Basic Animation 2D - Dragonframe - Revision history

Krusea: /* Cinematography Window */

2026-03-11T19:14:21Z

‎Cinematography Window

2026-02-11T00:58:13Z

‎Add a Broadcast Safe Overlay

2022-08-09T19:51:13Z

‎Getting ready

2021-10-15T21:59:41Z

‎Getting ready

2021-10-15T19:17:31Z

‎Set the Aspect Ratio for the project

2021-10-05T21:37:24Z

‎Test Shots

2021-10-05T21:33:46Z

‎Add a Broadcast Safe Overlay

2021-09-15T22:41:08Z

2020-05-22T21:36:22Z

‎Recording Animation

2020-02-27T22:37:22Z

‎F-Stop and Shutter Speed

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 ==Cinematography Window==
-In Dragonframe, click on the camera icon
+In Dragonframe, click on the camera icon on the top right of the screen to enter the '''Cinematography''' window.
-[[File:Camera icon dragonframe.png]]
 on the top right of the screen to enter the '''Cinematography''' window.

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 # Select '''Action Safe''' and/or '''Title Safe'''.
 # Adjust the opacity as needed.
-[[File:Screen_Shot1.png|thumb|center|500px|alt=Alt text|'''A:''' TV-Safe Overlay '''B:''' Grid Overlay '''C:''' Opacity]]
+[[File:Screen_Shot1.png|thumb|center|500px|alt=Screenshot off the overlay settings in Dragonframe|'''A:''' TV-Safe Overlay '''B:''' Grid Overlay '''C:''' Opacity]]
 ==Set Up Artwork==

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 ## Turn on the lights for the stand.
 ## Turn on the camera.
-## Set camera to '''Manual''' mode.
+## Set camera to '''Manual''' mode ('''M''').
 ## Set the lens to auto-focus ('''AF''')
 # Set up Dragonframe

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 # Set up the lab for shooting:
 ## Secure the pegbar to the animation stand with some paper tape and position your artwork.
-## Turn on the camera and table lights.
+## Turn on the power strip for the camera and lights.
-# Set up Dragonframe - Make sure the green light is activated to know that it's on.
+## Turn on the lights for the stand.
 ## Power up the computer and log in.
 ## Launch '''Dragonframe''' from the Dock.

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 #* 2's = 15fps
 #* 3's = 10fps
 ===Set the Aspect Ratio for the project===

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 === Test Shots ===
-* After changes any camera settings take a set shot.
+* After changing any camera settings take a new test shot.
 * Test shots will look better than the live view images.
 *# They will have better focus, exposure and depth of field.

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 # Next to Composition Guides click the + add a broadcast safe overlay
 # Choose either 16:9 or 4:3.
-# Select Action Safe and/or Title Safe.
+# Select '''Action Safe''' and/or '''Title Safe'''.
 # Adjust the opacity as needed.
 [[File:Screen_Shot1.png|thumb|center|500px|alt=Alt text|'''A:''' TV-Safe Overlay '''B:''' Grid Overlay '''C:''' Opacity]]

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 ===Playback Animation===
-* Activate the '''hi-res button''' on the remote to set the playback source to preview the hi-res stills instead of the lo-res video assist images.
+* Activate the '''high-res button''' on the remote to set the playback source to preview the hi-res stills instead of the lo-res video assist images.
 * To playback your captured frames press 0 on the numeric keypad,
 * or use key 1 and 2 to step through frame by frame.

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 * Click the camera icon below the view pane to return to live view.
-==Recording Animation==
+== Animation Window ==
 * To begin capturing frames press the enter key on the numeric keypad.
 * This will take a moment to transfer the still image file from the camera to the Dragonframe software.
 * Do not capture frames too quickly - this will cause Dragonframe to crash and may corrupt your last captured frame. Please encourage yourself to practice patiences when working on animation in the Dragonframe software.
-==Playback Animation==
+===Playback Animation===
 * Activate the '''hi-res button''' on the remote to set the playback source to preview the hi-res stills instead of the lo-res video assist images.
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 * Press the '''home''' button on the keyboard to go to the first frame.
-==Onion Skininning==
+===Onion Skininning===
 Onion skinning is a technique used in animation that allows an animator to see several frames at once.
 Check the [[Onionskin - Dragonframe|Onionskin]] article for more detail

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 # When using the multi-plane, rotate the outer polarizing filter until there is a reduction in glare. Make sure you don't touch the lens with your bare fingers.
-===F-Stop and Shutter Speed===
+====F-Stop and Shutter Speed====
-# Adjust the f-stop and shutter speed dials by clicking and dragging to the right or left to adjust exposure.
+# Adjust the f-stop (aperture) and shutter speed dials by clicking and dragging to the right or left to adjust exposure.
 # Drag the line (depth of field slider) between the f-stop and shutter speed setting to adjust both at once.
 # Take a test shot after each adjustment to confirm the exposure. The '''Test Shot''' button is located underneath the camera settings of '''Cinematography'''.
-# When the image is in focus, and exposed properly (not too dark, not too bright), click on the animate button to return to the '''animation''' screen.
+# When the image is in focus, and exposed properly (not too dark, not too bright), click on the animate button to return to the '''Animation''' screen.
 === Test Shots ===