Programmes for Animation: A Handbook for Animation Technicians is a handbook on animation containing a list of 57 programs for use on a programmable calculator. Each program is preceded by explanations of how the necessary mathematical formulas were derived; each step of the program is also accompanied by a brief explanation. The programs are intended for the Hewlett-Packard HP-97 calculator, and can also be used on the HP-67 pocket calculator. Comprised of 17 chapters, this book begins by giving sufficient information about the functions of the keys of the calculator. The discussion then turns to field widths and zoom counter readings; the field chart and coordinate systems; and lens and table off-sets. Subsequent chapters deal with linear movements and fairings; exponential movements; middle fairings and co-fairings; rotations and circular pans; and simple harmonic motion. Exposures at different field widths are also explained, along with zooms using several pieces of artwork and movements along a curve. The book concludes by describing two-lens aerial image projection. This monograph was written specifically for animation technicians.

Introduction

I The Calculator


II Field Widths and Zoom Counter Readings


III The Field Chart and Coordinate Systems


IV Lens and Table Off-Sets


V Linear Movements and Fairings


VI Exponential Movements


VII Middle Fairings


VIII Co-Fairings


IX Circular Pans


X Rotations


XI Movements with a Constant Acceleration; Parabolic Fairings


XII Movements in Perspective


XIII Simple Harmonic Motion


XIV Exposures at Different Field Widths


XV Zooms Using Several Pieces of Artwork


XVI Movements Along a Curve


XVII Two-Lens Aerial Image Projection


Appendix I - Random Numbers


Appendix II - Change in Sign of