Computer Science Project Abstract
THE DESIGN AND REALIZATION OF FLASH ANIMATION
Presenters:
Michael T. Andreoli, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506; mandreol@imsa.edu
Kevin A. Wombacher, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506; kwom@imsa.edu
Advisor:
Ms. Audrey Wells, Ms., Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy,1500 West Sullivan Road, English, Aurora, IL, 60506; 630-907-5974; awells@imsa.edu
Abstract:
The goal of our senior research was to design an original Flash animation movie with more challenging societal commentary and animation techniques than the spoof of Hulk Hogan produced last year. After brainstorming topics, we decided to satire the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Our first challenge was tailoring our script for a general audience by avoiding complicated subject matter and including enough detail to understand his life. To convey our ideas more vividly, we made storyboards and animation notes to go along with our script. We explored the advantages of frame-by-frame animation and shape tweens to develop smoother animation than last year's film. We wrote and recorded original music for the soundtrack of our Flash animation. The Adventures of Coinbird and Murderous Deception, two other Flash-animated films, are the inspiration for our project because they illustrated the cartoon-like quality we wanted to replicate. Our finished seven minute video will be presented for viewing.