Paige Maddox- Introduction to Animation

                                                  Animation Timeline: 30,000 B.C- 1500 A.D- Artifacts have been found that evidence how the idea of moving image began.  1500 A.D- Leonardo da Vinci created the Vitruvian Man drawings. These drawings show a variety of angles that can suggest movement.  1603- The magic lantern was created. It is an image projector that uses pictures on sheets of glass. Some of these sheets have moving parts. This is thought to be the first time projected animation was used. 1824- The Thaumatrope was introduced. This was made by having images on both sides of the rotating creation. When it was rotated, you can see the images being combined. This technique is known as the persistence of vision.  1831- The Phenakitoscope extended the ways of portraying movement. This made the illusion of movement by using spinning disks t...

                          The 12 Principles of Animation:   I've started to research the 12 Principles of Animation so that I can effectively apply them within my own work. I believe that all of these principles will help to make my own work successful because they will present a variety of ways of how to portray an inventive narrative.    Squash and Stretch- This technique is used to present the speed, weight and mass of a character or object. For example, this can used when drawing a bouncing ball. Also, this technique can be used to add more expression to a character's face.  Anticipation- This shows a movement that leads up to the main action within a scene. For example, swinging a bat away from yourself as you get ready to hit the ball. Another example could be a character bending their knees before they jump.  Staging- You can use this technique to guide viewers on where they should look wit...