Thaumatrope
Technique and how it works.
The Thaumatrope is an optical illusion created by drawing two separate drawing on opposite sides of one piece of paper or card, the paper is then rotated at a speed using string or a stick giving the illusion of movement between the drawings.Advantages-
the Thaumatrope is a simple and easy method to use when creating simple two piece animations, while also being fun to use.Disadvantages-
It requires a decent amount of artistic ability to create drawings with enough detail in order to make the animation look good or convincing.The animation is limited in terms of length and detail as it can only use two pictures instead of many.
Invention-
The Thaumatrope was an optical illusion Created by John Ayrton Paris to display the persistence of vision to the royal college of physicians located in London in 1824.Examples-
1.The bird in the cage is a simple use of the Thaumatrope giving the illusion of the bird being in the cage even thought they are two separate drawings.
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Another well known example is that of Richard Barons art of the dog and the birds, once spun it gives the illusion of the dog chasing the birds.
Links-
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YouTube Video containing various uses of the Thaumatrope being used.
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Video of the well known Bird in a Cage Thaumatrope.
