Animation project

UNIT4: ANIMATION PROJECT. TOTAL POINTS: 150
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IMPOSSIBLE REALITY STOP-MOTION ANIMATION.
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Objectives:
Technical: To gain an understanding of stop-motion (frame-by-frame) animation, and the techniques and technologies associated with stop-motion animation.
Conceptual: To introduce the element of “time” to a narrative and to create an “impossible reality” by utilizing stop motion animation.
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Overview: Your challenge is to create an original 30-second (minimum) animated clip that utilizes stop-motion animation that gives life to an otherwise inanimate object or creates an impossible reality.
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Materials: Computer, Digital still picture camera, tripod, Memory card and card reader or appropriate cables for camera, Final Cut Pro
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Process:
1. Brainstorm ideas. What is your animation going to be about? What methods will you use to create it – object assemblage, claymation, pixilation, traditional animation?
2. Ruff out your timeline using a storyboard. It doesn’t have to be “pretty”, but it should communicate your idea effectively.
3. Gather your materials, props, people, etc., and start shooting! Remember to consider lighting, color balance, and consistency. Set your camera’s white balance setting. If you’re camera has a low-resolution setting, use it. Hi-resolution is not needed for animation. Shoot lots of frames. Averaging just 10 frames per second (for 30 seconds) adds up to 300 frames minimum. It’s always better to over shoot and edit down than to have to go back and re-shoot.
4. Edit you animation using Final Cut Pro. Add sound effects and music. (Make sure you use aiff files)
5. Save your file 3 ways:
Save the final cut pro project for yourself
Export as a high-quality Quick Time movie called: lastname_animationproj to the hida sharers animation project folder
Export as a low-quality Quick Time movie, upload to class blog. Write a description of your project