lauan503research-2

2D Animation

For this module, I am working with 2D digital animation. There are many strengths and weaknesses to the different techniques used when working with 2D digital animation, compared to the techniques used in traditional 2D hand-drawn animation:  

The strengths of 2D digital animation are:

• Once an image or drawing is created it can be stored away onto a memory stick and reused at any point. This means that the image does not have to be redrawn to be re-used and will result in saving valuable time. 

• No need for the use of paper as the software on the computer can create the main key frames and you can easily flip back and forth between each frame. As well as this, you are able to play the sequence without having to take an image of each individual frame to see the final shot. 

•  2D digital animation also allows you to add more detail into your drawings such as, special effects like fire or the movement of water. 

The negatives of 2D digital animation are: 

• The price of the software could be a problem if you are unable to afford it. As well as, not being able to afford it there are many rules when showing your work after using certain software. Where as, in traditional 2D animation there is not many rules you have to stick to because of the software. 

• The program used to create the animation can have limitations that you would not have in the design if it was hand-drawn.     

 
The strengths of 2D traditional animation are :

•  If the image was hand-drawn on paper then it is less likely for you to ‘lose’ the work. Where as, digital animation comes with the risk that you could possibly lose all the work you have done forever, if it is not backed up effectively.    

The weaknesses of 2D traditional animation are:

• It takes a lot of time to complete an animation drawn my hand. Resulting in the animation costing more money to make.    

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