2D ANIMATION TYPES AND TECHNIQU

2D animation types and techniques

 

Stop-motion animation

Stop-motion animation 2involves physically manipulating objects in front of a camera to create the illusion of movement. This approach can be used in both live-action and computer-generated animations, and it’s often used in television shows and video games. A common example of stop-motion animation is the  clay motion technique common in children’s shows.

Frame-by-frame animation

Frame-by-frame animation involves drawing each frame of an animation separately, but as a series rather than individually. The individual frames are then played back in rapid succession to create the illusion of motion. This technique is often used to create complex animations with large numbers of moving parts.

Cutout animation

Cutout animation involves selectively removing and replacing different pieces of an animated character or object in order to create the illusion of movement. This technique is commonly used in cartoons and animated films because it allows for a high degree of control over the shape, color, and size of the animated characters.

Rotoscoping

Rotoscoping is an animation technique that traces over a live-action video or frame in order to create an animated version of it. This technique can be used to simulate realistic movement, as well as more stylized animation effects. A good example of rotoscoping is the early cinematic animation films, which were hand-drawn over live-action footage.

Computer animation

computer animation involves creating digital versions of hand-drawn or 3D models, then manipulating them on the computer to achieve the desired movement and look. This technique is often used in advanced video games and animated films because it allows for great flexibility and detail in the animation process. 

                                                                             

2D ANIMATION JOB DESCRIPTION

A 2D animator works through a three-stage process (pre-production, production, and post-production) to create a sequence.

During the pre-production stage, they write the story, design characters, create a storyboard, choose a design style, and prepare the backgrounds on which the action will occur. The voice-overs are then recorded by actors based on the dialogue in the script. 

In the production stage, the animators pull together all the elements to start animating the scenes. This includes initially animating rough sketches, then refining them to line drawings; layering the scenes against the backgrounds; matching the character visuals to the recorded dialogue, and compositing to final render.

At the post-production stage, animators will do a final visual clean-up, mix sound effects and music, integrate visual effects, and render all the elements together to create the finished work.