Assignment:
Make an animated video, with sound, using Adobe Flash.
In this animation there are (at least) 3 characters
Note: these characters do not have to be human beings
Goals:
Demonstrate Flash animation competency
-Use & reuse symbols
-Use layers
-Control tweening
-Use a button
Instructions:
Options: Music video, silent film format, animated comic
There must be sound (try not to use sound effects or voice-overs)
The animation should be 30 seconds or more
Make a "play" button to start the animation
Requirements:
Sound
30 sec. or more
1 button
-You will turn in sketches & storyboards, showing the progression of your ideas.
-The final animation should be a self-contained .swf, embedded into a web page.
-It should be uploaded to a server.
-The .fla , .swf, and .html files must be turned in
Timeline:
this week: (Week #3)
1) Finish drawing 3 Characters for your Project A
Note: their moving body parts need to be on separate layers
2) Find a soundtrack for your Project A
* Start bringing headphones to class
Next week: (Week #4)
Animate your characters, add sound & a button
Week #5 (Oct. 6)
Project A is due
what you will turn in on the due date:
1) Have your site uploaded to a server before class.
* html & swf files
(you don't need to upload .fla files)
2) I will collect:
- Flash .fla file
-
.html file
-
.swf file
* And, your storyboard
Grading:
- Use of Symbols & Layers (evidence that you have Flash under control)
- Must fulfill the script (must have at least 3 characters)
- Have a button that must be clicked to start (or continue) the animation
As always, it must look good:
-Good drawings that reflect the content of the work
-Great composition, great design, et cetera...
A, B, or C?
attention to detail, and excellent work gets an A.
above average work gets a B.
doing the assignment gets a C.
Good luck, and let me know if you have any questions.