Multimedia:

Animation

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MULTIMEDIA COMPONENTS

Audio

Cds

Graphics

Video

Animation
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Definition of Animation
Animation is the use of computer to
create movement of objects. Animated
motion and shape change; a sequence of
static images that minimally differ from
each other is known as animation.
Rapid display of images to create an
illusion of movement is called
animation

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Types of Animation
Animations using:
Analogue media flip book, motion picture
film, video tape
Digital media animated gif, flash animation
or digital video.
Animation is displayed using a digital
camera, computer or a projector. Animation
is commonly displayed in 24, 25 or 60 frames
per second.
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Types of Animation

Types of animation:
Frame animation (makes framed-objects
move on the screen)
Morphing (transition from one shape into
another)

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Examples of animated gif

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The concept of animation is

to :
Bring to life
Creating motion
Breathe life into
Inspirit
inspire
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2-D animation software :

Animator Pro
Rio Animator
Macromedia Flash
PowToons
Powerpoint

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3-D animation software :

3-D Studio
Playmotion
Flying fonts
Lightwave
3D-FX

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Importance of animation for education

Animations are interesting, can be fun and
informative at the same time. Animation today are
not just confined to movies and video games but
used in edutainment widely.
Animation reduces boredom in e-book.
Animated process explains and illustrates a lot on
concepts

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