Race Animation

Submit your idea [ASAP]
On a piece of paper write/doodle: Two Contestants, Winner, Background/Setting, and the End Goal

Make your assets  [Due Friday 1/26: Turn in the Flash file containing everything]
On Flash, create the assets you need for the animation: Start with the background, utilize layers, make sure to lock the layers not in use. Create the end goal/finish line/prize on its own layer. Create the two contestants, each on separate layers.

Animate [Due Friday 2/2: Turn in the Flash file and SWF file]

  • To add a Key Frame: Insert >> Timeline >> Key Frame, or keyboard shortcut (F6)
  • To add a Blank Key Frame: Insert >> Timeline >> Blank Key Frame, or keyboard shortcut (F7)
  • To change your drawing into a symbol: [While your drawing is selected] Modify >> Convert to Symbol (Change [Type] to "Graphic") >> OK
  • To create a SWF file/Preview your animation: Press down "Command" Key on your Keyboard and then press "Enter"


Grading Criteria
-The race has a well matching background and there are at least 2 subjects animated.
-There are clear beginning, middle, and end to the race.
-Animation is smooth, has no choppiness.
-The Duration of animation is appropriate enough -- It isn't too fast that it is as if nothing happened and it isn't too long that it gets boring.
-The overall animation is Entertaining to watch.




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