COMPETENCY - BASED LEARNING MATERIALS RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Sector : Information and Communications Technology Qualification Title : ANIMATION NC II Unit of Competency : PRODUCE DIGITAL CLEANED-UP DRAWINGS Module Title PRODUCING DIGITAL CLEANED-UP : DRAWINGS HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL Welcome! The unit of competency, “Produce Digital Cleaned-Up Drawings”, is one of the competencies in Animation NC II, a course covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in producing digital cleaned-up drawings. This module contains training materials and activities related to identifying learner’s requirements, preparing session plan, preparing basic instructional materials and organizing learning and teaching activities. Recognition of Prior Learning You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in this learner's guide because you have already completed training in this area. If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular skill/s, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so you don't have to do the same training again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous trainings, show it to your trainer. If the skill/s you acquired are still current and relevant to the unit/s of competency they may become part of the evidence you can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your skills, discuss this with your trainer. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: At the end of this module is a Learner’s Diary. Use this diary to record important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you in providing further details to your trainer or assessor. A Record of Achievement is also provided for your trainer to complete once you complete the module. This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency in producing digital cleaned-up drawings. This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular trade independently and at your own pace, with minimum supervision or help from your instructor. Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the Training of this unit. Read through the module carefully. It is divided into sections, which cover all the skills, and knowledge you need to successfully complete this module. Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section. Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested references are included to supplement the materials provided in this module. Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/she is there to support you and show you the correct way to do things. Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to consider when you are completing activities and it is important that you listen and take notes. You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: ANIMATION NC II COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS List of Competencies No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code 1. Apply traditional drawing techniques for animation Applying traditional drawing techniques for animation 2. Produce traditional cleaned-up key drawings Producing traditional cleanedup key drawings 3. Produce traditional inbetween drawings Producing traditional inbetween drawings 4. Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings Producing digital cleaned-up key drawings ICT216303 5. Produce digital in-between drawings Producing digital in-between drawings ICT216304 RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo ICT216300 ICT216301 ICT216302 Document No. Issued by: MODULE CONTENT UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings MODULE TITLE : Producing digital cleaned-up key drawings MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module deals with knowledge, skills and attitudes required to draw, analyze, and produce digital cleaned-up key drawings for animation to ensure integrity of movement and character model is maintained NOMINAL DURATION: 107 hours LEARNING OUTCOME: At the end of this module you MUST be able to: 1. Identify requirements for digital cleaned-up drawings 2. Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings 3. Edit/revise digital cleaned-up key drawings ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 1. Identify requirements for digital cleaned-up drawings 1.1 Digital animation equipment & materials are identified and prepared according to the task undertaken 1.2 Digital clean-up drawing requirements are identified from the given source material 1.3 Appropriate digital copies of model sheets are gathered for reference in the given file folder 1.4 Range of industry standard 2D animation software including computer assisted techniques are identified for suitability 1.5 Software selected is in accordance with the specified delivery platform 1.6 Incomplete materials and faulty equipment are reported to appropriate personnel 2. Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings 2.1 User interface and basic tools of selected 2D animation software is utilized based on the client’s specific technical requirements RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 2.2 Scanned hard copy or soft copy of digital rough animation key drawings are provided in file folder per scene number 2.3 Digital rough breakdowns are checked if provided and indicated on timeline or exposure sheet 2.4 Digital model sheets and special file instructions are gathered and uploaded for reference use on the specified task undertaken 2.5 Digital rough key drawings & breakdowns provided are played back to view and analyze the fluidity of animation movements and consistency in drawings 2.6 New column or layer is added to the to the timeline or exposure sheet in preparation for the layer of the digital cleaned-up key drawings 2.7 All off-model drawings are re-drawn based on digital model sheets provided and put onmodel and placed also in its own layer 2.8 Required digital line size & stroke is applied to all digital cleaned-up key drawings 2.9 Digital key drawing & digital breakdown labels, production information, timing grids are copied carefully from the original rough key drawings and written clearly at an appropriate position on the workspace 2.10 All finished Digital drawing sequences are exported to video format and saved at scene file folder 2.11 Scene File folder contents are double checked and submitted to appropriate personnel 3. Edit / Revise digital cleaned-up key drawings 3.1 Returned file folder with revision calls are read and analyzed based on the instructions written 3.2 All affected digital cleaned up drawings & breakdowns are redrawn accordingly based on the scope of the revision calls 3.3 All revised digital drawings are labeled appropriately to distinguish that it is the latest revised version 3.4 Final Revised Digital cleaned-up drawings and breakdowns are exported to video format to check the consistency of revised drawings 3.5 Revised scene File folder contents are doublechecked and then saved in a different folder label as a revised work version 3.6 Revised scene file folder is submitted to appropriate personnel RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Learning Outcome Summary Learning Outcome No: 1 Identify requirements for digital cleaned-up drawings Contents: Identifying and preparing digital animation equipment and materials Identifying digital clean-up drawing requirements Gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Software selection Reporting incomplete materials and faulty equipment Assessment Criteria 1.1 Digital animation equipment & materials are identified and prepared according to the task undertaken 1.2 Digital clean-up drawing requirements are identified from the given source material 1.3 Appropriate digital copies of model sheets are gathered for reference in the given file folder 1.4 Range of industry standard 2D animation software including computer-assisted techniques are identified for suitability 1.5 Software selected is in accordance with the specified delivery platform 1.6 Incomplete materials and faulty equipment are reported to appropriate personnel CONDITIONS The following resources MUST be provided: CBLM interface and basic tools of selected 2D animation software scanned hard copy/soft copy animation key drawings digital model sheets special file instructions digital rough key drawings and breakdowns timeline and exposure sheet off-model drawings RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: LEARNING MATERIALS/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT Manuals/ CBLM in caregiving NCII References Video viewing,( Laptop computer, LCD, powerpoint) PPT(Laptop computer, LCD, powerpoint) METHODOLOGY: Lecture Modular Video viewing Demonstration ASSESSMENT METHOD: Observation Demonstration Written Oral questioning LEARNING EXPERIENCES Learning Outcome 1- Identify requirements for digital cleaned-up drawings Learning activities Identifying and preparing digital animation equipment and materials Special instructions The focus of this learning outcome is “Identify requirements for digital cleaned-up drawings”. Read and understand the information sheets Trainees read Information Sheet # and check yourself by answering 4.1-1 on identifying and preparing the self-check. You must answer all digital animation equipment and questions correctly before materials Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-1 proceeding to the next activity. on identifying and preparing digital Task sheets will help you practice animation equipment and materials your skills. You may refer to Training Activity Matrix posted on Trainees compare answers to the wall, to know the date and time Answer Key No.4.1-1 of your assigned task, your workstation and the facilities/tools RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Trainer discuss using powerpoint presentation Trainees listen to the discussion, watch powerpoint presentation, and participate in discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees Trainer plays video and discusses about the video Trainees watch the video, participate in discussion, and ask question Trainer responds to questions of trainees Trainer demonstrates how to do personal hygiene such as bed bathing and oral care for elderly and equipment needed for the said activity. The Performance Criteria Checklist will guide and help you evaluate your work as you are practicing your skill. Evaluate your own work using the Performance Criteria. When you are ready, present your work to your trainer, for final evaluation and recording. Feel free to ask for guidance of your trainer as you undergo the learning activities outlined for you in the left column. After doing all activities of this Learning Outcome, you are ready to proceed to the next Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings. Identifying digital clean-up drawing requirements Trainees read Information Sheet #4.1-2 on Identify digital clean-up drawing requirements Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-2 on identifying digital clean-up drawing requirements Trainees compare answers to Answer Key# 4.1-2 on identifying digital clean-up drawing requirements Trainer discuss using powerpoint presentation Trainees listen to lecture, watch powerpoint presentation, and participate in discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees read Information Sheet #4.1-3 on Gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-3 on gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees compare answers to Answer Key# 4.1-3 Trainer discuss using powerpoint presentation Trainees watch PowerPoint presentation, listen and participate in discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees Trainer plays video and discusses about the video Trainees watch the video, participate in discussion, and ask questions Trainer responds to questions of trainees RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees read Information Sheet # 4.1-3 on gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-3 on gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainees compare answers to Answer Key # 4.1-3 on gathering of digital copies of model sheets for reference Trainer gives lecture using PowerPoint presentation Trainees watch PowerPoint presentation, listen and participate discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees Software selection Trainees read Information Sheet # 4.1-4 on software selection Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-4 on software selection Trainees compare answers to Answer Key # 4.1-4 on software selection Trainer gives lecture using PowerPoint presentation Trainees watch PowerPoint presentation, listen and participate in discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees Trainer plays video and discusses about the video Trainees watch the video, participate in discussion, and ask questions RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Trainer responds to questions of trainees Trainees perform Job Sheet No. 4.1-4 on Exploration on Adobe Flash Professional CS6 Trainees accomplish Performance Criteria Checklist No. 4.1-4 on Exploration on Adobe Flash Professional CS6 Reporting incomplete materials and faulty equipment Trainees read Information Sheet # 4.1-5 on reporting incomplete materials and faulty equipment Trainees answer Self-Check # 4.1-5 on reporting incomplete materials and faulty equipment Trainees compare answers to Answer Key # 4.1-5 on reporting incomplete materials and faulty equipment Trainer gives lecture using PowerPoint presentation Trainees watch PowerPoint presentation, listen and participate discussion Trainer leads the discussion and answer questions of trainees Trainer plays video and discusses about the video Trainees watch the video, participate in discussion, and ask questions Trainer responds to questions of trainees RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Information Sheet 4.1-1 Identifying and preparing digital animation equipment and materials Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet you must be able to: 1. learn about the digital animation equipment and materials; 2. demonstrate how to identify and prepare digital animation equipment; 3. appreciate the importance of digital animation equipment and materials. OVERVIEW: This information sheet will provide the learners with what digital animation equipment and materials necessary in animation. Hand Tools and Equipment for Animation Traditional Animation is a type of animation technique where drawing is drawn manually by hand with the use of different basic tools and equipment. It is also called Classical Animation or Cel Animation. Let us study now the tools and equipment requirement in creating a traditional animation. 1. Animation Table A special table with lighting fixture under the animation disc attached on its top, purposely for tracing the in-between drawings. It is necessary to see the receding movement for consistency of action. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 2. Light Box A portable equipment similar to animation table essentially featured the light shine through different layers of animation paper for tracing the in-betweens. 3. Line Tester An equipment where the camera is attached used for testing the movement or action after the pencil drawing are done. 4. Photo Copier RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: An equipment used for reproduction, reducing, and enlarging the drawings. 5. Computer or Laptop with installed Animation Software An equipment used for editing and finalization of animation production. 6. Computer Table and Chair An equipment intended for computer set or laptop. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 7. Digital and Video Camera A tool uses for testing the finished pencil drawing and to check its movement. 8. Peg Bar A tool used to hold the animation papers while completing the action drawing, avoiding the paper to move as the animator is doing the artwork. 9. Animation Paper Puncher A special tool used to punch a hole to a paper whether it is 2 or 3 holes. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 10. Animation Paper A standard special paper intended for animation drawings with 2 or 3 holes on one side. 11. 12” Field Guide/Chart It is a grid system used to accurately create field guides in the layout. These guides are what the camera will see in the scene. There are 2 standard field sizes for animation the 12 and 15 inches. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 12. Bar Sheets The director use this when she or he has given some thought to the overall timing of a film. It is a standard kit in editing room; however, the animator is expected to have a dope sheets and the sound of the animation is often shown to bar sheets. 13. Dope or X-sheets A standard traditional animation tool that enables an animator to organized his/her thinking and give instructions to the cameraman on the shots needed. It consists of five sections and is usually A4 paper size and every eight line is printed thicker equivalent to half foot of film. It also serves as guide in determining the number of drawings and the dialogue. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 14. Model Sheets A very essential tool in animation and used as guide for the consistency in drawing characters, backgrounds, animals, and props. 15. Layout/Story Reel Under the supervision of the director using the storyboard the layout artist proceeds to story reel. He or she carefully draws each scene to the size at which it will eventually be animated. It is composed of the background environment, staging of action and the camera field references. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 16. Storyboard A tool composed of a series of drawn images that graphically portrays the action described in the script. 17. Production Folder or Animation Folder A special folder in animation used to keep and organize the important sheets and reference materials for the production such as: Model Sheets, Dope or XSheets, Storyboard, Layout, and Key Drawings. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 18. Drawing Pencil A drawing pencil used for sketching and cleaned-up drawings. There are 3 basic colors of lead use in animation such as: black for final line, red for registration, and blue for sketching and line construction. 19. Pencil Sharpener A tool used for sharpening the drawing pencil. There are two kinds of standard pencil sharpener, the manual and electrical sharpener. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 20. Art Gum Eraser It is superior in terms of cleaning and removing smudges, unnecessary lines and blots. SELF-CHECK No. 4.1-1 Directions: Identify the following hand tools. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. ______________ 1. A tool used for sharpening the drawing pencil. ______________ 2. A tool composed of a series of drawn images that graphically portrays the action described in the script. ______________ 3. A special tool used to punch a hole to a paper whether it is 2 or 3 holes. ______________ 4. A tool used to hold the animation papers while completing the action drawing, avoiding the paper to move as the animator is doing the artwork. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: ______________ 5. A special table with lighting fixture under the animation disc attached on its top, purposely for tracing the in-between drawings. It is necessary to see the receding movement for consistency of action. ANSWER KEY NO. 4.1-1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pencil sharpener Storyboard Animation paper puncher Peg bar Animation table Information Sheet No. 4.1-2 Digital clean-up drawing requirements Learning Objectives After reading this information sheet, the learners will be able to: 1. understand the clean-up requirements for drawing, cartoon – simple; 2. demonstrate how the clean-up requirements for drawing be used; 3. appreciate the importance of digital clean-up drawing requirements. Clean-up Requirements for Drawing (Cartoon – Simple) Clean-up is a part of the workflow in the production of hand-drawn animation. In Traditional animation, the first drawings are called “roughs” or “raffs” animation because they are often done in a very loose drawing. If the animation is successfully pencil tested and approved by the director, clean-up of drawings has to be done. The assistant animator or clean-up artist is responsible for the final line and finished look of the shot. Requirements for Clean-up Drawings 1. Key Animation – are poses drawn by the animator representing the action and narrative required by the scene/sequence. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 2. Layout – guide to the positions of the elements in the scene and their size relationship to each other and to the location of the scene. 3. Exposure Sheet – chart that shows frame by frame of all drawings of every animated scene. 4. Model Sheets (turn-arounds, expressions, Mouth, charts) – a reference sheet of an animator that shows how’s how the character is constructed and how they would pose. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 5. Story Board – visual narrative of the script in the form of thumbnail drawing that shows the different scenes organized in a sequence of panels. 6. Collecting All Relevant Model Sheets Character Model Final reference of the construction, proportion, & unique details of any given character RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Action Breakdown A rough sketch at the center mark of inbetweens provided by the animators for the use of the in-betweens RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Turn Arounds All of the different sketches. It is added as reference in the modelling the character during the animation process. Mouth Charts Shows the breakdowns of the mouth movement into at least 8 different mouths. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Character Expressions Shows the facial expressions that represent emotions of the character Character Attitudes Shows the different behaviors, moods and attitudes of the character RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: SELF-CHECK No. 4.1-2 Directions: Identify the following requirements on clean-up drawings. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. _____________1. It is a visual narrative of the script in the form of thumbnail drawing that shows the different scenes organized in a sequence of panels. _____________ 2. A chart that shows frame by frame of all drawings of every animated scene. _____________ 3. This are poses drawn by the animator representing the action and narrative required by the scene/sequence. _____________ 4. A reference sheet of an animator that shows how’s how the character is constructed and how they would pose. _____________ 5. A guide to the positions of the elements in the scene and their size relationship to each other and to the location of the scene. ANSWER KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Story board Exposure sheet Key animation Model sheets Layout Information Sheet No. 4.1-3 Types of Model Sheets Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet, the learners will be able to: 1. learn the types of model sheets; 2. apply the types of model sheets and demonstrate their respective uses; 3. appreciate the importance of each of the model sheets. Overview: The different types of model sheets will be presented and discussed in this information sheet. General Final Line Model Sheet RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: A single character is portrayed in turn around drawings that give us sense of how to draw the character from any angle, along with some expressions, attitude and action poses. General Final Line Model Sheet Rough Character Concept Model Sheet It gives us a sense of the basic design of the character, along with attitude poses that help to tell the story of just who he is. In the case of a character like the Beast, unique anatomy requires unique reference for artist working on the Beast team. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Anatomical Study Model Sheet It can give animators a better idea of the structure that exist under all that hair. Another type of model sheets that often generated early in the final design process. Anatomical Study Model Sheet Construction Model Sheet RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Rough Construction Model Sheet It can sometimes focus only on details of a character, such as hair or even spots. This set of Flynn Rider sheets were created by Glen Keane for the film “Tangled”. One shows the underlying structure of the character while the second presents the same poses fully clothed. These 2D designs are great aids for building a 3D character. Rough Model Sheets They are created from the best studies or keys from the most successful scenes that have been animated of the character up to that point. They often show action, expressions and attitudes that best display the character’s personality. Sometimes a turn around drawing which also shows how many heads high the character can be added to the rough model sheet, which creates a rough version of the “all-in-one” design. Rough Dialogue Model Sheet It shows various mouth shapes that are created when the character is speaking. This one has the added benefit of also showing a range of emotions. Some characters are unique in that they aren’t entirely constructed with recognizable anatomy. Fine Line or Clean Up Construction Model Sheet It helps animators to see volume as well as structure for even the most “cartoony” of characters. Turn Around Model Sheet (many studios use one word, “turnarounds”, instead) When beginning your turnaround model sheet, it’s usually easiest to start with either a forward facing view of your character that has the proportions entirely worked out. Referencing the front view, line them up and use a ruler to map out corresponding points on their head and body in ¾ view, side view and back view. Final Line Turn Around Model Sheet It’s often helpful to other artists working on the project if your pose includes one bent arm and one that’s straighter opposite one bent leg and one that’s straight. This gives other artists more information when handling the limbs in different situations. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: SELF-CHECK NO. 4.1-3 Directions: Identify the following. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. ____________ 1. A type of model sheets that help animators to see volume as well as structure for even the most “cartoony” of characters. ____________ 2. A type of model sheet is created from the best studies or keys from the most successful scenes that have been animated of the character. They often show action, expressions and attitudes that best display the character’s personality. ____________ 3. A single character is portrayed in turn around drawings that give us sense of how to draw the character from any angle, along with some expressions, attitude and action poses. ____________ 4. It shows various mouth shapes that are created when the character is speaking. This one has the added benefit of also showing a range of emotions. ____________ 5. It can give animators a better idea of the structure that exist under all that hair. Another type of model sheets that often generated early in the final design process. ANSWER KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fine Line or Clean Up Construction Model Sheet Rough Model Sheets General Final Line Model Sheet Rough Dialogue Model Sheet Anatomical Study Model Sheet Information Sheet No. 4.1-4 Familiarization with Line-Test Hardware And Software Learning Objectives: After reading this information sheet, the learners will be able to: 1. familiarize with line-test hardware and software; 2. demonstrate how line-test hardware and software are used; 3. appreciate the application of line-test hardware and software. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: Overview: This information sheet will familiarize with the use of Line-Test Hardware and Software. A Line-Test is a process used to check hand drawn frames prior to them being used for final artwork. Frames are captured either via video camera, frame by frame or by scanning them into a computer. The resulting sequence allows the animator to assess how well the sequence is flowing. Onion Skinning is the method used to view several frames of an animation simultaneously, it allows the animator to check the changes occurring within each frame and how they flow together. Traditionally this process involved comparing drawn frames on light box but many animation software packages include the ability to preview frames with several previous and upcoming translucent frames visible. Line Testing Hardware in Animation Software in Line Testing 1. 2. 3. 4. Synfig for Windows, Linux and OSX Opentoonz for Windows and OSX Maenfloresta for iPhone and Android Pencil 2D for Windows, Linux and OSX A Flipbook is one of the software use in Animation. Animation gets even easier whether you use pencil and paper or draw right on the computer. DigiCel Flipbook follows the same process that has been part of traditional cel animation for over fifty years. Background Flipbook will be very easy and intuitive. To start with the Digicel Flipbook here are the basic steps: 1. Click on start > Programs> Flipbook or Double click on the icon of Flipbook. You will see the Flipbook Start-Up Dialogue. Note: There are five buttons on the start-up dialogue. a. create New Scene, if you want to create a new presentation b. open Existing Scene, if you want to see a sample flipbook presentation project. c. Open Previous Scene, if you want to close the program and d. About Flipbook, if you want to look for the details on how to use the software. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: TWO MAIN WINDOWS OF FLIPBOOK 1. IMAGE WINDOW – this is where you will draw, paint and preview your movies. 2. X sheets – made up of rows and columns. The scene information is stored in an exposure sheet or X sheets. Other Parts of Flipbook Software Tool Bar – Tool bar has an Icon that you will use in flipbook. The Icons on the first group are: Creating, Opening and Saving scenes as well as cutting, copying and pasting images The next 2 icons are for Undo and Redo followed by a Printing icon. These are all standard Windows functions. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: The next 4 icons are for controlling in the image window. The first icon is enabling the Light Box or ‘Stack’. In B & W mode when the ‘Stack” is on FlipBook keeps track of up to 10 drawings on your light table and can simulate traditional page flipping. The second icon is the Light for the ‘Light Table’. When the Light is on you can see all of the images that are currently on the Stack in the Image Window. The Light only works when the Stack is on. The third icon controls whether or not the background image (BG) will be displayed in the image window during editing. The fourth icon turns the AutoSave feature on and off. The next 3 icons control the exposure sheet or x-sheets for short. The X-sheet icon turns the x-sheet on or off. The Sound icon shows or hides the sound level in the x-sheet. The Thumbnail icon switches you back and forth between viewing thumbnail images in the x-sheet or just their labels. The Capture icon brings up the Capture dialog box so you can adjust your settings and capture drawings directly into the x-sheet. You can also capture directly into the x-sheet by pressing the F8 key. This uses the current capture settings but bypasses the Capture dialog. The Scanner icon opens the Scanner dialog box. Scanning gives you the best quality but takes a little longer. The Color icon lets you switch between the Color mode and B&W mode. In the Color mode you can see the Color Palette or Color Model and the additional tools in the Tool Box for painting. Your animation will also play back in color. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: The Camera icon lets you toggle in and out of Camera mode and brings up the Camera Move dialog box so you can compose your key frames to add camera moves to your scenes. The Boomerang icon passes images to and from FlipBook to your favorite graphics editing program so you can edit them there. The Tone Matte icon brings up the Layer dialog box so you can select which tone matte layer you want to work with and set its values. Tone mattes are used to create shadows, glows and highlights. Below the image window are controls, like those on a VCR. They can be used at any time to play back the active levels of your scene or view the frame you want to see. From left to right the buttons are: Stop, Home, Reverse, Step Backward, Pause, Step Forward, Play, End and Loop. The next two buttons adjust the playback rate, even while the scene is playing. This can also be done with the plus (+) and minus (-) keys. The current rate is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the Image Window. To the right of the VCR controls there is a Slider. This lets you drag the pointer to move forward and backward through the scene and set start and stop points for playback. Steps in making New Scene or Project in Flipbook 1. Double click on the Icon of Flipbook, or go to Start Menu go to Program, then click Filpbook Icon. Start-up Dialogue will appear. 2. Click > Create New Scene. New Dialogue Box will appear. Change the Frame Rate, No. of Levels, and No. of Frames 3. Click > Ok button. Image Window will appear. 4. Click the X-sheets Icon on the Tool Bar. To make it Visible. 5. Place the drawings (Capture the first drawing until the last drawing) on the Peg Bar attached on the Line Tester. Then click < Camera Icon on the tool bar, camera dialogue will appear. 6. Set the frame, level, hold, and label accordingly. 7. Start capturing the drawing until the last drawing then click < quit button to finish the job. RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: 8. Check the action using the VCR tools, click Play Button 9. To save the work Click the File button on the Tool bar, select save as new dialogue will appear, type the file name and choose the destination folder, then click < save. SELF-CHECK NO. 4.1-4 1. It is one of the software use in Animation. a. b. c. d. Macbook Fishbook Flipbook Notebook 2. It follows the same process that has been part of traditional cel animation. a. b. c. d. digital divide digital learning DigiCel Flipbook cellphone book 3. This is where you will draw, paint and preview your movies. a. b. c. d. drawing board image window paint shop movie show 4. It is made up of rows and columns. a. b. c. d. x-sheets table sets activity matrix x-y grid 5. It has an icon that you will use in flipbook. a. score card RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo Document No. Issued by: b. tool bar c. icon logo d. printing icon ANSWER KEY 4.1-4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. c d b a b JOB SHEET 4.1-4 Title: Exploration on Adobe Flash Professional CS 6 Performance Objective: demonstrate how to use the Adobe Flash Professional CS6 GUI, workplace and tools. Supplies/Materials: Adobe Flash Professional CS6 Application Equipment: PC System Steps/Procedure: 1. Check if the computer installed with the Flash software. 2. Open Adobe Flash Professional CS6. 3. Use all the tools in tools panel. 4. Explore and identify the workplace that can be found in the interface of Adobe Flash Professional CS6. 5. Use all options in the timeline panel. Assessment Method: oral questioning observation demonstration Performance Criteria Checklist 4.1-4 Did you… CRITERIA 1. Check if the computer installed with the Flash software? 2. Open Adobe Flash Professional CS6? 3. Explore and identify the workplace that can be found in the interface of Adobe Flash Professional CS? 4. Use all the tools in tools panel? 5. Use all options in the timeline panel? RSST ANIMATION NC II Date Developed: May 19, 2023 Developed by: Dandy Geronimo YES Document No. Issued by: NO REFERENCES: 1. “Cartoon Animation (Collector’s Series) Paperback – January 1, 1994.” Cartoon Animation (Collector’s Series): Preston Blair: 9781560100843: Amazon.com: Books, n.p., n.d. Web.18 June 2015. 2. “Drawing for Dummies”, paperback – February 22, 2011. Brenda Hoddinott, Jammie ombs: 9780470618424: Amazon Books, n.p., n.d. Web 18 June 2015 3. The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation Hardcover – October 5, 1995.” The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation: Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas: 9780786860708: Amazon.com: Books n.p., n.d. Web 18 June 2015. 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