CLASSICAL ANIMATION – Final Term 3 Project: My Alter EgoSec 1 AEP Term 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwUX4lsb8GY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em0GeQAVHDs&feature=related

CHARACTER DESIGN – My Alter Ego- Design an original character or life form, drawing your

inspiration from everyday items (stationery, tools, etc); plants or animals.

- Think about and list down your character's personality and any special traits:- Bright, happy, confident- Sad, depressed - Clumsy, greedy- Timid, fearful

- Present 3 views of your character on an A3 paper. Include colours for your character

Animation – My Alter Ego

Your character needs to execute a

kungfu action sequence

Animation – My Alter Egokungfu action sequence

http://www.barbmlee.com/2ddrawings/images/slimey%20character%20pack.jpg

- Min 24 frames- Your character enters, performs a stunt

& exit- Consider the tempo of music

http://artofstodoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/po-doing-some-kung-fua-little-animation.html

kungfu action sequence

You’ll need to apply what you have learnt about:

kungfu action sequence

SQUASH & STRETCH

Squash and Stretch - Defines the rigidity and mass of an object by distorting its shape during an action.

EASING IN / EASING OUT

An animation looks more realistic if it has more frames near the beginning and end of a movement, and fewer in the middle.

Key, Extremes, Passing Positions, in-Betweens

Arcs

Adding anticipation to an action strengthens the action and adds clarity to the movement.

You’ll need to apply what you have learnt about:

- Squash & Stretch- Easing In / Easing Out- Key frames / In Betweens- Arcs- Anticipation

kungfu action sequence

Animation – My Alter Ego

Your character needs to execute a

kungfu action sequence