Nemo FlipBook Animation
The second grade students learned about the art of animation and we discussed how traditional cell frame animations (like the old 1940-1960) Mickey Mouse cartoons were made. When then talked about the animated movie Finding Nemo and how it was similar and different to those early animations. Students then learned about the app Flipbook Lite and created their own "Nemo" animation using the app and the tutorials below. The app is FREE on both iOS and Android devices.
Assessment:
1. The student will draw a background on the 1st layer provided and as illustrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
2. The student will draw a fish (that consists of 3 colors, and has eyes, a tail, and fins) on the 2nd layer provided and as illustrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
3. The student will create a 50 frame animation which has their fish swimming across the screen as
demonstrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
4. Craftsmanship, how closely was the tutorial followed and how smooth (spacing of fish from frame to frame),
throughout the animation with the fish starting on one side of the screen and exiting from a side. _____/15
5. The student was filmed describing how their fish was made and the action taking place in their
animation as illustrated in the tutorial. _____/5
I can statement:
I can explain how a cell frame animation is made.
I can explain how the layers of the app work.
I can explain how new animations are created compared to animations from the 1940's.
Remediation:
Students will create an animation with 25 frames instead of 50
Enrichment:
Students will create an additional layer with an additional sea creature of their choice which is included in all 50 frsames.
1. The student will draw a background on the 1st layer provided and as illustrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
2. The student will draw a fish (that consists of 3 colors, and has eyes, a tail, and fins) on the 2nd layer provided and as illustrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
3. The student will create a 50 frame animation which has their fish swimming across the screen as
demonstrated in the below tutorial. ____/5
4. Craftsmanship, how closely was the tutorial followed and how smooth (spacing of fish from frame to frame),
throughout the animation with the fish starting on one side of the screen and exiting from a side. _____/15
5. The student was filmed describing how their fish was made and the action taking place in their
animation as illustrated in the tutorial. _____/5
I can statement:
I can explain how a cell frame animation is made.
I can explain how the layers of the app work.
I can explain how new animations are created compared to animations from the 1940's.
Remediation:
Students will create an animation with 25 frames instead of 50
Enrichment:
Students will create an additional layer with an additional sea creature of their choice which is included in all 50 frsames.
STEP 1: Basic Directions
STEP 2: Creating A New Animation, Making A Background, Creating Layers, Creating A Fish
STEP 3: Animating Your Fish
STEP 4: Finished Example