Motion Graphic Design, 2nd Edition

3 motion graphics in interactive media

an overview

 

 

Late nineteenth century optical inventions were the fist to entertain audiences through persistence of vision. These evolved into sophisticated device that were capable of displaying animating figures over static backgrounds. These eventually gave way to the lumiere brothers’ contributions to modern cinema. Approximately one century later, advancements in computer processors, desktop video and animation software led to a repeated evolution from a slide show format to superimposed elements over static backgrounds, and finally to full-screen moving images-a complete reinvention of cinema on the computer screen.

“Once you made it, it stayed put. Great care was taken to get everything in just ...