Multimedia Production
Class 04: Blending KeysTopics
- Blending Keys
- Animated Banner Assignment
Fore! I mean class Four.
Blending Images
Animating Transitions
When producing keyframe and poses to pose animation we often have to blend from one image to another. You can surprisingly get away with producing passing results quite quickly if you apply the proper techniques. Look below for some examples.
Morph:
This is simply the process of drawing/manipulating one object/pose to another frame by frame. This creates a very organic look. It can be a little time-consuming since it requires you to create each frame but it is simple since you are simply creating inbetween frames.
Switch:
This is perhaps one of the most useful methods in 2D animation, especially inside Adobe Animate. In this process you start with one object/pose then using motion (or sometimes blur) you transition to another object/pose. The motion will help blend the two together. If you look at the example here you can see that very little is done but position and scale adjustments. Your mind “blends” the shape inbetween.
Switch and Morph Animation Tutorials
Download the starting file here: coneSwitchMorph.
Animated Banner Assignment
Animated Banner Assignment:
Last week you created a clean logo shape. This week you will animate it as a banner that would be appropriate for a webpage, kiosk, signage, etc. A transition between shapes should be present. You may use any of the methods demonstrated in class (morph, switch, etc.). This should be clean and readable.
You will be graded on the following:
- Lab Requirements
- Techniques and processes covered in the instructional material is followed and implemented.
- Creativity & Craftsmanship
- Excellent design choices, novel & appealing, and solid clean caliber work.
Resources:
- Assignment Video Tutorials
- You may watch these tutorial videos below to help you complete your assignment.
Assignment Video Tutorials
Download the starting file here: coneLogoGraphic.
Wait! Before you go!
Did you remember to?
- Read through this webpage
- Watch the videos
- Submit Animated Banner Assignment on Blackboard
