1.1. Animation

Learning Objectives

You will be able...

...to give a definition for "animation".
...to list the three main techniques to create animations.
...to list at least three graphical attributes that can be animated.

Introduction

"Animation usually brings to mind images of cartoon figures, particularly created for children. Animations were at one time created manually, a frame at a time and transferred onto film. The computer has long been used to assist in the creation of individual frames, and is now being used for the interactive display of animations. Computer animations have become relatively common. " (Peterson 1995)

An early form of animation were flip-books: when their pages are turned rapidly, the pictures appear to animate by simulating motion or some other change.

Flip-Book (Wikipedia)

This chapter introduces the general principles of animation. Small examples show the realisation of animation.

Cartography for Swiss Higher Education

1.1. Animation

Learning Objectives

Introduction