Exercise 17 - Your First Flash Animation

 Animation with Flash

The following lessons and information were provided by Joe Dockery, CTE Teacher and Adobe Education Leader, Mount Si High School.

Step 1.  Review the following handout:

12 Animation Principles (pdf)

Step 2:  Complete Lesson 1 and 2 below by watching the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS!  I am trying to see if watching a video for instruction may be a good way for you to learn.  The video is produced by another teacher in Washington state.  He is a very good instructor.

Step 3:

Turn in both lessons in a folder labeled period#_lastname_firstname_17x

Basic Animation Techniques

Adobe Flash uses four primary animation techniques: Frame-by-frame, Classic Motion Tween, Motion Tween (new), and Shape Tween.

Frame by Frame Animation Directions
This lesson will introduce you to a type of frame-by-frame animation. In the first project you will learn how to change the stage dimensions, onion skinning and the animation technique of squash and stretch. In the second lesson you will learn how to create a cycle in the form of symbol.

Keyboard Shortcuts:
·         F5 Insert Frame
·         F6 Insert Keyframe

Animation Principles
Squash and Stretch
Timing and Spacing
Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose - Frame by Frame is the same thing as Pose to Pose. Classic, Motion and Shape tweens are examples of Straight Ahead Action.

Tutorial Videos
Lesson 1: Frame-by-frame Ball Bounce (7:47) *Example
Lesson 2: Frame-by-frame Flame (5:29) *Example

TEACHER NOTES:  In  the video he says to hit "Control + Return" to watch the Flash file play...our systems have an error that prevents ours from working that way.  You must publish your SWF file and HTML file to go watch it on your computer.

Also, disregard what he says at the end about turning in your file.  You will put both flash files in a folder with the correct name and turn in the folder to Mr. Komar Dropbox like usual.

Exercise 16 - Begin Animation / Intro to Adobe Flash

100 Points
Due 4/24
period#_lastname_firstname_16x

Today we begin to learn how to use Adobe Flash.  There will be an introductory video.  

You are going to be making a photo album.  You may use the images from the tutorial, photos I took from Maine or your own images you download from the internet.

Use the Flash Classroom in a Book which can be found on your Mr. Komar Shared folder (Flash Lessons).  We will start with lesson 1 in the book which will be Exercise 15 for our class.  

We will NOT be using the whole book so do not worry.  Just to get started....


 
Today I will present the following concepts:

1. The Stage
2. Frame vs. Keyframe
3. Hidden Tools

When you are finished, submit the Flash file to the Dropbox.

Exercise 15 - LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN...Your Own Music Video

Modern

Historical

 Mix?

We will try to do the music video again.  You may redo the song you chose before or you may choose a new song.  

You are encouraged to choose a song that is not just another POP music song from the last few weeks.  Something that has been around a while.

You are also encouraged to include some video effects in your video.  Slow motion, fast motion, different filters (adjustment panel).

If you have a song that you would like to include -- you may put that as your selection (just make sure it is TUSD "safe" with no profane language or content).

Due TODAY Your group notes showing who is in your group, your song and your production notes.

Due Dates:

Monday/Tuesday 4/13 - 4/14 Production Notes 25 Points

Video Production 4/15 - 4/17 25 Points for participation

Final Video Due 4/20 - 4/21 50 Points for completion

Named:

Period#_lastname_firstname_15x.

Exercise 14 - Commercial

You have been asked to produce a commercial for your favorite (or not) product or service.

Work individually or as a group to first come up with a clever idea, document on storyboards, film and edit the commercial to fit within 30 seconds.

Below is an example of a very well done story board. 
Notice it contains the following:
1.  Basic images to show camera location.  (Drawings are kept simple)
2.  Amount of time each shot will last.
3.  Basic notes about each segment to give an idea of the story.
4.  Notes crossed out showing an editing of thoughts as you work out the story.

For the final production: Try using still drawings/images, voice overs and some special effects in iMovie.

Points Available:
Storyboard (Due March 30/31) : 25 Points
Video (Due April 1/2/3/6/7): 25 Points
Finished Ad: 50 Points

Exercise 13 - State Bicycle Company Promotion

STATE BICYCLE CO. PROMO
Directions: Using the footage and logos provided to you in your Users/Shared Folder, cut a 30-second (exactly) promotional video for this bicycle company. You need to think about your target audience (young, active and hip) and make sure that they will be attracted to this product. You will also need to add music and focus on your editing techniques. You may need to color correct and/or adjust exposures of this raw footage.


You will find video clips and static images (the company logo)

Step 1:  Go to The State Bike Company website to get a feel for the company and the personality.

Step 2:  Open iMovie and import the media on your computer.  When you import media, look for a folder inside /users/shared/STATE bike footage

Step 3:  Write down or sketch out how you want the promo to unfold or play.  Is it a story?  Is it more of a documentary?  Is it fast or slow or are you going to find the song/music first and simply get the clips to fit the tempo?

Step 4:  You may start with a song, movie theme, or other audio file which you can try to import from the web or ask the teacher to get an .mp3 version from the teacher computer.  Many sites get blocked by TUSD.  You could even use some of the free clips that sites use to sell music since you only need 30 seconds.

OR 

Step 4:  You may start with the video and keep track of getting close to 30 seconds, then go find the music you want to match the images.

Step 5:  Go to the Share button and save it to iTunes and save the file in your Documents folder.

Requirements:
• length of 00:00:30:00
• must contain appropriate music
• must include the company’s logo
• all footage should be correct colors/exposures 
• all audio should be set at correct levels


Total Points: Worth 100 points
Due by End of Friday, 3/27
"Share the Video" as a File and call it -  period#_lastname_firstname_13x

Exercise 12 - Step by Step Tutorial for how to use iMovie

Class

Follow the step by step instructions in the below tutorial to find out how to get your music video into iMovie and make millions of dollars in Hollywood!

http://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-movie-from-start-to-finish-with-imovie--mac-59638


Next week when I return (3/9 - 3/10) we can go back out to get more video if we need it.

How to set up iMovie to work on your machine

CLASS
Follow the step by step instructions in the Mr. Komar Shared Folder under the Exercise 12 folder to see how to set up iMovie to work on your mac.  

Note - you need to set it up on your machine under your name -- even if you are in a group.  Once you set it up, you will not be able to move computers because it is set up on the hard drive.