Stop Motion Ideas/Storyboards

We will start class by watching Zero today.

Now that we have watched several different styles of stopmotion and clay mation animations, it is your turn to come up with your own ideas...

1. Brainstorm ideas, and materials.
2. Pitch your idea, one or two sentence description of your intended animation.                        Stop Motion Animation Idea
3. Storyboard in detail, your animation- consider lighting, framing, and angles.
4. Gather your materials for your animation.
5. Create your set(s).
6. Start filming.
7. Edit
8. Titles
9. Render
10. Share

Stop Motion Examples

Stop motion animation (also called stop frame animation) is animation that is captured one frame at time, with physical objects that are moved between frames. When you play back the sequence of images rapidly, it creates the illusion of movement.

Spaghetti
Spinning Yarn
Nat Geo Adventure
Shugo Tokumaru / Katachi
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU
Paper Animation
Live Stop Motion
Zero
Gulp
The Making of Gulp
Marker Maker
Her Morning Elegance
The Making of "Her Morning Elegance"
Light Painting- Stop Motion

Planning Your Stop-Motion Animation

1. Brainstorm your animation ideas (include recycled paper and human interaction into your piece)
2. Sketch out your idea, develop your character(s).
3. Storyboard your animation in sequence/order significant frames or changes. This is the most important time in your creative process:

• Make sure to establish your scene, consider medium shots to establish your character, and close-ups to show details and expressions, cut aways, and frame composition. 
• Also plan your mood: lighting, background details, texture, and movement within and between frames. 
• Consider the space between, pauses, and thoughtful moments.

4. Then list out what you will need for your production-

• Materials- Recycled paper. Clay? Paper? Whiteboard? String/yarn? Lights?
• Image capturing device? Camera needs.
• Equipment needs : Tripod, lighting equipment, background stand...
• Backgrounds: Paper, fabric, or location.
• Location: School, home, room?
• Additional ideas: