Vocabulary:
-frame = one of many still images used in sequence to create animation
-stop-motion
-animation
-storyboard = a graphic organizer in the form of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence
Creating a stop- motion animation movie requires a lot of patience and creativity. In order to achieve the illusion of animation, each frame has to be carefully setup and precisely filmed. This process is tedious and time‐consuming; however, when properly done, can create an outstanding movie effect.
Your task: produce a stop -motion animation movie. Your movie should be approximately 30 seconds in length. You can animate any school‐appropriate object. Some ideas include M&Ms, action figures, toy cars, play-doh, etc. - see more examples below.
Project Checklist
Make sure you complete all project requirements by using the following checklist:
Pre-Production
On the back of your storyboard handout:
Write out your brainstormed ideas to give to your teacher for marks later.
Brainstorm ideas on how you can animate it. Write these ideas down too.
Develop a storyboard on the handout. This will also be handed-in for marks.
As homework, bring in the props you need to use for your film (action figures, play-doh, household objects, etc.)
Video Quality
Break down the animation movements into small “frames”.
There should be 3 to 5 frames for each second of the finished movie.
Your finished movie should be approximately 30 seconds.
This means that you need to shoot 90 to 150 frames of animation.
Your final movie will look choppier if you use fewer frames per second.
However, if you use a lot of frames per second, you will have a lot more work.
Find a happy medium (which is why I recommend 3 – 5 frames per second).
Avoid changes in the background that will deter from the animation effect.
Sound Quality
Add music to make the movie more interesting.
Add appropriate sound effects or voice‐overs if desired.
Final Movie Quality
Edit the captured video so that each frame is approximately 0.2 seconds.
Drag each frame onto the timeline to create the movie.
Review the movie and make adjustments to ease the “choppy effect” of the film.
Post-Production
Watch your movie for any mistakes.
Make any final edits your group decides upon.
When it’s time to make it a movie. You should know how by now!
THIS PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY, MAY 13!!!
STOP MOTION ANIMATION RUBRIC
CRITERIA
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Level 4
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THINKING/INQUIRY
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Pre-Production Planning
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Limited planning, some information is missing or unclear.
Less than 5 brainstormed ideas written out.
5 5.5
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Somewhat good planning, drawings or descriptions are slightly unclear or not fully formed.
6 brainstormed ideas written out.
6 6.5
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Good planning, clear drawings and descriptions. Full storyboard with most details.
7 brainstormed ideas written out.
7 7.5
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Excellent planning, clear drawings and descriptions. Fully detailed storyboard. 8-10 brainstormed ideas written out.
8 9 10
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APPLICATION
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Video Quality
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More than two of these items are missing:
-30 seconds in length
-smooth video
-no jumpy shots
-no distractions
-focused shots.
10 11
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One or two of these items are missing:
-30 seconds in length
-smooth video
-no jumpy shots
-no distractions
-focused shots.
12 13
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Movie is 30 seconds in length, plays mostly smooth, no jumpy shots, no distractions from the subject of the video, focused shots.
14 15
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Movie is 30 seconds, plays smooth, background is not jumpy, no distractions from subject of video, focused shots.
16 18 20
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Titles and Exploration of Sound
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Limited effectiveness in title and end credits. Several parts missing: title or artists are not all noted.
Sound effects are barely explored.
5 5.5
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Somewhat effective title and end credits, some information could be missing, title doesn’t relate or artists are not all noted.
Sound effects are somewhat explored.
6 6.5
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Effective introduction title and end credits.
-title makes sense
-artists are noted
-creative
Sound effects are explored.
7 7.5
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Effective introduction title and end credits are used.
-title makes sense
-artists are noted
-creative
Sound effects are explored in depth.
8 9 10
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Creativity/ Challenge
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Limited creativity. OR Students have not challenged themselves.
5 5.5
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Somewhat creative animation. OR Students have not challenged themselves.
6 6.5
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Very creative animation. OR Students could challenge themselves further.
7 7.5
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Highly creative subject, more than one type of shot, a challenge mastered.
8 9 10
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TOTAL /50
GROUP MEMBER CRITIQUE
Please answer the following questions on paper OR you can send by email to pjasm20@gmail.com
a. My partner's name is ______________________
b. My partner gave good ideas during the planning and helped bring in/prepare props 0 1 2
c. My partner gave their fullest efforts during this project. 0 1 2
d. My partner and I helped each other an even amount. 0 1 2
e. My partner was positive towards me and our project the whole time 0 1 2
f. Our Stop-Motion Video is a good representation of how well we work together because I am happy with our video. 0 1 2
TOTAL /10
Video Help and Examples:
Video How to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHTQr0kfA98
Video done
Student project examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkqDG4zsHtk (using play-doh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clfhTsyEFjI (using action-figures)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xke-crWx_a4 (using drawings)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEBbs9X6s4 (using cut paper)
AWESOME: PES
These videos are about the same length you are working towards and using object you can use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBq5kVjrXKA&list=PLIfzSNvBr_N-KCcebyC9n8UAx2GzhBmvZ&index=17
