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Stop Motion Animation
For:
DIGITAL LITERACY, MEDIA, ART all levels
Wallace and Gromit, Morph and even Postman Pat! What do they have in common? All were filmed using the technique of stop-motion animation. On this one day course, you will learn basic animation skills, using a variety of methods. These will be simple ideas that you will want to try in the classroom.
Where and When Thursday 21st October 2010 9:30am - 3:00pm
South eLearning Centre Summerwood Lane Clifton Nottingham NG11 9DR Tel. 01159152971
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How-to
Stop Motion Animation Getting started in stop motion animation The basic tools needed are: • a camera (webcam, digital video camera or some digital still cameras) • a tripod (to keep the camera steady) • software on a computer (some free ones are mentioned here) • some character models • a good light source
Tripod
If you don’t want your animation to look shaky, your camera must stay completely still. Therefore, a tripod will be very useful. There are many full size tripods and mini tripods available. A bigger, heavier tripod will be harder to accidently nudge. You could always use a pile of books!
The camera
The camera you use depends o from the following:
• a simple webcam connecte • a digital video (DV) camera mac) • a still digital camera
Most animation software uses firewire cable from a suitable D from the computer to take pict have firewire ports and are the Still digital cameras will not giv animation software.
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Very easy to use software fo with webcams or connected cameras.
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PC software: MonkeyJam
www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys. com/monkeyjam Trickier to use, but can be used with normal digital cameras.
Lighting
Often overlooked, lighting is important to get right. A posable desk lamp keeps a consistent light level on your scene.
CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses •
Stop Motion Animation This course is ideal for teachers who: • Would like to incorporate animation into their students’ learning • Are interested in digital literacy Additional Information: • Lunch will be provided • All resources will be provided • Bring ideas for stories
Course run by:
Jamie Tinney D&T, Animation, Art & Design
eLearning Consultant tel. 0115 9152971 e. jamie.tinney@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NeLC contacts: Martin MacGillivray Centre Manger tel. 0115 915 9511 e. martin.macgillivray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Marie-Line Antoine Media, Languages, Video, Photography tel. 0115 915 9511 e. mantoine@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jan Gray Primary, Video, Animation tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jan.gray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk David Ellis Music, Media, Animation, 3D modelling tel. 0115 915 9511 e. david.ellis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Janet Simner Maths, Textiles, Science tel. 0115 915 2971 e. janet.simner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
www.nelc.net
The cost of this one day course is:
£40 per school staff member This cost includes lunch, refreshments, any films produced on disc and printed resources. Please call or email to book.