There is something about flipbook animation to draw people of all ages into picking up a little booklet and thumbing rapidly through the pages. Even though the typical flipbook is only a three or four-second presentation, there is a lot of action, thought, and design going into the short animated sequence.
The first flipbook animation predated movies and was the initial first step into the initial motion films without sound. The ability to show a series of drawings or photographs carefully structured to create the illusion of movement was an amazing technology then and continues to be an amazing technology now.
The Unplugged Aspect
Often adults today assume children won’t be impressed by flipbook animation since they have access to a variety of different technologies and software applications to literally make anything animated.
However, kids today seem even more mesmerized by flipbook animation perhaps because of its lack of technology. Having the ability to create a booklet on their own and have the images come to life is something that is highly personal and creative. This is not just simply punching keys on a keyboard or hitting a button on a screen, it is real creativity.
Getting Kids Involved
There are a few flipbook animation companies out there offering flipbook kits and activity packs. These are designed for children five and up, but even younger kids can participate with the help of Mom or Dad. The kids get to color in pre-drawn images on the pages in the way they like.
They can then stack them up, cut them, and make their very own personalized flipbook animation. They can flip through again and again, showing their movie to their friends and family members.
Pre-Printed Flipbooks
To show kids everything from animals and nature to travel and landmarks there are a few companies offering a wide range of flipbook animation. These low-cost, high-quality books are funny, interactive and sure to get kids and adults talking.
The favorite ideas and topics for your children are brought to life in their hands with flipbook animation. For kids of all ages, and adults too, dinosaurs, hummingbirds, sharks, dogs, art collections, the history of trains and flight as well as how bridges are built are all great areas to spark interest.
With all the options in flipbook animation, it is easy share an area of interest with your kids or grandkids. Just look for top companies offering beautifully designed and produced books sure to captivate everyone’s attention.
At Fliptomania, we have been making professionally publishes flipbook animation since 1997. To see our titles, and have a flip through the books, see us online at Fliptomania.com.
