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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).

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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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