Regards, Facts for the Minded

Here are some interesting facts you might like. Regarding to animation and information I know.


1. Vocaloid:

           Basically animation in computer voices/ Voice Bank. Used mostly in Modern Japanese culture, and enjoyed by everyone. They make characters created by programs and input them a voice information code to make them talk, communicate, sing.

URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocaloid


2. Anime:

          Anime is mainly know as Japanese Animation, pronounced as "Ani-May." It is designed like any other animation topic, by computerizing and using Soft-Ware programs. Anime is much different than American cartoons, since mainly, American cartoons are watched by children. And Anime is watch by Adults and Young Adults. The shows are very different by comparison, yet has its own unique way of animated characters.

URL: http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/his135/Events/Anime62/Anime62.html


3. Soft-Wares:

           There are many Soft-Wares used for making animation, and animated thing. I shall name a few, 3ds Max, ACD3, Alladin4, Carrara, Cinema 4D, Maya, Modo, and many, many more programs are used.

URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer_graphics_software






4. Computers:

              Not any computer can make Animation in a snap. First you need the right program, memory, data base, RAR, possibly external hardrives, and most importantly.. patience. Any computer with Vista or a any other upgraded running software can do animation, with the right program of course.

URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer


5.  Cartoons:

                Cartoons are a simple way of Animation. Yes, a cartoon can also mean a drawing. But, we understand cartoons as an image based animation. As in, its mainly frame by frame, showing different pictures in every passing second. Back then, of course, was animated in black and white coloring. But since Animation improved by the decades, it is now in color and even in 3D imaging.

URL: http://www.ccgb.org.uk/Pages/history_of_the_cartoon.html


6. Animated Future:

                 A future job in Animation will be a great one. Considering that you can get more than 56,330 dollars average salary, you can see its more than decent job. You do have to have a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Designing or something similar. But, this is best suited for a high level technical knowledge combined with a love of art.

URL: http://www.careertoolkits.com/animation/



7.  .GIF:
            A very simple way of Animation, also known as an image file format. Based on a small amount of Motion Picture, and keeps on going without pause.

URL: http://graphcomp.com/info/specs/gif.html







8. Video Games:

           Video games are something to enjoy, something to pass the time and completing the challenges in-game. Video Games is an awesome example of Animation. For it is used everyday for any age for their enjoyment. It takes a really long time though, you need the program for it, ideas to make it, file it to be an "editor" and literally takes several years. Used in many companies and carried out as an Multi-Million Investment.

URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game




9. Random Fact:

              Animation wasn't created in modern times such as the 20th century or even the 21st. It really derived from the Paleolithic Times, when animation was really its history. Bascally, back then it was seen as sketchs and comics. But, if seen as movement if you look all the way around. So Paleolithic Times = Moving sketchs = Animation.

URL: http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/history-of-animation-2221.html


10. Final Investigation:

                Animation is used in literally everything. From seeing in cartoons, to video games, to solving crime. Yes even solving crimes. Such as finding a criminal with no identity, use information gathered from intel, then make a face using graphic designing and finding the perpetrator. Animation is great, for it brings enjoyment, solve case files, education, knowledge, and even make students learn a thing or two in their future career choice.

URL: http://da.co.la.ca.us/forensic.htm


Thanks for reading my posting, I hope I brought you some new knowledge. Thank you everyone, goodbye, and let the good times roll.