a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects

a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for an animation or film

an electronic device such as a tablet, smartphone, or camera used for creating and editing animations

Make your monster move - stop motion animation

Art and design

Monsters in myths and film

Design a monster

Plan a monster animation

Make a modelling clay monster 

Edit and complete a stop motion animation

This design and make unit has links with the creative industries. Pupils will identify and study popular monsters in film and TV, before realising their own imaginative concepts into models and animation.

Monsters: sculpture and digital design

a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for an animation

an electronic device such as a tablet, smartphone, or camera

Which devices can be used to create stop motion animation?

What do you need to do last when using the stop motion software?

Import your photographs into the software.

Arrange your photographs in the correct order.

Put these steps of creating a stop motion animation in the correct order.

Consistent {{ }} will help to prevent changes in brightness or shadows in the animation.

Repeat the process until you have enough photographs.

Check your photographs to make sure they look good.

Make the clay soft so it’s easier to shape.

Leave your monster in an airtight container to stop it from drying. 

Match each step with what you need to do.

A toothpick can be used to help hold body parts together securely on your clay monster.

Which of these is important to do before starting your stop-motion animation?

Adding roughness, smoothness, or patterns to your monster's surface is called ...

The setting or background where you place your monster is known as the ...

Starter Quiz