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Computer Animation & Simulation

Pentakis dodecahedron (60 faces)

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Computer Animation & Simulation

Bouncing Ball.

Simulation or Animation?

This was made in a series of still frames and when played in sequence gives the impression of movement. This is called animation and the viewer cannot interact or change the moving clip.

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Simulators are computer models of real or proposed products which react differently depending on the input data that is entered. In this way products can be tested in a virtual environment prior to full production so design problems can be identified and modifications made.

Aircraft Flight Simulator – This type of computer model can be used for testing how the real airplane will perform prior to manufacture or for pilot training.

Computer Simulation

This computer simulation model shows airflow over an engine.

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Computer Animation & Simulation

Difference Between Animation and Simulation

Simulation is interactive – parameters can be changed and their effect analysed.

Animation is not interactive – no changes can be made by the viewer to modify the moving image.

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Computer Animation & SimulationExamples of Computer Simulation•Flight Simulators (plane or helicopter); help train pilots.•Car Simulators; help learner drivers.•Test new car body shapes; see how wind will flow over car (aerodynamics)•Test how cars will react in a crash situation.

Advantages of using Computer Simulation•Safer, no loss of life if pilot crashes simulator•Able to experience different weather conditions, different airports, road conditions at the flick of a switch on the simulator.

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Computer Animation & SimulationExamples of Computer Animation

•Used by marketing department of companies to advertise or market a product.

•Used by designers to show clients how a product works. E.g. how a folding chair is opened and closed.

•Used by companies to show customers how to assemble a product. E.g. flat pack furniture.

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