Animation is a process where a series of static images are viewed in quick succession providing the illusion of fluid motion. The images may be still photos, drawings or other items, which are moved in each subsequent depiction or frame. The eye actually retains an image of where the object was but is soon bombarded with another image, followed by another again. This gives the impression that the object being viewed is moving smoothly and naturally.

Animated features and short films are enjoyed by audiences all over the world. The animation industry is huge, generating billions of dollars per annum, and producing output for use in film, video television, and on the internet. The industry has been growing for the last few decades as a result of the explosion in popularity of the internet for commerce and leisure. Software programs such as Macromedia Flash etc have enabled graphic and web designers to integrate animation into web applications and designs. Using animated .gif's and .swf’s has become a cost effective way to advertise to new markets and access new customers.

The 2D Animation module at TAFE taught the fundamental skills needed to create animations, by explaining the key concepts and then gradually learning through practical exercises. We used Flash MX and Director MX to create basic animations such as a bouncing ball, animated film credits, interactive interfaces and various animated text effects.

More examples of my animations will be included on this site once they have been re-worked.

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