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Record 1 2005-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Cinematography
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.

OBS

The completed animation film exactly matches the motion of the original action.

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.

OBS

The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Pièce que l'on adapte sur une caméra spécialisée afin d'enregistrer une scène, une image à la fois.

OBS

Le rotoscope est employé particulièrement dans les techniques du dessin animé et pour créer des effets spéciaux.

Spanish

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