Stop Motion Animation

What is it? A special camera and software is used to create stop-motion video with paper, clay, Legos, or small objects.

Video Overview: https://youtu.be/pyiJ8EiQSkc Information on how to use the software starts around 1:00 minute in.

What can you do at this station? Create a stop motion movie, animate a story, use clay, Legos or construction paper to make amazing effects.

Planning for the Station!

What things (Clay? Construction paper? Something you bring?) do you want to animate?
Do you want to create a short story, or just experiment with moving items?

Reference pages: Some great stop motion animation examples: https://youtu.be/wVjMFU11hVA

For Teachers: Some ideas for using stop motion animation in the classroom: http://www.makerspaceforeducation.com/stop-motion-animation.html

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