Animation Station
Suitable for
8 and over
Theme
Physics
Level
Beginner
Cartoons and animations are amazing - but how do they work? They use an optical illusion called persistence of vision!
Let’s explore this effect further by looking at something called a zoetrope. You can even try this optical illusion for yourself at home by following along with us this morning, making your own thaumatrope and flip book.
All you'll need is paper/card, coloured pens/pencils, glue stick, string, a small notebook or pad, and a stapler or a bulldog clip.
This episode is suitable for ages 8 and over and parental supervision is required as there's some cutting with scissors involved. Watch on YouTube.
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