Graphic Animation

RULES for GRAPHIC ANIMATION

• Create a graphic animation in 2D or 3D based on Nga Haka me nga Waiata o Ngati Porou 
• All animations must be no longer than 3 minutes Max (including credits).  Entries over this time limit will be disqualified.
  
• Graphic animations may be created by animating computer graphics designed by students
• All animations must  be supplied as High Quality Quicktime, MPEG  or AVI files.
  
• Please create 1 copy of all your schools animation entries and submit on CD/DVD, Memory Stick or Mac-Compatible External Hard-drive. 

DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC ANIMATION CRITERIA BELOW

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What is a graphic animation?

A graphic animation is a cartoon created using a computer animation programme.

How to make a graphic animation?

• Brainstorm your story and characters
• Create a Storyboard
• Write a Script
• Create animated frames using programmes like Macromedia Flash, Blender, Marvin, Microsoft Paint & Powerpoint etc
• Add music and narration.

Examples

• Watch cartoons on Cartoon Network or on TV 2, 3 and MTS after school
• Watch animated movies and music videos.

Helpful Links

www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Simple-Animation-in-Macromedia-Flash

http://members.toast.net/saddletrout/tutorial1.html