1. An Introduction to Stop Motion Animation

2. What is Stop Motion Animation?
A technique used to make an object moved by a person appear to move on its own
The object is moved a small amount and a picture is taken
This makes objects appear to move when the pictures are played quickly one right after the other – think of a flip book!

3. What are good objects to use in stop motion?
Dolls or toys that have moveable arms and legs
Building toys such as Legos or magnetic tiles
Drawing can also be incorporated into a stop motion video – can you guess how?

4. Here’s an Example! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDzm5hDemTQ
What made this video really great?

5. Requirements
All grades are required to have a title page, credits, and some sort of sound or music in their film
Time requirements
1st and 2nd grade must have at least a 30 second video
3rd and 4th grade must have at least a 1 minute video
5th and 6th grade must have at least a 2 minute video
Have a creative, unique story

6. For today…
Begin contemplating ideas for your stop motion film – remember to keep the idea fairly short and simple. You won’t be able to film more than about 3 minutes worth of film.
Bring in objects tomorrow or as soon as possible
Begin working on your “Rough Idea” worksheet