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Webpage 3 - CREATING YOUR ANIMATION

Want to learn Flash? video 1 | video 2 | video 3 |video 4 |video 5-making the animation longer

Now it's time to make the thing. This will take you some time!!! YOU MUST FOLLOW YOUR DESIGNS AND STORYBOARD.

You must put different types of media into your animation. For example images, text, drawn objects etc. Make sure you READ THE INFO below carefully to know what to do to get a pass, merit and distinction. The overall quality of the animation also counts towards your grade.

The animation should follow the theme of the company you are working for, clothes and footwear for young people. Use appropriate images, colours and text. PK Image have sent some ideas for you to use in the file below: GOOD LUCK!

INFO - To get a PASS EV A4

1. The animation is at least 15 seconds long

2. Include graphics "drawn" in Flash

3. Include "tweening" between two keyframes

4. Include images

5. Export the file in a .swf format.

Video: Video of the above skills Files:
INFO - To get a MERIT EV A4

ALL THE ABOVE AND.......

1. The animation is at least 30 seconds long

2. The animation is appropriate for the audience

3. The animation has different frame rates

4. The animation should loop at certain stages.

Video: Video of the above skills Files:
INFO - To get a DISTINCTION EV A4

ALL THE ABOVE AND.......

1. The animation should meet the aims stated in your plans

2. All the animations planned work as expected.

3. The animation should be exported as a .swf and you must use some of the settings needed for publishing on the web.

Video: Video of the above skills Files:
Task 1 - Collect your screenshots EV A5 (PMD)

1. Collect screenshots of your animation being made at various stages.

2. Include a screenshot of you drawing something in Flash. (pass)

3. Include a screenshot of you using a TWEEN in Flash. (pass)

4. Include a screenshot of you using an image in Flash. (pass)

5. Include a screenshot of using different framerates.(merit/dist)

6. Include s screenshot of using looping. (merit/dist)

7. Include screenshots of you exporting your animation. (pass/merit/dist)

8. Show screenshots of your finished animation running. (pass/merit/dist)

9. Put your name, form and EV at the top.

10 PRINT OUT your screenshots.

11. Annotate your screenshots, explaining your choices. (pass/merit/dist)

Video: Files:
Task 2 - Report on your animation EV A6 (PMD)

1. DOWNLOAD the file ANI-FINISHED

2. Fill it in, answer all the questions!

3. Put your name, form and EV at the top.

4. PRINT OUT the document.

Video: Files: ANI-FINISHED.DOC
What to hand in
  • EV A4 - Your finished animation on USB pen or CD.
  • EV A5 - Your annotated screenshots showing your progress
  • EV A6 - Your report on your animation
   
   
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