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Animation

Lesson – The History of Animation

(1) Please watch the 3 videos: History of Animation Part 1 – History of Animation 2 and History of Animation 3. I think that you will enjoy these.

(2) Read the PowerPoint Lesson “History of Animation.” And complete the following worksheet.

Vocabulary: Using complete sentences, define the following terms. If needed, use a separate sheet of paper.

Animation

Animator

Background

Celluloid

Frame

Frame-by-frame

Ink and Paint

Kinestasis (Kin-e-sta'-sis)

Kinetograph

Model Sheet

Phenakistoscope

Pixilation (Pik si la' shun)

Script

Squash and Stretch

Storyboard

Thaumatrope

Zoetrope (zo'-e-trop)

Inbetweens

Extremes

1. Who has been credited with the invention of photography in 1827? _______________

2. During the _____________ _______________ ______________, New York photographer _______________ ______________ becomes well known by taking photos of the war.

3. In 1885, George Eastman introduced transparent, flexible film and in 1888 marketed his Kodak camera, bringing photography to the average American.

4. Using twenty-four cameras, a system of trip shutters, and high speed film, Muybridge’s series of still photographs give the impression of motion.

5. A more common name for the kinetograph is the ___________ ___________ ____________ and another name for the kinetoscope is a __________________.

6. The first public screening of a motion picture happened in the year ____________.

7. In 1903, Edwin S. Porter created the landmark silent movie which lead to the rise of western movies. What was the name of this film? ___________________________.

8. The “Komikal Kartoonist” was know for doing what? ___________________________.

9. In 1906, using a chalkboard, Blackton created _______________________________ which was known as the first animated film.

10. Who/What was Gertie? ________________________________________________.

11. Gertie is regarded as the first successful cartoon character who lead the way for Felix, Mickey and Bugs. Felix is a __________, Mickey is a __________ and Bugs is a ______________.

12. In 1923, who created the first major animation studio, relocating to Southern California? ____________________________________________________________________.

13. The first animated film, which introduced Mickey Mouse in 1928 was a film called ____________________ ________________.

14. The first full-length animated feature, released in 1937 was _____________________

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15. Who created Betty Boop and Popeye? ____________________________________

16. ____________ Brothers animators included Friz Freleng, Tex Avery, and Chuck Jones and created ________ _________, __________ __________, and Bugs Bunny.

17. In the early 40s, ___________-____________-____________ animators Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera created a hit with _________ and _______________.

18. Which of the animated characters discussed in this series have you seen before? (List everyone that you recognized.)

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