Animation Technique - BOLEX H16 SBM Instruction Manual

Animation technique
Still subjects, such as articulated dolls or fluffy animals can be animated by
single frame filming. After shooting one frame of the subject, move it by a fraction
of an inch and take a second shot. Move the subject yet again, or slightly change
its position, expose a third frame, and so on.
The speed and smoothness of a movement depends on the number of
frames used to animate it.
Before beginning to film, calculate the number of
frames required for the available projection time. For instance, if you want a
movement to last 10 seconds on the screen, when projected at 18 f.p.s., you
will need to shoot 180 frames.
Single frame filming is also used for titling, for animating a route on a map, for
effects such as the growth of a plant, the spontaneous blooming of flowers and
comic effects, such as people moving at an unnaturally rapid pace.
For all these effects, you should use the Bolex tripod with its platform that locks
into position for maximum stability. A cable release ensures absolutely steady and
unchanging framing of the subject.
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