How to Create Flip Books
A flip book contains a series of images that change from one page to the next. When these pages are flipped in a rapid progression, you can view an animation created by the drawings. A flip book is a popular item for children because of its entertainment value. A flip book can also be an excellent arts and crafts lesson on the fundamentals of animation and drawing.
Instructions
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Plan how the animation will look on each page of your flip book. One example could be of a walking figure: the first frame shows the figure standing, the next frame shows the figure leaning forward with one foot in the air, and the next page has the figure standing in a different spot.
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Sketch your planned animation on each page with a pencil. Use light marks so that you can erase or make changes to your drawing.
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Flip through the book occasionally as you draw to check the quality of your drawings. You want to ensure that the drawings on each page animate smoothly.
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Go over the outlines with a black marker when you are finished with your sketches. You can also add colors, if you prefer, by using colored markers.
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Tips & Warnings
Alternatively, you can also use plain, white index cards and staple them together at one edge to make another type of notebook.
References
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