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Definition -  Main Entry: an·i·ma·tion
Pronunciation: "a-n&-'mA-sh&n
Function: noun
Date: 1597
1 : the act of animating : the state of being animate or animated
2 a : a motion picture made by photographing successive positions of inanimate objects (as puppets or mechanical parts) b : ANIMATED CARTOON 1
3 : the preparation of animated cartoons

My  Examples

3A) This is a TeamCIA animation.  I made this animation by alternating three different background colors (black, white and blue) and using the same colors in a different order for the writing.  There are no transitions of image effects on this animation, on differently timed frames. 9 frames, 30 second delay on each.

3B) This is an animation of my micro button for TeamCIA.  I used a fade effect in between the frames.  Aside from my actual micro button, I used black and white backgrounds with red and yellow writing to go along with the theme of the button. 105 frames, 10 second delay on most.

3C) This is a quote animation that I found online.  For the actual quote I used a twist transition to switch between the two frames that I put it on.  Then I used a transforming transition to go to the author of the quote. 78 frames, 10 second delay on most.

3D) This is my car animation.  I used a Corvette Z06 picture that I got off of the Chevrolet website.  I transitioned it into Chevy's motto, Like a Rock, with a little change at the end.  68 frames, 5 second delay on most.

5. Skills - 

6. Resources - JASC.com and the Animated GIF Artists Guild

7. Tutorials - Pinoy7's Paint Shop Pro Tutorials

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                        Stewart Studio

8. Careers - Website designer, Animator