Morphing & Animation Principles
Morphing is a special animation technique that smoothly
transforms one image into another, while animation
principles are guidelines that make motion look natural
and realistic.
1. Introduction
Advanced animation uses morphing and well-defined principles to produce smooth, believable motion in multimedia, films, and games.
- Morphing creates smooth transitions
- Principles improve realism
2. Morphing
Morphing is the transformation of one shape or image into another by gradually changing geometry and color.
- Uses keyframes
- Intermediate frames are generated automatically
3. Morphing Process
- Select source and target images
- Define control points
- Generate in-between frames
4. Types of Morphing
- Image morphing
- Shape morphing
- Color morphing
5. Animation Principles
Animation principles are a set of rules that help animators create lifelike motion.
- Developed by Disney animators
- Applied in both 2D and 3D animation
6. Squash and Stretch
Squash and stretch exaggerate deformation to show weight and flexibility of objects.
- Adds realism
- Maintains volume
7. Anticipation
Anticipation prepares the audience for an upcoming action.
- Pre-movement action
- Makes animation readable
8. Timing and Spacing
Timing controls speed, while spacing controls motion smoothness.
- More frames = slower movement
- Uneven spacing adds realism
9. Advantages
- Smooth transitions
- Realistic animation
- Engaging visual effects
10. Applications
- Movies and visual effects
- Games and simulations
- Advertising animations
- Multimedia presentations
Practice Questions
- What is morphing?
- Explain the morphing process.
- List types of morphing.
- What are animation principles?
- Explain squash and stretch.
Practice Task
Explain with diagrams:
✔ Image morphing
✔ Animation principles
✔ Timing and spacing effects