How to animate a gingerbread boy

United States, 1972

Film
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Demonstrates and explains the technique of motion picture animation. Intended for classroom use, this film illustrates various animation methods ranging from very simple to advanced and presents them in a way that explains the technical mysteries and permits the student to focus on the art of animation. The methods include cut-out, three-dimensional and time-lapse. A version of the gingerbread boy is told through the use of the various animation techniques discussed. (Ages 7-11 years.)

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Credits

production company

Rainy Day Productions

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1972

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

504804

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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