Frequently Asked Questions About Computer Animation
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What is an Easter Egg?
An 'easter egg' is a term describing a programming artifact that has since expanded to include many venues, including televised and online animation.
An 'easter egg' is a term describing a programming artifact that has since expanded to include many venues, including televised and online animation.
Why do Animated GIFs Look So Grainy?
Animated GIFs are a good way to get soundless animated images on the web without needing any additional plugins or viewers...but why are they so grainy?
Animated GIFs are a good way to get soundless animated images on the web without needing any additional plugins or viewers...but why are they so grainy?
What's the benefit of vector animation vs. raster animation?
Vector animation is generally considered more advanced than raster animation. Why?
Vector animation is generally considered more advanced than raster animation. Why?
Why is FLV format better than SWF?
You may not know it, but FLV format has been around for quite some time, primarily as a video format embedded into an SWF.
You may not know it, but FLV format has been around for quite some time, primarily as a video format embedded into an SWF.
How many frames are in one second of animation?
There are 8-frame walk cycles, 10-frame motion studies...but how many frames actually make up one second of animation?
There are 8-frame walk cycles, 10-frame motion studies...but how many frames actually make up one second of animation?
Why are Flash drawings so ugly?
Freehand drawing in Adobe Flash rarely produces attractive results. Why is that?
Freehand drawing in Adobe Flash rarely produces attractive results. Why is that?