TVL-Information & Communication Technology 2D ANIMATION NC II

LESSON 4:
PERFORM MENSURATION AND
CALCULATION (MC)

Name of Learner:
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School:
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Date:________________________________________

Lesson Objectives:
1. Object to be measured are identified.
2. Correct specifications are used as specified in the job requirements.
3. Calculations needed to complete the task using the four mathematical
fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are
performed.
4. Techniques in checking accuracy of the computation are employed or used.

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PERFORMING MENSURATION AND CALCULATION

Mensuration is all about the process of the measurement. It is based on the use of
algebraic equations and geometric calculations to provide measurement data
regarding the width, depth, and volume of a given object or group of objects.
Measurements are obtained by computing to arrive at definite answer. Mensuration is
often based on making use of a model or base object that serves as the standard for
making the calculations. Calculation is an assessment of the risks, possibilities, more
effects of a situation or course of action.
Film animation technology has come a long way since the early days of hand-
drawn cartoons. Over the years, the techniques used by animator to bring character to
life have improved dramatically. Traditional animation created the illusion of movement
through frame-by-frame manipulation of drawings and illustration. Three dimensional
images widely used today by most animators. With the help of technology and animation
software, the creation of moving pictures or images were made possible in today’s
animation. The animation industry is already very dependent on computers to achieve a
photorealistic texture, Color s, expression, and movement of characters backgrounds.
The advent of computers has helped animation studios create computer-generated
images and handle large amounts of data to be carried out on powerful desktop
computers.

Performing Basic Mensuration

Contents:
➢ Types of components to be measured
➢ Correct Specification of Relevant Sources

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TYPES OF COMPONENTS TO BE MEASURED

A computer is a powerful tool because it stores huge amount of data and

information. Computers come different styles, sizes, and types. In creating an animation
film, it requires a large computer memory to cope with the images during the line testing,
digital coloring, and shooting the final film. Characters and backgrounds are already
painted by computer components and objects because each part plays an important
role whenever an animator uses the computer.

TYPES OF COMPONENTS AND OBJECTS TO BE MEASURED

1. Memory
a. Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of data storage
where data is permanently stored on computer and other
electronic devices. It performs major input/output tasks and holds
programs or software instruction that are essential for boot-up and
needed to start a computer.

b. Random access memory (RAM) is the most common type

of memory where data, programs, and operating system are
stored so that they can be accessed quickly in any random order.

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2. Data Storage
a. Hard drive is a data storage device used for storing and
retrieving digital information from nonvolatile memory in a
random-access manner.

b. Optical drive is a storage device that uses light to read

and write information such as CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives

c. External drive is an external removable hard disk

typically connected via USB.

3. Processor
Central processing unit (CPU) is the hardware device in a
computer system that processes the instructions of a computer
program.

4. Video Card
Video card is also known as graphics card. It is a device in
a computer that outputs visual information to the monitor.

bit – short for binary digit; the smallest unit of information in coming computing
and digital communications.
boot-up – to load an operating system into the computer’s main memory or
random-access memory.
compact disc (CD) – a digital optical disc data storage format.
data – information processed or stored by a computer.
digital versatile disc (DVD) – a type of compact disc able to store large amounts
of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual material.

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nonvolatile memory – a type of computer memory that has the capability to hold
saved even if the power is turned off.
software – programs or data used to direct the operation of a computer.

Part I - Write your answer on a notebook. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is storage device that uses light to read and write information such as CD,
DVD, and Blu-ray drives.
a. hard drive b. external drive c. optical drive d. floppy drive
2. It is a device in a computer that outputs visual information to the monitor.
a. graphics card b. sound card c. video card d. all of the above
3. It is external removable hard disk drives typically connected via USB.
a. external drive b. optical drive c. floppy drive d. hard drive
4. It is a storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information from
nonvolatile memory in a random-access manner.
a. monitor b. compact disc c. hard drive d. video card
5. It is a type of data storage that stores facts or information permanently on
computer and other electronic devices.
a. RAM b. ROM c. external drive d. optical drive
6. It is form of computer data storage that stores fact or information to be
accessed in very nearly the same amount of time for any storage location, so
data can be accessed quickly in any random order.
a. sound card b. RAM c. ROM d. none choices
7. It is the hardware within a computer system that carries out the instructions of a
computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and
input/output operations of the system.
a. drive controllers c. memory d. power
b. central processing unit d. power supply
8. These are programs or data used to direct the operation of a computer.
a. hardware b. software c. drive controllers d. data

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9. It store large amount of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual material.

a. CD b. floppy disc c. DVD d. drive pen
10. It is a type of computer memory that has the capability to hold to save data
even if the power is turned off.
a. nonvolatile memory b. volatile memory c. Ram d. BIOS
Part II – Identify the following components to be measured. Fill in the blanks with
the correct answer from the box.

USB port USB video card ROM DVD CD

optical drive external drive software hardware RAM

1. I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.

2. I am the type of port used by flash drive.
3. I am the brain of the computer.
4. I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
5. I store information or data on my magnetic cylinder.

CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS OF RELEVANT SOURCES

It is vital to know the key components the make up the computer so that
one can decide what they want the computer to do and what they actually
need. The most important components to consider in reviewing the specifications
are the processor the amount of data storage, and the size of the hard drive.

UNDERSTANDING A SPECIFICATION
Specification or spec is a list of key components that make up the
computer.
Specifications of the computer are usually provided by retailers to help
costumers decide which combination of features you need for animation.
PROCESSOR INFORMATION
Processor are defined by their speed either in megahertz (MHz)or in
gigahertz (GHz). It means the number of operations they can perform per second.

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The higher the value, the faster the PC can perform. Now a days, processors are
designed by two companies: Intel and Advance Micro Devices (AMD).
The table below shows the different levels of processor ideal for a specific
activity.
Table 1: Level of processors

Entry-level Processor Mid-range Processor High End Processor

Office application Educational software 3D graphics and video editing

Internet browsing Office applications Office applications

General Multimedia
Basic graphics program Internet browsing
applications

Home computing Internet browsing Digital coloring

Creating lay-out Photo editing Shooting the final film

Vector work Line testing

Creating lay-out Data processing

2D digital painting 3D modeling

Table 2: Types of processors

Intel Celeron D
Entry-level Processor
AMD Sempron

Intel Pentium 4

Mid-range Processor AMD Athlon (32-bit)

AMD Opteron

Xeon
High-end Processor
AMD Athlon 64 X2

MEMORY INFORMATION
RAM is the main working memory in a computer that stores and retrieves
information. The processor uses this memory to run programs. RAM is measured
in megabytes (MB) Most modern computers use DDR 2 RAM.

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HARD DRIVE SPECIFICATION

The hard drive is the computer’s primary storage area that stores the
application and programs that run on the PC. Hard drive is measured in gigabytes
(GB)
Table 3: Other data storage

Floppy disc 1.44MB

Zip disc 750MB

CD-ROM 800MB

Jaz drive 2GB or 2, 000MB

DVD 4.7GB or 4, 7000MB

USB Memory stick 16GB or 16, 000MB

Backup tape 800GB or 800, 000MB

Hard drive 1TB or 1, 000, 000MB

OTHER INFORMATION
Graphics cards these cards are installed inside a PC that allow computer
to produce graphics and images more quickly.

Types of Graphics Cards

1. Integrated graphics cards are on-board graphics cards that come up with
standard motherboard.
2. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) graphics cards are those that use the
PCI slots on the motherboard connected to the computer.
3. AGP graphics card are similar to PCI graphics cards but have 4 speeds, the
faster being 8x.
4. PCI express is the most advanced connection to the motherboard’s PCI-E slot

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byte – a unit of data that is equal to eight bits.

computer applications – a computer program used for a particular type of job or
problem.
data storage – a general term for archiving data in electromagnetic or other forms for
use by a computer or device.
digital – recording or storing information as series of the number 1 and 0 to show that a
signal is present or absent.
media – communication channels through which news, entertainment, education,
data, or promotional messages are disseminated.

CALCULATING DATA STORAGE CAPACITY

A byte is one character of information and is equal to eight digital 1’s or 0’s. It is
the smallest unit of measurement used to represent storage capacity. Data storage
capacity is measured in terms of bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes.

Table 4: Counting bytes

A thousand bytes is known as a kilobyte (KB)

1, 000 = 1KB

A million bytes is known as a megabytes (MB)

1, 000, 000B = 1MB

A billion bytes is called a gigabyte (GB)

1, 000, 000, 000B = 1GB

A trillion bytes is called a terabyte (TB)

1, 000, 000, 000, 0000B = 1TB

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Other components and devices that use byte storage are RAM, hard disk space,
CDs, DVDs and MP3 players. The table below is a list of standard units of measurement
used for data storage.

Table 5: Standard units of measurement used for data storage

Unit Value Size

bit (b) 0 or 1 1/8 of a byte

byte (B) 8 bits 1 byte

kilobyte (KB) 10001 bytes 1, 000 bytes

megabytes (MB) 10002 bytes 1, 000, 000 bytes

gigabytes (GB) 10003 bytes 1, 000, 000, 000 bytes

terabytes (TB) 10004 bytes 1, 000, 000, 000, 000 bytes

For example:
1. Convert 100KB to B
Since there are 1, 000B in 1KB, simply multiply the given quantity 100KB by
1, 000B.
Solution: 100KB = 100 (1, 000B) = 100, 000B
Answer: Therefore, there 10, 000B for every 100KB
2. Convert 5MB to GB
From the reference table, there are 1, 000, 000B for every MB.
5MB = 5, 000, 000B
For every gigabyte, there are 1, 000, 000, 000B
5,000, 000B = 0.005GGB
3. Convert 0.5GB to KB
There are 1, 000, 000, 000B for every GB
0.5GB = 500, 000, 000B
So, 500, 000, 000B = 500, 000KB
Therefore, there are 500, 000KB for every 0.5GB

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Employing Different Technique in checking the accuracy of Computation

Computer systems use many different units of measurements. The units of data
measurement were introduced to manage and operate digital information. Computer
store information in the form of 1 and 0 in different types of storages such as memory,
hard disk and USB drives.
As discussed in the previous lesson, most animations studios rely on workstation
with vast amounts of processing power to render large digital information during the
production process.

Units of Measure for Digital Information

Data Size

bit (b) single binary digit (1 or 0 )

byte (B) 8 bits

kilobyte (KB) 1, 024 bytes

megabytes (MB) 1, 024 kilobytes

gigabytes (GB) 1, 024 megabytes

terabytes (TB) 1, 024 gigabytes

petabyte (PB) 1, 024 terabytes

exabyte (EB) 1, 024 petabytes

In digital information, MB and GB are often used to measure computer storage

and memory.
For example:
1. The portable Document Format (PDF) file size of the Animation Curriculum
Guide is 476KB. How many 476KB files can be stored in a zip disc? (Zip disc=750MB)
1KB=1,024B
476KBx1, 024 = 487, 424B
1MB = 1, 048, 576B
750MB x 1, 048, 576 = 786, 432, 000B of space
786, 432, 000/487, 424 = 1, 613.45

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So, there are 1, 613.45 files of 476KB files that can be stored in a Zip disc.
2. How many 20KB files can be stored in a 1MB folder?
1KB = 1, 024B
10 x 1, 024 = 20, 480B in a 20KB file
1MB = 1, 048, 576B
1, 048, 576/20, 480 = 51.2
There are 51.2 files stored in a 1MB folder.

A. Perform calculations needed by converting the indicated storage capacity to its

corresponding bytes.

1. 24MB = GB 6. KB = 4GB
2. 1.5 KB = B 7. MB = 2TB
3. 512MB = KB 8. GB = 650MB
4. 84B = MB 9. B = 2GB
5. 5GB = TB 10. MB = 1024KB

B. Employ different techniques in checking accuracy of the computation by solving the

following problems.

1. The joint photographic Experts Group (JPG) file size of a family picture is 62.5KB. How
many pictures of 62.5KB size can be saved in a 1MB folder in data storage?

2. How many 3.08MB MP3 file can be stored in 8GB memory stick?

3. Jeff Reginald download a 318MB MP4 file from the internet. How many MP4 file of
318MB can be stored in his 447GB free space hard drive?

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Lesson 4 Performing Mensuration’s and Calculations

ALMA C. ANDO
Phoenix Publishing House
Technical Vocational Livelihood
Series- Animation

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