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Flip Book

   I created a flip book so i could create movement in the drawing. As i had never done one before i only drew a simple stick figure as i also struggled drawing so small. I found consistency is important to create a flip book as part way through the size of my drawing changes slightly. Unfortunately, due to the drawing being of a stick figure its not so obvious to what is happening and doesnt look quite so elegant. I was trying to show the processes of the ballet dancers i took photos of lifting their leg up and going onto the tip of their toes. Furthermore, the paper of the book i used is too thick which makes flipping it a little difficult and the drawing doesnt move so swiftly because of it. However, i do think this is an efficient way to create an animation and i would like to develop my skill and try it again in the future.

   I used the space above to create another small animation, this time i drew two figures joining to perform a lift. I like this one more as it is more obvious what is happening as the two dancers show more movement together than the one alone did. However, the sizes of the dancers change but i think it works as their sizes change together and appear as if they are running to each other and away from the viewer, helping show a smooth transition of movement. On the other hand, i struggled with showing the dancer jumping into the lift as i was running out of pages so had to cut out bits to create a smoother lift. I think to develop this further i would need to work on the drawing skill, drawing actual people instead of stick figures and add details such as scenery.

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