Stop Motion Animation
Stop Motion is an animation technique which makes static objects appear to move. Using a digital camera to capture this effect, the object is moved by very small amounts between individual frames, producing the effect of motion when the film is played back.
-What movies, commercials, or music videos are stop motion animated?
Stop Motion is an animation technique which makes static objects appear to move. Using a digital camera to capture this effect, the object is moved by very small amounts between individual frames, producing the effect of motion when the film is played back.
-What movies, commercials, or music videos are stop motion animated?
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What is a Frame?
A frame is is a single image in a motion picture. The individual frames are separated by frame lines. Normally, 24 frames are needed for one second of film. In ordinary filming, the frames are photographed automatically, one after the other, in a movie camera. In special effects or animation filming, the frames are often shot one at a time.
Motion studies of Eadweard Muybridge...
A frame is is a single image in a motion picture. The individual frames are separated by frame lines. Normally, 24 frames are needed for one second of film. In ordinary filming, the frames are photographed automatically, one after the other, in a movie camera. In special effects or animation filming, the frames are often shot one at a time.
Motion studies of Eadweard Muybridge...
The Principles of Animation
When staging each frame its important to consider the Principles of Animation to achieve the most visually appealing movement.
1. Rigidity -The most important animation principle is called squash and stretch. When an object moves, its movement indicates the rigidity of the object.
2. Anticipation -Anticipation is used to prepare the audience for an action, and to make the action appear more realistic. A dancer jumping off the floor has to bend his knees first;
3. Slow in and Slow out-The movement of the human body, and most other objects, needs time to accelerate and slow down.
4. Secondary Action -Adding secondary actions to the main action gives a scene more life, and can help to support the main action.
5. Timing -correct timing makes objects appear to abide by the laws of physics; for instance, an object's weight decides how it reacts to stimulus, for example, a push.
6. Exaggeration -perfect imitation can look static and dull, exaggerating movement provides a more entertaining animation.
When staging each frame its important to consider the Principles of Animation to achieve the most visually appealing movement.
1. Rigidity -The most important animation principle is called squash and stretch. When an object moves, its movement indicates the rigidity of the object.
2. Anticipation -Anticipation is used to prepare the audience for an action, and to make the action appear more realistic. A dancer jumping off the floor has to bend his knees first;
3. Slow in and Slow out-The movement of the human body, and most other objects, needs time to accelerate and slow down.
4. Secondary Action -Adding secondary actions to the main action gives a scene more life, and can help to support the main action.
5. Timing -correct timing makes objects appear to abide by the laws of physics; for instance, an object's weight decides how it reacts to stimulus, for example, a push.
6. Exaggeration -perfect imitation can look static and dull, exaggerating movement provides a more entertaining animation.
PRODUCTION PROCESS:
1. Idea Development: This is where the ideas for the film are developed. Steps Include:
2. Pre-Production: This is planning for the production. This is the most important part of the production process. All creative and logistical aspects are planned. Steps include:
3. Production: This is the execution phase where the film is shot or recorded. Steps include:
4. Post-Production: This is the final phase where the film is edited and prepared for the final product. Steps Include:
5. Distribution: This is the final phase where the film reaches the audience. Steps Include
1. Idea Development: This is where the ideas for the film are developed. Steps Include:
- Brainstorming an idea
- Creating a script
2. Pre-Production: This is planning for the production. This is the most important part of the production process. All creative and logistical aspects are planned. Steps include:
- Creating a Story Board
- Casting
- Planning all aspects of creating the film and creating a production schedule.
3. Production: This is the execution phase where the film is shot or recorded. Steps include:
- Filming
4. Post-Production: This is the final phase where the film is edited and prepared for the final product. Steps Include:
- Editing
5. Distribution: This is the final phase where the film reaches the audience. Steps Include
- Either DVD or film or online release (or other method of release of the film to audience).
Creating a Storyboard
What is a storyboard?
Once a concept or script is written for a film or animation, the next step is to make a storyboard. A storyboard visually tells the story of an animation panel by panel, kind of like a comic book. Why make a storyboard? Creating a storyboard will help you plan your animation out shot by shot. You can make changes to your storyboard before you start animating, instead of changing your mind later. You will also be able to talk about your animation and show your storyboard to other people to get feedback on your ideas. |
How do I make a storyboard?
Most commonly, storyboards are drawn in pen or pencil. If you don't like to draw you can also take photos, cut out pictures from magazines, or use a computer to make your storyboards. Keep in mind that your drawings don't have to be fancy! In fact, you want to spend just a few minutes drawing each frame. Use basic shapes, stick figures, and simple backgrounds.
Most commonly, storyboards are drawn in pen or pencil. If you don't like to draw you can also take photos, cut out pictures from magazines, or use a computer to make your storyboards. Keep in mind that your drawings don't have to be fancy! In fact, you want to spend just a few minutes drawing each frame. Use basic shapes, stick figures, and simple backgrounds.
2. Idea Development & Pre-Production:
You will do the following:
Rubric for storyboard:
You will do the following:
- Decide who you will work with
- Idea Development: Brainstorm an idea
- Pre-Production: Cast for your movie and create a storyboard. (You may use people, or inanimate objects for your animation...or both. Get creative!)
- Turn-in your completed storyboard with all names on it.
Rubric for storyboard:
- Submission (on time, names) 30%
- Requirements met (minimum of 5-10 frames; pictures with written explanation underneath, title at the top) 30%
- Creativity & craftsmanship (story is creative, storyboard is clean and easily read. The frames are comic-book style NOT TOUCHING separate boxes) 40%
3. The Project
You will use the cameras and Abobe Premiere on your laptops to create your stop motion animation video.
Stop Motion Animation Project Requirements
Rubric:
You will use the cameras and Abobe Premiere on your laptops to create your stop motion animation video.
Stop Motion Animation Project Requirements
- Your Animation (movie) is to be a minimum of 30 seconds long roughly 175-225 pictures. (you, of course, may go longer)
- It must contain obvious use of the Principles of Animation (listed above)
- You must have a title frame
- You may work alone or in a group of 2 -4 ONLY
- The final movie should be exported and uploaded in Google Classroom.
Rubric:
- Submission (on time; to be watched as a class) 25%
- Requirements Met (at least 30 seconds long, roughly 175 - 225 pictures; includes title frame) 25%
- Creativity & Craftsmanship (Used principles of animation, movie is creative and well put together. Images are clear and principles of composition were used when framing shots. Thought and time went into creation. 50%