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2.02E Adding and Animating Text into Computer Animations. 2.02 Develop Computer Animations. Text in computer animations. Text performs the same function in an animation as it does in a graphic: it provides information on the subject of the animation or directions to the viewer.
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2.02E Adding and Animating Text into Computer Animations 2.02 Develop Computer Animations
Text in computer animations • Text performs the same function in an animation as it does in a graphic: it provides information on the subject of the animation or directions to the viewer. • An animation program provides the added option of animating the text in some way to make it more effective.
Adding text into computer animations (Continued) • To add a text object in animation software: • Create a layer to hold the text • Choose the text tool from the toolbox • Specify text settings • Key the text. • Choose formatting options: • Font, font size, and font style • Change text color and alignment
Possible Animation for Text (Continued) • Text can appear and disappear in selected frames in the movie or presentation. • Text can fade in or fade out. • Text can follow a motion path. • Text can scroll or change colors. • Text can blink on and off. • Text can appear one letter or word at a time. • NOTE: The possibilities for text animation will vary depending on the animation software being used.