Claymation+-+Stop+Animation

=Week 5 - Claymation - Stop Animation =

Claymation Clips
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 * Format of a Story - Event, problem, or something that happens to a character. What was the event or problem in the clips?
 * Discuss materials needed to create a claymation movie. (characters, backgrounds, dialogue, sets, music, computers for editing, script, sound effects, digital cameras)

Claymation Practice

 * Groups of 3-5
 * Brainstorm an event to create a scene for a short claymation piece.
 * Write a short script for your movie. Include any dialogue and sound effects.
 * With a small amount of clay, create a simple character.
 * Create a simple background.
 * Once all of your elements have been created, you will use a digital still camera to take a photo of your characters frame-by-frame. Take one picture, move the characters a tiny bit, and take another picture; repeat this process to animate your film.
 * Once all the pieces are filmed, import your images onto a computer with digital video editing software.
 * Assemble the images into the appropriate order, deleting any unneeded shots.
 * Add any necessary music, transitions, titles, or other effects.
 * Share and discuss with the class. What did you learn? What would you do differently?

Stop Animation

 * Groups of 3-5
 * Brainstorm ideas for stop animation
 * Use a digital still camera to take a photo of your object(s) frame-by-frame. Take one picture, move the object a tiny bit, take another picture, repeat this process.
 * Once all the pieces are filmed, import your images onto a computer with digital video editing software.
 * Assemble the images into the appropriate order, deleting any unneeded shots.
 * Add any necessary music, transitions, titles, or other effects.
 * Share and discuss with the class. What did you learn? What would you do differently?

Additional Resources
Stop Animation Tutorial Using Windows Movie Maker How to Create a Stop Motion Animation http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Stop-Motion-Animation Claymation Station http://library.thinkquest.org/22316/home.html Claymation Lesson Plans http://www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/Claymation%20Lesson%20Plans.htm Claymation Student Samples http://www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/ClaymationStudentGallery.htm Claymation with PowerPoint [| http://www-bioc.rice.edu/precollege/msdaniel/claymation.html] Irving Independent School District http://www.irvingisd.net/claymation/ Animation 101 http://library.thinkquest.org/25398/Claymation.html Apple PC/Mac Claymation for the Holidays http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/advertising/apple-goes-claymation-with-pc-and-mac-for-the-holidays-333795.php Clay Animation Made Easy [| http://education.wichita.edu/claymation/resources.html] How to Create Clay Animation in 5 Easy Steps [|http://www.sfsu.edu/~teachers/workshops/clayanimation/index.html] The Magic of Animation http://newali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000678/Student_Work.html 8th Grade Student Samples http://www.dbprescott.com/claymation.html More Claymation Examples http://home.neb.rr.com/monarchrose/moreani.htm

Final Production Preparation

 * Groups of 3-5
 * Begin brainstorming an idea for your final product
 * Begin to storyboard
 * Be prepared to film your project next week