1. Alvarado High School, Mrs. Shea Video Project #5 Multimedia “B”
Claymation Project
Alvarado High School, Mrs. Shea
Video Project #5
Multimedia “B”

2. Claymation
Fiction
Non-Fiction
PSA
Commercial

3. Scene Set-Up Characters Scenes Connectivity
Limit yourself to the amount of clay you have and the time you’re working with
Quality is important. Your clay models need to be detailed.
Scenes
When props and characters are taken out of the setting, the scene is changing.
Connectivity
Beginning, Middle, and End

4. Professional/Amateur Examples
Claymation Examples
Professional/Amateur Examples
Edward Scissor Hands
Veggie or Fruit
Sophomore Movie
Da Blob Movie

5. Project - Parameters Claymation Planning Claymation Production
Get in group of four
Choose a genre/topic
Fill out initial planning and sketch story board
Write the script
Claymation Production
Build Set with Card Board box
Pictures ( per minute)
Props
Voice Overs
2 ½ to 3 min. long

6. Project – Grading Guidelines
Claymation Storyboard/Script: engaging, entertaining, clear, easily understood – 40% of Grade
Camera Work: Still (not shaky), focuses on key places, things, objects, etc.; Sound quality matches the content; Varied Shooting Angles – 40% of Grade
Fluidity: Progression of elements are smooth and always maintain theme – consistent; all parts connect – 10% of Grade
Audience Affect: Captures the attention of the audience the entire time; the beginning, middle, and end are all consistent – 10% of Grade

7. Project – Skills Gained
Take Still Pictures Precisely for Claymation
Animate using Moviemaker
Use voiceovers to further animate models
Use still camera to capture essential footage
Use music and background sounds to emphasize and support message; volume should be appropriate for each segment