Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Photoshop Induction Three: Timeline Animation

In Friday's Photoshop induction we looked at an alternative way to create an animation by using the video timeline feature. Unlike frame by frame animation, by using a video timeline it allows you to create an animation straight onto the computer digitally rather than having the hassle of scanning in and adjusting drawings. Now in theory you could do that using frame by frame animation on the computer however, it would cause a lot of hassle compared to how easy the video timeline feature is to use. Overall, I found the video timeline animation a lot easier to make as it was less time consuming than the frame by frame animation. Having said this however, I also really enjoy creating hand drawn, non digital animation just as much.

I feel that I will use both methods just as much as each other however this might change when I move through the next 3 years. I enjoy both techniques but I feel that the video timeline is a better way to animate digital animations as it gives you the freedom to create a background and animate over the top all in the same place.

After learning about how to use the video timeline feature, we were given a task, which involved creating an animation in which two or more of the elements were involved. I feel that this task went well for me however, I also feel that there are many improvements to be made including practice with a Wacom tablet.  


(The video might not work properly but it does on YouTube)

Now that I have a general understanding of Photoshop and its uses within animation I can begin to use it to its full potential to create animations.

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