depth and various views kind of like real life can be seen.

In general, 2D animation entails drawing or movement on, say, a flat surface or in the horizontal and vertical (X and Y) planes respectively. On the opposite hand, 3D includes modeling, that is to mention, creating images in 3-dimensions using laptop software. 3D gives the image the ‘Z’ dimension and this third dimension permits rotation of the image.

Additionally, 2D and 3D animation can be differentiated by comparing them to a painting and a sculpture respectively. The difference will additionally be seen by understanding that since 3D animation offers a depth perspective, we have a tendency to will not only see a rectangle (two dimensional figure) however conjointly a cube, which could be a three dimensional figure.

Additionally, there’s a distinction between 2D and 3D animation just about the usage of tools to build 2D and 3D images, the trouble involved, the price encountered and the quality of the ultimate product. 2D animation could be a hands-on plan and requires hand-drawing lots to thousands of individual frames. These are then transferred to clear plastic cels, hand-painted, and then filmed during a series over a painted background image. The number of your time, labor, and tools involved in this whole process can be incredible. In contrast, in case of 3D pc animation, the requirement for many of the extra tools required to create an animation is minimized and conjointly the time and effort concerned is cut right down to a nice extent.

In a nut shell it can be said that essentially 2D and 3D animations mean the dimension in that the animation is crafted and that 3D animation makes objects or images look additional realistic compared to 2D animation.

The advantages of 3D animation:

You may have puzzled why we have a tendency to ought to go once the 3D animation, when the entire process itself takes a range of stages and appears to be very complex. Apart from the complexities involved, it will offer a lot of advantages. Once the modeling method is completed, the 3D software allows very versatile control over the scene and animation. You can rotate the model in any angle you want (unlike 2D). 3D animation software also gives a made assortment of tools that aid the method of modeling and animation. You can select from a large choice of modeling techniques based mostly on your requirement. Lighting and camera setup is the precise reproduction of a true world movie shooting environment. Except for all these, the ultra realism offered by the 3D rendered scenes makes 3D graphics the best resolution for the rising animation industry.



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Sunday, 11 January 2015

The Internal Combustion Engine - stop motion animations and the PV cycle (Otto cycle)

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Stop motion animations to show how a petrol engine operates. The Pressure-Volume loop for an idealised petrol engine or “Otto” cycle, with the four stages ex…



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Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Vintage Cinema Returns via Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage, with Shahin Sean Solimon and Patrick Stewart, swinging to Home VOD in December

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Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2014


Set sail for the throwback adventure of the year as Giant Flick Films proudly announces ‘Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage’ (2014) premiering on Home VOD December 2nd, 2014.



Written, directed, and starring Persian-American actor Shahin Sean Solimon, Sinbad – narrated by the inimitable Patrick Stewart (X-Men : Days of Future Past) – is a crowd-pleasing throwback to the classic adventure yarns of yesteryear. When the Sultan’s first-born daughter, Princess Parisa, is abducted by an evil sorcerer, Sinbad is tasked with traveling through a desert of magic and mythical creatures to save her. He must defeat the Cyclops, the Goliath Crab, and the legendary Rok Bird to escape with their lives.



Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage utilizes the old school ‘Stop Animation” practical VFX, combined with live action, such as in the Ray Harryhausen style ‘Seventh Voyage of Sinbad’ movies, yet using modern day technology to enhance them.



“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to be able to play this character,” says Solimon, who plays Sinbad. “This is a live-action version of it – not a cartoon version of it – and it’s a very serious version.”



“Having an opportunity to make this film has been an unbelievable gift, and there is much more film making that we are planning to do, bringing these wonderful stories back.” adds the actor and filmmaker.



Starring Shahin Sean Solimon, Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek : The Next Generation), Lorna Raver (Drag Me to Hell), Isaac C. Singleton Jr (Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl), Sadie Alexandru (TVs Mad Men), and Said Faraj (TVs 24), Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage is released on VOD December 2 and on DVD in February 2015.


















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Sunday, 28 December 2014

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2014: A day-by-day look back

A motion to do that by Supervisor Dennis Antonelli, however, was not seconded. Elizabeth Shickora, 72, of …. Conyngham"s code inspector issues a notice of violation and stop-work order on the borough authority building at 245 Main St. Gilberton …
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Letter | Squeaky wheels

They set harm in motion and aimed it at the wrong targets. For example, unprovoked attacks are likely to take … When will the squeaky wheels stop getting all the grease (tax dollars) without deference to right or wrong? Easy answer. When Democrats …
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Friday, 19 December 2014

Getting The Details With Stop Motion Photography

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Photographers have to take pictures under less than ideal conditions. They may not be able to choose the lighting, the background or other aspects of the environment. One of the most challenging situations is taking a clear, sharp picture of a fast moving object such as a bird in flight or a fast-moving race car.


The Importance Of Detail


Photographs used for documentation purposes must contain as much information as possible. Pictures used in fields such as forensics or engineering are vital sources of data, and the sharper the detail the more valuable they are. Typically these photographs are taken at very high resolutions to capture the fine features of the subject, but this also reveals every flaw in the photographic process including blurring due to the subject’s motion.


However the motion is only part of the challenge of stop motion photography. Keeping the subject in frame, controlling the lighting, and perfecting the focus are much more difficult when photographing even a slow-moving object. The greater the speed, the greater the challenge. The more control the photographer has of the environment, the better the final picture will be.


Stop Motion Photography Techniques


The most obvious tip for getting a sharp picture in stop motion photography is to use a fast shutter speed, but sometimes even the quickest click isn’t enough to get a good picture. Commercial photographers have an array of strategies to minimize blur without interfering with the natural motion of the subject.


If a subject is moving toward or away from the photographer rather, there will be less blur than if the subject is moving side to side. This is because the image crosses fewer pixels during the exposure time, so there is less opportunity to distortion. A photographer might take advantage of this by shooting from a different angle.


Taking a picture from farther away reduces blur by reducing the angular motion of the subject even though its speed remains the same. A photographer might also wait for the subject to slow down, say waiting for a hummingbird to feed before snapping the picture.


You May Get Only One Chance


As with anything else, photographers should practice stop motion photography to hone their skills before an important event occurs. There are many cases where a photographer has only one chance to get the shot, and if the picture comes out poorly then the information is lost. It could be a non-repeatable event such as a crash test, or a situation like a brief sighting of a rare animal. The photographer has to get the shot quickly and perfectly or the opportunity is lost. Preparation and practice are essential to getting the best picture.


On important stop motion photography projects, use a commercial photographer rather than taking the do-it-yourself approach. For a reasonable cost you get access to an experienced professional with high end equipment, and the result is a superior photograph.




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Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Latest Stop Motion Animations News

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Sheriff Joe scores victory against Obama"s amnesty

“We are very pleased that Judge Howell has ordered an expedited hearing on our motion for preliminary injunction which asks to preserve the status quo and stop the implementation of President Obama"s executive order,” Klayman said. “The executive order …
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Stay Motion Filed In Heartland Park Case

Tuesday Chris Imming"s attorney filed a motion for a stay. The motion would stop the city from doing anything having to do with the sale of Heartland Park until Imming"s appeal has been decided. Imming filed a petition to allow the sale of the …
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Sunday, 30 November 2014

What is Motion Graphics?

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The term motion graphics seems self explanatory. It is defined as “graphical communication that incorporates movement over time” – ok, now it sounds less simple and rightly so, as it encompasses a lot of different design disciplines, including moving type, traditional cel and stop-motion animation, film, digital video production, 3d and Flash animation and 3d and elements.


All can be used individually or together by a designer to create what we now know as motion graphics. A designer can convey a lot more than he or she would normally be able to with a single image using a time frame, and can take a viewer on a visual journey using a narrative.


Motion graphics is prevalent in advertisement spots and introductory program sequences and a lot of other places. In fact, you’d be hard pressed not to come into contact with motion graphics when watching television these days.


Does this mean the end for print? No, not just yet. But graphic design and communication are pulling away from the printed page and embracing new technologies and the moving image, expanding their boundaries into areas not yet even explored.


Motion graphics are now an affordable, viable option for those wanting to promote their business and excite their clients in a different way. Rich broadcast quality visuals and presentation is no longer the sole domain of large companies with huge budgets and production teams geared for making big screen and television.


The advent of high quality DV cameras and software applications such as Adobe’s After Effects, Premier, and Apple’s Final Cut has given designers the opportunity to explore this area without the need for separate editing and post production departments. Work can now be created in house, in full. Special effects can now be added and editing done on the desktop.


Slick television title sequences, opening film credits, dvd menus and music videos – most now feature motion graphics. Take a look at a few and you will get an idea of what is currently possible.


Visually stunning footage can be created using this new media – high quality video can be shot and treated, edited and mixed with animated elements, 3d, typography and special effects so that a business can add narrative and energy to their promotional material, as well as place their message in a multitude of areas alongside their print or web campaign.


This could include dvd menus, sending dvd video alongside existing brochures, creating titles for a trade show or making a corporate sales presentation more engaging. Your clients’ imagination will be better captured using well designed and slick motion graphics than it would a drab Powerpoint presentation or poor display boards.


With Macromedia’s Flash application already making streaming audio and animation possible over the internet, you can be sure that designers will start to push the boundaries of multimedia web content with high resolution video production and motion graphics.


Looking further to the future, with integrative technologies merging television, the internet and communication, well produced motion and video will be more and more important for those who wish to be promoted and noticed.



Trevor Richards is writing on behalf of Fluid Creativity, specialists in web design and motion graphics.



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Tuesday, 25 November 2014

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Cowboys savor win; prepare for Philly

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Friday, 14 November 2014

Animation Films - Unparalleled Entertainment Option

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The world of technology has taken rapid strides and this has impacted almost every facet of our lives. The domain of entertainment is not an exception and each and every day new technologies are being used to enhance our entertainment quotient. Animation film is one such step in this direction.


Animation, as we all know, is a process of making movies, computer or video games, etc in which models or drawings of animals and people seem to move. It is one of the interesting arts of film making. The static elements are presented in such a way that they appear moving. The art of displaying the static images is great and exciting. There are many animation companies that create animation films and videos.


Animation is an art that is popular across globe. Europe is not an exception. There are several popular animation studios churning out quality films. Like every other place animation in Europe too has a distinctive character and it revolves more around artistic visions rather then theatrical releases. England especially is extremely renowned clay stop motion animations. These include popular animation film such as “Wallace and Gromit”, “Chicken Run” and “Creature Comforts”. There are many unforgettable animation characters that have created an indelible mark in the history of animation. One such character is Billy which is created by UK based Animation Film company that specializes in creating full length films that charm audience. Wonderful CG imagery with breath taking story narration technique sets the films of this company apart and makes this London based company a star player in animation industry. Wonderful and creative script writers along with the latest use in technology makes this company a star player.


In case of the traditional form of animation video and film production , that is mainly popular in Europe, each frame of a movie or a film is produced individually. There are different types of methods through which these frames can be generated. The generation is done through computer. It can be done by photographing a painted or drawn image or picture, or by making some changes in the model unit. Then the results are viewed with a special and good quality animation camera. The illusion is created by attaching the strings together. It is really a great thing to watch. Old as well as young people love to watch animation films and videos. Many films are being made with the help of animation technology so that it attracts the attention of the people, especially the children.


Generating an animation film may be tedious and labor intensive. This process however becomes easier if it is done through computer. There are many other advantages of computer animation. It helps to avert mistakes. Animation is mainly used for entertainment purposes. But with its increasing popularity, it is also used for instructional and educational purposes. It is considered as one of the best methods for teaching. Apart from that, it is considered as one of the best method of entertainment for the kids. They are quite interested to watch animated videos. This helps them to learn many things easily.


Cartoons are hot favorites among the children and the European kids are not an exception. It was first developed in the 20th Century by Walt Disney. For 1 second of animation, twenty four distinct drawings or pictures are required. Animated films are much in demand and also occupy a prominent place in award ceremonies. Even in the Oscars, animation films got a place. Many animated films are made based on the historical stories


Creating an animation film or video is not so easy. It requires great expertise and skills. It is quite an expensive process. Most of the animation for movies and TV is done in studios that deal with professional animation. In the past, many individual animators used to create unique animated work of art. But with the advancement of science and technology, there is a noticeable improvement in the art of animation. Independent animation producers are now working in the professional animation industry. They are creating some great animation films and videos. The interactive 3d animation films are also being appreciated.



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Friday, 26 September 2014

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The Boxtrolls: Inventive stop-motion 3-D picture features maligned monsters

Something about stop-motion 3-D animation — the not-quite-real textures of skin and hair, the quite-real cloth and metal, the subtly gloomy lighting effects — says “spooky.” The best animated films with a hint of Halloween — Coraline and The …
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