Nicktoons uses flip books to teach animation

Nicktoons Network is giving kids everywhere a chance to learn about animation by handing out flip books that play back full-motion clips from two new original animated shows with a simple flip-of-a-thumb.

The flip books will be distributed free to kids all summer long through Nicktoons' first cross-country mobile tour, at Comic-Con International, and during the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival at Nicktoons Studios.

"Nicktoons Network is excited to provide kids with a fun interactive experience that helps teach them about the art of animation," said Sue Kim, a Nicktoons Network representative. "The flip books showcase scenes from two of our premiere original animated properties, Skyland and Kappa Mikey."

Originally invented in 1882, flip books create the optical illusion of motion when images stacked in sequential stages of movement are flipped. Recognized as one of the earliest forms of interactive multimedia on record, flip books are now coming back into style as an innovative new marketing tool.

"In this age of high-tech interactive multimedia, the simplicity of flip books is not only refreshing, but its illusion is even more captivating than ever," said Jeffrey Kay, president of Mount Kisco, New York-based Flippies, Inc., manufacturer of the custom flip books. "What better way for Nicktoons Network to capture kids attention and deliver clips from their new shows while teaching the fundamentals of animation than through the use of a flip book?"

Flippies, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of custom flip books. Flippies applies patent pending production techniques, technology, creativity and passion to the development of high quality-custom flip books for marketers, publishers and enthusiasts worldwide.

Companies or individuals interested in creating their own custom flip books can visit Flippies online at www.flippies.comfor more information.