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SUBJECT & GRADE LEVEL: 2d Animation Week Number: I

Topic: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ANIMATION Learning Competency: Use hand tools and equipment
according to function and task requirement.
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INTRODUCTION
Creating animations has always been considered as one of the most complex aspects of graphic
design that requires specific software and technological expertise. It is a time-intensive activity that requires
heavy software and high-speed computers. However, over the past few years, the emergence of different
tools in Traditional animation and online presentation and animation tools have simplified the process of
creating animations.

WHAT IS ANIMATION?

- Animation is the process of designing, drawing, making layouts and preparation of photographic sequences which are
integrated in the multimedia and gaming products. Animation involves the exploitation and management of still images to
generate the illusion of movement. A person who creates animations is called animator. He / she use various computer
technologies to capture the still images and then to animate these in desired sequence.

TYPES OF ANIMATION

Traditional animation (cel animation or hand-drawn animation) - Traditional animation, images are drawn or painted
by hand on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited on film.
Stop motion animation (Claymation, Cut-outs) - is an animation technique where an object is photograph one frame
at a time by changing its location or action close to the previous one or small increments and played sequentially to
create illusion of motion.
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)- todays animation is a technique of creating animation or moving images with
the use of computer.
2D-animation- stands for the two-dimensional animation, meaning that characters and backgrounds in this kind of
projects are created in the two-dimensional, flat space.
3D-animation-Animating objects that appear in a three-dimensional space. They can be rotated and moved like real
objects.

COMMON HAND TOOLS IN TRADITIONAL
ANIMATION
1.
2.
6. PEG BAR- is an essential tool
in the 2D hand-drawn animation
production. It holds your frames
and align them for the animator
to trace the drawings, to view the
progress or test the character
movement by flipping the frames
using the peg bar as the
registration device.
3. ART GUM ERASER- These eraser are far
superior to standard erasers they rub out lead
cleanly without smudging away actual paper
surface.
PENCIL - is use to rough out first key drawings. HB or B
pencil is needed for clean drawings, while colored Pencil 4. BRUSH- is used to get rid of any carbon
is use for roughing out the animation. dust or eraser pieces.
SHARPENER- is use to sharpen a pencil’s lead by
shaving away its wood surface.
5. ANIMATION DISC- Is a
drawing disc place on a light box
and used to work out camera
moves and panning walk cycle.
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COMMON MATERIALS IN
ANIMATION
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2. .EXPOSURE SHEETS- (also 3. STORY BOARD- is a graphic organizer that plans a

1. ANIMATION PAPER-Usually comes in
referred to as camera instruction
field sizes either 12 x 15, however A4 size is sheet, dope sheet or Xsheet) is a
commonly use. traditional animation tool that allows
an animator to organize their thinking
and give instructions to the camera
operator on how the animation is to be
COMMON EQUIPMENT IN shot.
ANIMATION
narrative. Storyboards are a powerful way to visually
present information; the linear direction of the cells is
perfect for storytelling, explaining a process, and showing
the passage of time. At their core, storyboards are a set of
sequential drawings to tell a story. By breaking a story into
linear, bite-sized chunks, it allows the author to focus on
each cell separately, without distraction.

2. PRINTER- is a peripheral device

1. LIGHT BOX- A light table is a viewing which makes a persistent
device that is used to review representation of graphics or text,
photographic film or artwork placed on usually on paper.
top of it. A horizontal form of a self- 3. SCANNER- is a device that
standing lightbox, it provides even captures images from photographic
illumination of the subject from below prints, posters, magazine pages,
through a translucent cover and and similar sources for computer
fluorescent lights that emit little heat. editing and display.

4. COMPUTER SET -is a general-purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a
set of arithmetic or logical operation automatically.

Let’s check your understanding

A. Label the different tools and equipment for 2D animation below.

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1._____________________ 2._____________________ 3._____________________ 4._____________________

5._____________________ 6.____________________ 7.____________________ 8.9.____________________

10.____________________

B. Identify the term being describe below. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

1. What is the common hand tool animation that use to rub out the lead of the pencil cleanly without smudging away actual paper
surface? _________________________________________
2. Which one of the common materials in animation is used to visualize the present information, explaining the process, and showing
the passage of time?_________________________________________
3. Why are Exposure sheets or X-sheets important in animation?_______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the function of the light box?___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Which among the common hand tools in animation place on a light box?_______________________
6. It is a set of sequential drawing that use to visualize the whole information in animation.___________________________
7. It provides even illumination of the subject from below through a translucent cover and fluorescent lights that emit little
heat._______________________________
8. What happen if you don’t have a printer do you think you can still make animation?__________________________________
Why do you think objects moves naturally as if they are real?____________________________________
9. What is CGI?_____________________________________
10. Which equipment do you usually install Adobe software program for animation?________________________________________
SUBJECT & GRADE LEVEL: 2d Animation Week Number: I
Topic: INSPECTING HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Learning Competency: USING HAND TOOLS AND
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PROCEDURES IN CHECKING, INSPECTING, AND

ASSESSING HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

INTRODUCTION
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In the animation industry, its main goal is produce an end product of great art. Large-scale animation production is achieved using an
assembly line approach with discreet production steps to increase productivity and efficiency. Each step is sorted into individual
departments. There is a master schedule on how much footage of film output is expected every week. Managing the production
process and schedule is a very active process. Part of the process is accomplishing different forms and sheets to achieve its goal.

FORM USED IN DOING THE

TASK

Production schedule is a
product plan on how the
production budget will
be spent over a given
timescale for every
phase of filmmaking. It
indicates the animator’s
name, task, equipment,
duration, and date.

Requisition slip an official form to which a request is made.

In animation, a requisition slip indicates the date,
animator’s name, present footage load, and number of
scenes.
REQUISITION PROCEDURES

In the recent years, there have been so many changes in the animation production in terms of managing the production
process. Accomplishing a requisition slip in any animation production may vary. Requisition slip is done to determine the
scene and load footage to be given to the animator. The animation director is responsible for evaluating scenes to the
animators from his or her lineup. The animation production assistant will give the requisition slip to the animator which
will be turned over to the assistant director. The assistant director evaluates the slip that indicates the run assignment
previously made to the animator. After all the scenes are encoded by the animation production assistant, the animator
works on the scenes. The animator gets the requisition slip back with the scene folders after the approval of the
animation director. The animation production assistant checks the actual footage and informs the animator in case there
are discrepancies. Then the scene folder will be forwarded to the line test operator.

Checking and Inspecting Materials, Tools, and Equipment

It is important to inspect and check materials and tools for defects and damages before receiving them so that one can ask for
replacement if found defective. Here are ways to check whether materials are in good condition and complete.
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 Check if the materials and tools are complete in terms of quantity and specification.
 Check the physical condition of tools. Ensure that the parts are complete and free from damages.
 Check the accessories of the materials and tools. Make sure there is nothing missing.
 If any of the materials or tools is found missing or defective, inform it immediately to the person in charge.
 Secure a replacement for the material or tool found missing or tool found defective.
 Sign the requisition form upon receiving the materials and tools to ensure that you receive them.
 Always handle the materials and tools carefully.

Assessing the Condition of Tools and Equipment for Proper Operation and Safety

In any workplace, it is important to follow the basic rules governing the use of hand tools to avoid accidents and injuries. Below are
ways to check the safety use of tools:

Choose the right tool for the job.

If defects are seen, detected, or noticed, immediately dispose the said tool to avoid any possible injury.
Pointed tools such as pencils must not be placed in one’s pocket.
Use only tools in good conditions.
Store the tools and materials when not in use.
Tools handles should be kept dry to prevent slipping when in use.
Tools must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and must be suitable for the task for which they are to
be used.
The right protective equipment for the tool and activity must be used.
Tools must be checked for any damage. In case of damage, label the tool as faulty or defective and organize a repair or
replacement.
Keep electrical power tools from dust and dirt and make sure they are free of oil and grease.
Store commonly used tools in an easy-to-reach location.
Tools and equipment must be cleaned after use.
Keep one’s working area tidy. This will improve productivity and avoid injuries of one’swork.
All equipment should have a maintenance schedule.
Always complete the task described on the schedule at the required time. This will help keep the equipment in safe working
order.
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BUZZ SESSION: Feel free to share your thoughts😊

In which equipment that you will going

2.

1. Why common equipment is to install your software Adobe Flash

important in animation? program? What is software?

3. Why do we need to check and inspect 4. Why is it necessary to clean tools and
materials, tools and equipment? Explain.equipment after every use? Explain.