1. Stop-Motion Animation 1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Image from Public Domain

2. Stop-Motion Animation What is Stop-Motion Animation? Stop-motion animation is a filming technique in which various objects are photographed in a series of slightly different positions so the objects appear to move. 2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Created by Wayne Thames, Venus ISD. Images used with permission.

3. Stop-Motion Techniques There are many stop motion techniques: Claymation Hand-drawn images Paper cutouts Blocks Action figures And even people 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Images from Public Domain

4. Stop-Motion Examples Some examples of stop-motion animation: King Kong (1933) Jason and the Argonauts (1963) 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Can you name other stop-motion animation videos that you have seen?

5. The Process Brainstorm possible ideas for a project. Be sure to take notes! Create a script by putting thoughts and ideas together in story form. Once the script is written, create a storyboard with sketches of each scene. Design and build the set, including the background. Take still-image pictures in sequence to use in the animation. 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

6. Scripting 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Scripting helps to “visualize” what will happen in the animation process Decide on a theme for the animation project. Write out the ideas in story form. Determine the animation length and how many frames will be needed: Animation moves @ 24 pictures/frames per second (fps) You may use as few as 12 (pictures) fps., but anything less will make the animation choppy

7. Storyboarding The purpose of the storyboard is to create a visual picture of the entire animation project. Storyboarding helps students develop the flow of the animation project and spot potential problems that may arise during filming. 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Image used with permission. Wayne Thames, Venus ISD

8. Storyboard Planning In the planning stage, groups may choose to storyboard using poster board, a marker, and stick-on notes. Groups should sketch their ideas in picture form and label each one in sequence. Identify materials needed to create the desired set. Identify the different shots needed for the filming. 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

9. Set-Up for Animation Materials needed for the set-up: Digital Camera for still images Tripod to mount the camera. Materials for creating a background Designated area to leave work undisturbed for the duration of the project Picture by Wayne Thames, Venus ISD Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

10. Creating a Background Once the storyboard is complete, students should gather props, supplies, and other objects for the set. Students can create a 3D set by building a background, middle ground, and foreground. 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Background Middle ground Foreground Diagram by Wayne Thames, Venus ISD

11. Photographing the Project Once the set-up is ready, students will work in groups to take still image pictures. Mark the camera angles, and note any other information needed for the camera shots. Shoot and edit the stop-motion animation video using video-editing software. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.11

12. Completed Project The completed animation project should include the following: Animation 2 to 3 minutes in length Added music Include voice-over Retouch images, using a photo editing program, if needed. 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.