final size of animation

My animation was 15.32 seconds
It had 156 frames
It was 1370 KB in windows media player

frame rate I was aiming for

The frame rate I was aiming for was: 6 frames per second and I achieved frame rate of approximately 10 frames per second ans I had 156 frames and the animation lasted for 15 seconds so I simply divided 156 by 14 to get 10.4 and rounded it down to in order to receive the answer 10fps

Image format frames saved as

I was saving my frames usin the file extension ".png" which means Portable Network Graphics are the ideal web graphic file types. They are completely lossless and they support alpha transparency.

image format during devlopment of frames

During the developmet of my  frames I used the file file extension "svg" which means Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic (i.e. interactive or animated).

Creation process

Step One: Creating animation using inkscape

I experimented using inkscape the many options I had than finally choose a final design than created it. Which is where I created each bitmap. 

Step two: Exporting Bitmap images 

I was exporting bitmap images using the file extension ".png" Every small move I  made to make my balloon go higher I exported it trying to obtain smooth movement from one frame to another. 

Step three: Putting Frames onto windows live movie maker 

After exporting the bitmaps using the "png" file format I added each frame to movie maker 

Step four: Changing duration of the frames 

I selected all that frames than changed to desired duration by clicking the edit tab and selecting the relevant length for each frame.

Step five: Changing the file format 

In order to successfully post my animation on blogger and complete the task I was required to change the file format from ".wlmp" to a ".vmw" 

software used and reason for choosing it

the software is used was inkscape to create the still images and to export the bitmap image and I used windows live movie maker to add my frames and to change it from still to moving. I used Inkscape because it had features such as:

• A powerful bitmap tracer
• Paint bucket tool to fill any bounded area with a path.
• Easier to export bitmap images
• It is free of charge.
• Functions such as the curve tool are straight forward and easy to use
• It has a function that allows you edit paths by nodes, this tool is very useful because if you make a mistake when you the tool for drawing bezier curves this is not always accurate but by the use of this tool you are able to fix up your work.
• The functions and tools are straightforward and easy to use. 
• It allow you to ad text 
•  Alpha transparency support for display and PNG export.

So I decided that I would inkscape for my final animation because it caters for the needs of this assessment task and it supports my requirements and criteria i need to complete the task.

Careers in Digital Graphics

Career 1: Web development

1A web developer is a software engineer that creates application specally for the worldwidwide web.  The purpose of web design is to create a website—a collection of online content including documents and applications that are on a web server/servers. A website may include text, images, sounds and other content, and may be interactive.

2.Where would you see this person’s work (e.g. in the newspaper, in a game shop)?

Web developers can be found working in all types of organizations, including large corporations and governments, small and medium sized companies, or alone as freelancers. Some web developers work for one organization as a permanent full-time employee, while others may work as independent consultants, or as contractors for an employment agency.

3. What training is needed for the career?
The most straightforward path to becoming a Web Developer is through training (a BSCS or MSCS). Software Engineers that do not have web development experience may start by developing small components or pieces of web applications with guidance from more senior person.

4. What kind of software and hardware is used?
Examples of software:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Wix
Microsoft expression studio ultimate
Microsoft office publisher
Softpress Freeway 5 Express
Extensis Suitcase Fusion
Examples of Hardware:
scanner
digital camera

Carrer 2: Graphic design 
1. What does the person in the career do?
A graphic designer is responsible for arranging and using elements on different types of media (such as a poster, a package or a website), most likely with the use of a graphics software program such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign. These elements include:

• Photos
• Illustrations
• Type
• Shapes

2.Where would you see this person’s work (e.g. in the newspaper, in a game shop)?

Many graphic designers work for advertising agencies and design studios, who are hired by other companies to visually sell products or messages. Graphic designers can also find work at magazines and newspapers who need designers to layout editorial content and images. Many companies have in-house designers to work on internal and external publications and advertising. Also, companies and publications hire freelance designers to work on specific projects for predetermined periods of time.

3. What training is needed for the career?

A bachelor of arts degree and associate of arts degree are two of the most common types of degrees needed to become a graphic designer. There are options for continuing your education for higher degrees, but a B.A. or A.A. will help you land the job.

4. What kind of software and hardware is used?
Examples of software:
CorelIDRAW graohics suite.
AutoCad
DAZ stidio
PDFill PDF editor
Examples of Hardware:
A computer at least 4GB RAM and 160GB of hard drive in it
An internal DVD-RW drive with Lightscribe
A scanner
A printer must be laser and PostScript

color-accurate monitor.