Storymaker Studio Animation (Sept 24, Oct 1, 8,15)
Becoming an Animator
Ages: 7-12
Thursdays 5-6pm
Bring your stories to life—one frame at a time!
Have you ever wondered how your favorite animated movies are made? During this fun and creative four weeks, young artists will become filmmakers as they learn the art of stop motion animation. Using everyday objects, clay, paper, natural materials, and their own drawings, students will create characters, build miniature sets, and produce their own original animated short film.
Throughout the session we'll explore the fundamentals of animation, storytelling, character design, lighting, camera angles, and sound. Students will discover how hundreds of photographs come together to create the illusion of movement while developing patience, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
By the end of the session, every student will leave with their own completed stop motion movie to share with family and friends.
How stop motion animation works
Storyboarding and planning a short film
Designing characters and building miniature sets
Creating movement frame by frame
Camera composition and lighting
Adding titles, sound effects, music, and narration
Editing and exporting a finished movie
An iPad or smartphone with Stop Motion Studio Pro installed before the first day of class (the free version is perfect).
A charging cable.
All art materials for creating characters and sets will be provided.
Storymaker Studio Animation (Sept 24, Oct 1, 8,15)
Becoming an Animator
Ages: 7-12
Thursdays 5-6pm
Bring your stories to life—one frame at a time!
Have you ever wondered how your favorite animated movies are made? During this fun and creative four weeks, young artists will become filmmakers as they learn the art of stop motion animation. Using everyday objects, clay, paper, natural materials, and their own drawings, students will create characters, build miniature sets, and produce their own original animated short film.
Throughout the session we'll explore the fundamentals of animation, storytelling, character design, lighting, camera angles, and sound. Students will discover how hundreds of photographs come together to create the illusion of movement while developing patience, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
By the end of the session, every student will leave with their own completed stop motion movie to share with family and friends.
How stop motion animation works
Storyboarding and planning a short film
Designing characters and building miniature sets
Creating movement frame by frame
Camera composition and lighting
Adding titles, sound effects, music, and narration
Editing and exporting a finished movie
An iPad or smartphone with Stop Motion Studio Pro installed before the first day of class (the free version is perfect).
A charging cable.
All art materials for creating characters and sets will be provided.
