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ANIMATION BOARD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotoscope
1, record 1, English, rotoscope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A camera set up that projects live-action film on frame at a time onto a surface so that an animator can trace complicated movements. 2, record 1, English, - rotoscope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The completed animation film exactly matches the motion of the original action. 2, record 1, English, - rotoscope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... individual frames [are projected] onto a drawing board so that a travelling matte can be created or the live action can be redrawn for animation. 3, record 1, English, - rotoscope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 4, record 1, English, - rotoscope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rotoscope
1, record 1, French, rotoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce que l'on adapte sur une caméra spécialisée afin d'enregistrer une scène, une image à la fois. 2, record 1, French, - rotoscope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rotoscope est employé particulièrement dans les techniques du dessin animé et pour créer des effets spéciaux. 2, record 1, French, - rotoscope
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
- Art Supplies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- animation board
1, record 2, English, animation%20board
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In cinematography, a board used in the preparation of artwork for animation consisting of a flat base with standard registration pegs. 1, record 2, English, - animation%20board
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pupitre d'animation
1, record 2, French, pupitre%20d%27animation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pupitre de l'animateur 1, record 2, French, pupitre%20de%20l%27animateur
correct, masculine noun
- pupitre à dessiner 1, record 2, French, pupitre%20%C3%A0%20dessiner
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La partie centrale du pupitre à dessiner est constituée par un plateau tournant qui porte les ergots de fixation des dessins et cells (...) Quatre gros trous permettent d'amener ce plateau à la position la plus favorable pour dessiner : celle qui permet de toujours "tirer le trait vers soi". 1, record 2, French, - pupitre%20d%27animation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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