ANIMATRONICS

[seminar class]

Presented By
Sneha M.Deshmukh

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ANIMATRONICS
Introduction
What is an Animatronics ?
- Cross between Animation and Electronics
- Combination of the ancient art of
puppetry with modern electronic
technology
- A type of special effect
Early Development
The First Modern Animatronics by Imagineer “Lee Adams”
Digital And Analog systems
Formation Of An Animatronics
Designing and Putting it on paper
Building Miniature model
Sculpture as big as life
Molding and Fabrication
Creature Creation
Putting it together
Painting and Costuming
Making it Move
Formation Of Animatronics
Designing and Putting It On Paper
Building Miniature Model
Formation Of Animatronics
Full Size Sculpture
Molding and Fabrication
Formation Of Animatronics
Creature creation
Four main categories
- Mechanical
- Electronics
- Structural
- Surface
Formation Of Animatronics
Putting it together
Painting and Costuming
Formation Of Animatronics
Making it move
- Puppeteers
- Telemetry devices
Electronics Components Used In Animatronics Controllers
Servo Controller - amplifier, produce extra power
Motor Controller - serves to govern performance of electric motors
Relay Controller - electrically operated switch
DMX Controller - controlling intelligent lighting equipments and related accessories
Sensors – receives and responds to signals. Measures physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read
Application Of Animatronics
Mainly used in entertainment field
To give special effects in movies
Animatronics creatures are used in disneyland to entertain visitors
Pros And Cons
Pros :
More realistic close-up shots.
Can lend a level of reality and texture to a film.
Can be used for entertainment in theme parks.
Pros And Cons
Cons :
Improper signals can interfere with the control signals
Any improper signal may be disastrous when dealing with a heavy creature.
Clean power is important for the same reason.
It is very time consuming and costly compared to computer animation.
Conclusion
Animatronics requires many special skills and technical know how
Animatronics has now developed as a career which may require combined talent in mechanical, electronics and control technologies and sculpting etc.
The realistic creatures that it can create are amazing and is rewarding to it’s creator