SHS

TVL – ICT
ANIMATION NCII
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Use of Hand Tools and
Equipment
(Week 2)

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 What I Know?

Directions. Please read each statement and select the best answer. Write the letter
and the word. Please use a separate sheet in answering the test. Please do not
forget to write the following in your answer sheet:
Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity (e.g., What I know) ______________ Date: ______

1. It is the term given to the tools held in the hand and operated without
electricity or power used in animation.
a. apparatus c. hand tools
b. equipment d. paraphernalia
2. It is defined as a set of articles used or needed for a specific purpose and is
operated by electricity (AC) or battery (DC).
a. apparatus c. hand tools
b. equipment d. paraphernalia
3. It is the area of the picture that is framed by the camera when the scene is
shot or in the case of computer animation, it shows how much of the image
will be in the frame.
a. canvass size c. frame size
b. field size d. image size
4. A type of pencil commonly used by animators for clean-up drawings. It is a
mechanical type of pencil that doesn’t have to be sharpened.
a. clutch pencil c. graphite pencil
b. colored pencil d. mechanical pencil
5. It is used to see clearly through all the layers of drawings, it has a light to
shine through different layers of paper for tracing.
a. animation lightbox c. drawing tablet
b. drawing paper d. tracing paper
6. It is used to rough out first key drawings.
a. clutch pencil c. peg bar
b. drawing tablet d. pencil
7. It is used to see clearly through all the layers of drawings.
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner
8. It is used to import information such as images to the computer.
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner
9. Which of the following should the student use when working on digital coloring
and drawing of character?
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner

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10. It is used in animation for line testing.
a. clutch pencil c. pencil
b. drawing tablet d. personal computer
11. What tool should you use to record and store images to be imported to the
personal computer?
a. animation lightbox c. drawing tablet
b. camcorder d. scanner

12. What is the size of the paper commonly used in animation?

a. A4 c. letter
b. legal d. 5R
13. If an animator wants to catch the right facial expression of a character, which
tool is used?
a. camcorder c. mirror
b. camera d. scanner
14. It is used to secure animation papers.
a. brush c. masking tape
b. lightbox d. pencil
15. It can be used to get rid of any carbon dust or eraser pieces.
a. animation paper c. masking tape
b. brush d. pencil

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 Lesson Use of Hand Tools and
Equipment
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What’s New?

Creating animation like in movies and TV series requires extensive collaboration that
involves a long process and a lot of work. In creating an animation, animators must
use a collection of equipment that helps process and create the graphics and content.
In traditional or hand-drawn animation technique, each frame is drawn by hand.
This is also called classical animation or cel animation. This type of animation uses
specialized materials and equipment for animators.

Using the correct tool for animation jobs is the initial step for safe and efficient hand
tool use. Tools are designed for specific use and function. That is why even graphite
pencils have various grades for a specific purpose. Using any tools incorrectly will
delay one's work and can cause minor injury or tool damage that can become a factor
of delays in accomplishing tasks.

To avoid mishandling of tools, personal injury, and tool damage, select the proper
tool to do the job well and safely. When doing any kind of work in the animation
industry, you need tools to help you get things done. For a traditional animator,
having an organized desk and proper tool for the task is a must. Organizing one’s
workspace such as an animation desk is essential for keeping track of their work. It
is very vital that animators familiarize the different tools and equipment used for
animation so that one can accomplish the task given to them effectively.

Tools must be of good quality and in good condition so that less time can be
consumed to accomplish one’s task. All the tools must be placed in a space that is
easy to reach by the animator.

In this module, learners are expected to learn the different materials, tools, and
equipment used in animation. You will also learn to check, inspect, and assess the
conditions of each tool for proper operation and safety. The occurrence of possible
accident or danger ought to be avoided even if the animator works and spends most
of the time on his or her drawing desk. Having the correct information of functions
and uses of animation tools will help you produce a better-quality output (Ando,
2016).

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 What is It?

TECHNICAL TERMS

● hand tool - a tool held in the hand and operated without

electricity or power
● equipment - set of articles used or needed for a specific
purpose or activity and is operated by electricity
(AC) or battery (DC) or needed for a specific
purpose or activity.
● ergonomic - the applied science of equipment design; as for
workplace, it is intended to maximize
productivity by reducing operator fatigue and
discomfort
● field size - the area of the picture that is framed by the
camera when the scene is shot or in the case of
computer animation, it shows how much of the
image will be in the frame
● graphite pencil - also called black lead or plumbago; made
with graphite and clay

In traditional animation, preparation of materials depends on the needs of the client.

The layout, animation director, animator, clean-up process, in-between process, and
during the final stage of the production are needed as well. The following are the
common tools, equipment, and materials in animation.

HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ANIMATION

1. Pencil used to rough-out key

drawing. HB or B pencil is needed
for clean drawing, while the colored
pencil is used for roughing out the
animation.

2. Clutch pencil is a pencil

commonly used by animators for
clean-up drawings. It is a
mechanical type of pencil that
doesn’t have to be sharpened.

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3. Sharpener is used to sharpen a
pencil's lead by shaving away its
wood surface.

4. Eraser is used to remove pencil

markings on a surface such as
paper. An animator needs to have
an eraser to rub out lead cleanly. It
is available in soft plastic and
rubber.

5. Brush is used to get rid of any

carbon dust or eraser residue.

6. Masking tape is used to secure

animation papers or for taping
down the peg bar.

7. Mirror is used to catch the right

facial expression for a character.

8. Animation paper is a special type

of paper used to rough out
animation drawings. Usually comes
in field sizes (12 fields or 15 fields)
however, A4 size is commonly used.

9. Animation lightbox is used to see

clearly through all the layers of
drawings. The essential feature of
this equipment is to have the light
to shine through different layers of
paper for tracing.

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10. Animation disc is a drawing disc
placed on a lightbox and used to
work out camera movements and to
pan walk cycles. It has two peg bars
found in its top and its bottom. It is
made up of metal, plastic, or wood.

11. Camera rig is used to tilt and to

pan the camera without shaking
and is made up of metal frame to
hold and control the camera.

12. Camcorder is used to record and

store images that will be imported to
the computer.

13. Scanner used to import

information such as images to the
computer and is used as an
alternative device to a camera.

14. Drawing tablets used to control

mouse pointers as if you are writing
or drafting on a paper. It is also
used for digital coloring and
drawing.

15. Personal computers are used in

animation for line testing. And is
utilized as well as to manipulate
digital, mathematical, logical, and
graphical information. Used by
animators to clean-up, sequence,
edit, and finalize graphical projects.
https://www.slideshare.net/conniemariemagno/tools-and-equipment-for-hand-drawn-animation

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 What’s More?

Directions: Using your own words, give a simple explanation of the function or use
of the following hand tools or equipment and its importance to animators. Please do
not copy from the notes in the module.

1. Drawing tablet

2. Animation Paper

3. Animation lightbox

4. Mirror

5. Clutch Pencil

What I Have Learned?

Please do not forget to write the following in your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity (e.g., What I know) ______________ Date: ______

1. Why do we need to use a certain or specific tool in doing a certain job?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. What do you think will happen if we use these tools incorrectly?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do?

Directions: Create a video clip (you may use your cellphone or borrow from a family
member). If there is none, please do journal writing.
Please do not forget to write the following in your answer sheet:
Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity (e.g., What I know) ______________ Date: ______

● Select at least 2 tools/equipment for animation you have on hand.

● Explain the functions or use of the chosen tools/ equipment through a video.
● Using the same tools/equipment, state the consequences if they are used
incorrectly.
● Save the video and post/ upload it in your assigned google drive.
● For those who cannot make a short video do it by doing journal writing on the
same task and submit them to your teacher.

Assessment

Directions. Please read each statement and select the best answer. Write the letter
and the word. Please use a separate sheet in answering the test. Please do not
forget to write the following in your answer sheet:
Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity (e.g., What I know) ______________ Date: ______

1. It is used to see clearly through all the layers of drawings, it has a light to
shine through different layers of paper for tracing.
a. animation lightbox c. drawing tablet
b. drawing paper d. tracing paper
2. It is defined as a set of articles used or needed for a specific purpose and is
operated by electricity (AC) or battery (DC).
a. apparatus c. hand tools
b. equipment d. paraphernalia
3. A type of pencil commonly used by animators for clean-up drawings. It is a
mechanical type of pencil that doesn’t have to be sharpened.
a. clutch pencil c. graphite pencil
b. colored pencil d. mechanical pencil
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4. It can be used to get rid of any carbon dust or eraser pieces.
a. animation paper c. masking tape
b. brush d. pencil
5. It is the area of the picture that is framed by the camera when the scene is
shot or in the case of computer animation, it shows how much of the image
will be in the frame.
a. canvass size c. frame size
b. field size d. image size
6. It is used to import information such as images to the computer.
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner
7. It is used in animation for line testing.
a. clutch pencil c. pencil
b. drawing tablet d. personal computer
8. What tool should you use to record and store images to be imported to the
personal computer?
a. animation lightbox c. drawing tablet
b. camcorder d. scanner
9. It is the term given to the tools held in the hand and operated without
electricity or power used in animation.
c. apparatus c. hand tools
d. equipment d. paraphernalia
10. It is used to secure animation papers.
a. brush c. masking tape
b. lightbox d. pencil
11. It is used to rough out first key drawings.
a. clutch pencil c. peg bar
b. drawing tablet d. pencil
12. Which of the following should the student use when working on digital coloring
and drawing of character?
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner
13. What is the size of the paper commonly used in animation?
a. A4 c. letter
b. legal d. 5R
14. If an animator wants to catch the right facial expression of a character, which
tool is used?
a. camcorder c. mirror
b. camera d. scanner
15. It is used to see clearly through all the layers of drawings.
a. animation lightbox c. mirror
b. drawing tablet d. scanner

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References

Books:

Ando, Alma C. Animation 11 – Technical Vocational Livelihood Series: Phoenix

Publishing House Inc., 2016

Online Resources
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5cf5c663de5715001abdfeee/module-1-personal-
entrepreneurial-competencies
https://www.slideshare.net/conniemariemagno/tools-and-equipment-for-hand-
drawn-animation
https://www.slideshare.net/suertezaragosa1/animation-tools-and-equipment
https://www.scribd.com/document/318697920/tools-and-equipment-for-hand-
drawn-animation

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