Basically animation is a graphic art that is not static, but rather uniquely run one frame after another, to create an illusion of a movie. It is a sequence of images, 2-D or 3D, that runs in a sequential order. The order is of small action moves, of an object or character.
Animation from History to the Present
Some animations, originated as sequential paintings by primitive people from the Paleolithic era, were found in caves in Europe.
Shadow Puppetry, created in eastern Asian countries, is considerd an animation ancestor.
More modern are animation works that were modified into simple or complex animation devices. Among them is the flip book, often using drawings, paintings, or photos. Slides projectors, cylinders with rotating cards, optical toys etc., are other well known instruments of animation.
The present digital era of animation is far ahead of the sequential cave painting. There are computers, software, methodologies and process of work, to produce nice and quality animation works.
Animation Applications
Animation appear very well in the electronic media. Television and film industry have big exposure of animations. There are exclusive television channels that are showing animation movies. Advertisers prefer animated advertisement, acted with attracting characters. Web media is packed with many animations. Websites have animated elements such as warning messages, links, buttons and logos. Web banners come frequently with an animation. These stuffs make alive the web, with enchanting users feelings.
Animation Projects
Based on a story line, a series of images can be created and placed in a storyboard, that describe the sequence, events, ambiance, music, sound, voice, etc,. Storyboard is the descriptive document which explains steps of the progressing animated movie. It is a layout. Dimension and frame structure, graphics, characters, elements, background, objects, color scheme and so on, has to be designed from the beginning. They are produced based on the storyboard. In this way, the ambiance of the story can be kept in mind all along the making.
Multiple animators are required for an Animation project. Animators have to take care of the screen play, story writing, direction, actions, expressions, etc,.
The interface of the animation movie storyboard must be user-friendly and correct. This quality add value to the animation material against the competition.
Animation Characters
Animation characters are highly demanded in both 2-D and 3-D animation fields. This is similar to acting stars in a movie or stage show. The animation character must look friendly to the audience. The character must be shown with feelings, thinking, reaction, consistency, dress code and mood, just as a human being.
AniBoom has many upcoming projects of animation proects promotions, as well as introducing many animators. AniBoom promotes events and opportunities for aspirant animators. Many events like seminars, workshops, training and contests are designed to help the aspirants through the Internet.
About the Author
Shakir A.
Shakir A. is an independent writer on topics like marketing of products and services through electronic media, especially for Entertainment, creatives and movies. For details Log on to ''AniBoom".
