Make your monster move - stop motion animation
I can create a stop motion animation to make my monster move.
- Year 3
Make your monster move - stop motion animation
I can create a stop motion animation to make my monster move.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Stop motion animation is used to create animations of clay models.
- Stop motion animation involves taking a series of still images to create the illusion of movement.
- Proper lighting ensures consistent and clear images.
Keywords
Stop motion animation - a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects
Storyboard - a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for an animation or film
Digital device - an electronic device such as a tablet, smartphone, or camera used for creating and editing animations
Common misconception
Pupils may think that stop motion animation is the same as a video recording. They may think that you need expensive equipment to create stop motion animations.
Remind pupils that stop motion animation is created by taking individual still images. A video recording captures continuous motion. It can be created using simple and readily available devices.
Equipment
Tablet / camera and computer
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put these steps of creating a stop motion animation in the correct order.
Q2.Match each step with what you need to do.
Q3.A toothpick can be used to help hold body parts together securely on your clay monster.
Q4.Which of these is important to do before starting your stop-motion animation?
Q5.Adding roughness, smoothness, or patterns to your monster's surface is called ...
Q6.The setting or background where you place your monster is known as the ...
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the definitions.
