The document describes an experiment in animating a closed smile mouth movement. The author first drew the animation frames using an app called Sketchbook, saving each frame as a JPEG. They then imported the image sequence into the animation software Dragonframe to assemble the full animation. The process helped the author understand animation timing and practice character movements. For their final product, the author plans to use a similar animation technique for a character and the same software tools.

1. FMP Experiment: Mouth
Movement (Closed Smile)
Amy Watson

2. Process: Drawing Layers
I began my experiment by
drawing out the different layers
of the animation test using an
app called Sketchbook. Whilst
doing this, I forced on the
motion of the lines for the
object, so I create each little
frame at a time and saved them
each as JPEGs, read to upload
into Dragonframe. Overall, I
found this procedure very useful
and interesting because it gave
me an opportunity to work on
the possible movements of my
characters, and also how I will
be able to master it.

3. Process: Assembling In Dragonframe
After creating all the frames, it
was time to assemble the
parts in Dragonframe. I first
needed to upload the picture
into the image sequence via
import. So, I added the
JPEGs into the sequence, so
had to be repeated for time
purposes, and then I viewed
the sequence and saw if it
was to my liking, which it
was. After that, I exported it to
my files, read to upload to my
website as evidence. Overall,
I found this process very
useful and easy because it
helped me understand timing
more of the animations and
the best times for moments to
happen.

4. Reflection
What elements will I be using within my final product?
I will probably use the technique of the
animation to create a similar feature for
my characters, might probably be Lady
Ruler, it depends. I will also use the same
softwares for the process of making my
final product in order to accomplish a
smooth and even animation.