Description: Animation needs to be more complex (at least 30+ layers), use at least 3 animated objects using the Puppet Warp tool, other objects/artwork/backgrounds brought in from the web and/or created in Photoshop that may be both static or animated using “Frame by Frame” animation. Complex means that the animation must tell a story – stories will not be violent, random, or otherwise inappropriate. A short paragraph(s)/narrative describing the storyline along with animation ideas, will be written in MS Word and PDF’d to the ePortfolio. Storyboards must be drafted and approved by the teacher BEFORE design work in Photoshop begins. This assignment should be completed in 4-5 class sessions.
Reflection: This was my first project this year in Photoshop. I tried to do two flash animations but they weren’t long enough. This project was a good refresher for photoshop. First I had to get an idea and bring images from the web. Then I opened the animation bar and changed it throughout all of the scenes. Lastly, I saved for Web & Devices as GIF. For my next project I a going to do a StopMotion animation.