Animated Drawings
By Rodrigo Tolosa and Gabriela Pascaner
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What is it?
What is it?
Animated Drawings is an AI powered tool that allows you to generate short animations from children’s drawings.
How does it work?
How does it work?
You start by uploading a photo of a drawing. The app then guides you through the process of capturing the picture for the AI to generate the animation. Each step has very clear -albeit wordy- instructions.
Finally, the app provides an interface where the user can pick one of over 30 different animations that range from dancing and jumping to running and walking like a zombie.
Pros
Pros
Easy and intuitive interface on both mobile and desktop.
Free to use.
Does not require an account.
Create as many animations as you want.
Over 30 animations.
Animations are preserved and can be shared if you save the link.
CONS
CONS
Drawings must be made on a white piece of paper and photos must be clear.
If we take the age of the target demographic and the context of a EFL class, the instructions can be a bit lengthy.
Requires internet connection.
No options for backgrounds (Animations play out on a white background.)
Some of the animations are a bit samey.
Other features and comments
Privacy options
Privacy options
Unlike other app and sites, this website asks for your permission to use your pictures and animations for further research and development.
Fine motor skills might be required
Fine motor skills might be required
Some steps in the process might require the user to fill in the drawing if the AI doesn’t properly capture the entirety of the character. This can be quite challenging to do with a mouse.
Ideas for the classroom
Picture dictation:
When drawing, conveying that their character is performing a specific action can be a challenge for students. This app allows students to portray their characters performing an action that has been mentioned in a picture dictation.
Storytelling aid
When telling a story, teacher can use this app to show what actions a character is doing. Conversely, students can be asked to tell stories about their characters and use animations to relate them to the class.
Conclusion
Conclusion
This easy to use app may serve a purpose within the context of an activity but it is somewhat limited and you will struggle finding a way to use it in more than one lesson. But for a one-and-done use it is more than serviceable.
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