An Introduction toStop Motion Animation

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!

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?

Here’s an Example!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDzm5hDemTQ

• What made this video really great?

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

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