Mini-Project #1: A Longer Animation Sequence

Extra credits: Up to 2% towards the final grade, depending on the extensiveness of the animation

Learning objectives: To practice making a longer animation sequence using all different techniques taught in class and also some new techniques you learned on your own by looking up Help or references.

Evaluation:

  • good use of layers to organize objects
  • use of techniques Flash features that are not taught in class, for example, motion path, scene, and pen tools
  • best use of symbols and shapes for different situations

Examples:

 

 

 

 

External links for more ideas:

  • There are interesting Flash animations at Dave Jones' transience.com site. Check out Teetering.
  • A Sony Playstation game called Loco Roco has fun graphics and animation that look like Flash animation style. Check out LocoRoco web site and click on Screenshots to play screenshot animation of the gameplay.