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ICT Class 9 - Animations Notes

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Animations

Welcome to the chapter on Animations for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn what animation is, how animations are created, and where they are used. By the end of this chapter, you will understand the basics of animation and be able to create simple animations using computers.

Introduction

Animation is the process of making pictures or objects appear to move. Animations are used in movies, games, advertisements, websites, and educational videos.

Types of Animation

  • 2D Animation: Animation in two dimensions (height and width), like cartoons.
  • 3D Animation: Animation in three dimensions (height, width, and depth), like animated movies and games.
  • Stop Motion Animation: Taking photos of objects and moving them slightly between each photo to create movement.
  • Computer Animation: Creating moving images using computer software.

How Animation Works

  • Animation is made by showing a series of pictures quickly, one after another.
  • Each picture is called a frame.
  • When frames are shown quickly, our eyes see them as moving images.

Steps to Create an Animation

  • Plan your story or idea.
  • Draw or create the characters and backgrounds.
  • Make small changes to the pictures for each frame.
  • Use animation software to put the frames together.
  • Play the frames quickly to see the animation.

Popular Animation Software

  • Adobe Animate
  • Blender
  • Scratch
  • Pencil2D
  • Synfig Studio

Applications of Animation

  • Movies and cartoons
  • Video games
  • Advertisements
  • Educational videos and e-learning
  • Websites and apps

Fun Activity: Make a Flipbook Animation!

Take a small notebook. Draw a picture on each page, changing it a little each time. Flip the pages quickly to see your drawing move!

Summary

  • Animation makes pictures or objects look like they are moving.
  • There are different types of animation, like 2D, 3D, and stop motion.
  • Animation is used in movies, games, ads, and education.

Practice Questions

  1. What is animation?
  2. Name two types of animation.
  3. What is a frame in animation?
  4. List two uses of animation in daily life.
  5. Name one software used for creating animations.

Challenge Yourself

  • Create a simple animation using Scratch or any animation software you know.
  • Make a flipbook and show your friends how it works.

Did You Know?

  • The first animated cartoon was made over 100 years ago!
  • Modern movies use thousands of frames per minute to create smooth animation.

Glossary

  • Animation: Making pictures or objects appear to move.
  • Frame: A single picture in an animation sequence.
  • 2D Animation: Animation with height and width only.
  • 3D Animation: Animation with height, width, and depth.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Animation is the process of making pictures or objects appear to move.
  2. 2D animation, 3D animation, stop motion (any two).
  3. A frame is a single picture in an animation.
  4. Movies, games, advertisements, education (any two).
  5. Adobe Animate, Blender, Scratch, Pencil2D, Synfig Studio (any one).

Try making your own animation and see your drawings come to life!

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