How to Make Animation Films
For decades, animated films have entertained children and families and only continue to grow with the appeal of CG animation. The advancements in speed and technique from which these films are made has enabled people to create their own animation films using personal computers. A large selection of programs is available, and once you choose the proper program, a lot of planning and creative ability goes into the actual animation before it's complete.
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Choose the style of animation you want to create. If it is something simple for the Internet, you'll probably want to stick to Flash Animation. If you want to duplicate creations from movies like "Shrek" and "Wall-E," you'll want to use an advanced program like Maya. Traditional 2D animation or a mix of both 2D and 3D animation can be created by using programs like Adobe After Effects.
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Plan out your script. The script is a key element in animation films, because unlike films with real people, you have to know what you are creating before actually starting the process. Animation scripts should be as descriptive as possible so you get a sense of what's happening and what angles you want to approach.
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Draw out storyboards. You can create storyboards using hand-drawn materials, or by using the computer, but both processes are essential in making animation films. Storyboards are used in every animation process, and they really help plan and visualize the script.
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Create the elements for your animation. If you are doing a CG animation, you have to model nearly every object in your production. This means you have to digitally create every character, background, prop and scene. Dozens of people are involved with a full CG movie, so this process may take a long time for a single person to accomplish.
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Use a program like Adobe Photoshop to create the elements for a 2D film. Take advantage of the layers available within the program. Each layer should represent a moving part on a character. For example, if you want to create an animated cat, you would have separate layers for each leg, paw, tail and head on the cat. The eyes and mouth may even have a different layer in order to create more detailed animation. Label each layer within the animation so that you can stay organized when the process actually begins.
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Work on each element of a scene one at a time. You do not want to overwhelm yourself with too many elements, so take each scene step by step. For example, a scene in the woods may require multiple layers. The back-most layer may consist of a mountain ridge that lies far away and the night sky. The next layer will have a collection of trees among the forest. The next layer will feature closer, more visible trees, possibly an owl sitting on one of the trees. The front-most layer will have the characters and anything they may interact with. This could be a tent, fire or another outdoor element. Add as much detail as possible so the scene feels real and alive.
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Rework animations so that they are smooth and the timing is right. Adobe After Effects and other animation programs allow elements to "motion blur." This tool is essential to make the characters look more lifelike within their creation. Any moving object in an animation should have motion blur.
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Use a video editor to add the audio components within the animation. Create the scenes as long as possible and add in extra things so that they can be trimmed down within the video editing program. It's always better to have extra footage than not enough footage when editing.
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Use a lot of sound effects. This is a key part of making the animation come alive. Watch an animation program with your eyes closed. There is almost always constant noise. Fill up your animation with the proper sounds to introduce into the atmosphere. Create your own sound effects or download free ones from different websites (see Resources).
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