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Making a TED-Ed Lesson: Synesthesia and playing cards

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How can a pack of playing cards accurately explain the complicated and nuanced neurological condition, synesthesia? TED-Ed animators explain the process of creating an original animation from planning (storyboard and animatic) to fruition, including the special secrets behind this animation (think playdough and green screens).

We then used an animation technique called ________ to manipulate the cards in ways that would be otherwise physically impossible.

About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Producer TED-Ed
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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