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Chapter 11
Animation Composition
Reading Prep. Recall all of the things you already know about
animation. As you read, think of how the new information presented
in the text matches or challenges your prior understanding of the topic.
Think of direct connections you can make between the old knowledge
and the new material.
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nimation is found in almost every video game. Some games have complex
animations with many special effects. Other games make use of relatively simple
animations. Even most early video games had simple animations. Understanding
the basic principles of animation composition is important for any video game
designer. This chapter discusses the elements of motion and principles of
animation, as well as covering some more advanced animation compositions.
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Before you begin this chapter, see what you already know about
video game design by taking the chapter pretest.
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After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
• Outline the six basic elements of motion.
• List the 12 principles of animation as documented by Frank Thomas and Ollie
Johnson in their 1981 book Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life.
• Define animation and differentiate between static and active animation.
• Describe the specialized aspects to creating animations with a computer.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sound synchronization.
• Identify sources of game art movement other than animation.
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