Final Mini Project

Hello class, due to the extreme limitations from working at home, I am offering total creativity to you.

I would like you to create a brief Stop Motion video using the software of your choice, on either your phone, chromebook or home computer.

You do not have to create a particular puppet, you may use any found objects around the house. I have seen cool videos made with sticky notes, string, natural objects, toys, or a combination of things. Of course ou can also make a puppet, but that is not required,

Use any environment or setting that works for you. Use a desktop or tabletop, go outside, or create an environment using materials you can find.


Moving object

• At least 1 moving object

Environment - Setting

• You can use any setting in your environment

Camera Angles

• Only 1 angle is required

Quarantine Project - Week 1

Welcome back everyone, I hope you are all doing well.
This month will be a new experience for us. We will have to do everything at home and that means we will have to be extra-creative!

Over the next 3 weeks we will use our phones or chromebooks to create an interesting short movie.

The first thing we need to do is find an app that will work.

You can use anything that will work but the links below have a lot of ideas for you.

https://techigem.com/stop-motion-apps/

https://freeappsforme.com/stop-motion-apps/

I recommend Imotion for Iphones and Stop Motion Studio for Android, but you can use whatever app works best for you.

Once you have found an app that will work for you create a practice movie.
It does not have to be very long, maybe 3-5 seconds.
All it has to show is motion. you can make a pencil roll across a desk, use your little sister's doll as a puppet and make her wave at the camera, just animate something you find interesting.

The main objective this week is basically to find an app that works, create a brief animation and then save and upload it to your blog.

I will make a google classroom page where we can all compare notes and ask questions, even help each other as we figure out the best ways to do this from home.

I am available from 9-2 everyday. I will set up a google hangout later this week to answer any questions you may have.

When you have finished, post your movie to your blog and tell us what app you have chosen.
Lets try to have your work posted on Tuesday April 14.

Next week we will make a more complete project.

Grades - Post Your Work

Grades will be uploaded tomorrow.

I will be looking for the following blog posts:

• Quick animation and self critique
• Cinematographic Analysis of a stop motion movie
• Planning document for your Final Project

Final Project Requirements

Here are the requirements that we agreed on for the Final Project:

Puppets

• At least 1 puppet
• Puppet must have at least two moving parts
• Puppet must have at least 1 interaction with the environment
• Quality craftsmanship and care must be demonstrated

Environment - Setting

• There must be no visible cardboard 
• There must be some item or situation included for the puppet to interact with
• Quality craftsmanship and care must be demonstrated

Camera Angles

• 3-5 angles must be included

Sound

• Music or sound effect must be included

A title must be included in the animation

Planning document

• Explain and describe your puppet, the environment, interactions in a new blog post - - Due Thursday March 12

Documentation of Progress

• You must document your progress at the end each day's class in a new blog post 

The completed animation must be at least 15 seconds

Final Quick Animation Workshop and Self Critique

You Should have uploaded your animation to your youtube channel and posted a link to a blogpost titled - Final Quick Animation

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

1 Scene or environment 1 2 3 4

1 puppet that can move at least 3 ways....walk, turn head, blink eyes, move
arms or fly 1 2 3 4

3 different shots featuring panning, zooming, establishing scenes 1 2 3 4

the movie is 5-15 seconds at 12 fps 1 2 3 4

The motion and movements are very smooth 1 2 3 4

I completed my assignment on time 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My animation is unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My scene is well composed 1 2 3 4

My animation has good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My animation sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Narrative
in a paragraph or two describe the successful parts of your animation. What are the areas that you would improve? be specific and be prepared to refer back to these ideas as you begin your final project.

Quick Animation Workshop

Today we will begin a fast paced animation project that will have all of the requirement of the Final Project.

We will work on this for about 5 class periods

Each person will work on their own project. No teams at this point.

• 1 Scene or environment
• 1 puppet that can move at least 3 ways....walk, turn head, blink eyes, move arms or fly for example
• 3 different shots featuring panning, zooming, establishing scenes, stills, etc
• 1 sound effect or music
• the movie should be 30 seconds at 12 fps
• The motion should be as smooth as you can make it.

the movie will be uploaded to your youtube channel and the link will be posted to your blog.

Document your progress by taking pictures of your progress each class. You should probably take multiple pics throughout the class as you work.

To be successful at this you will have to work at a constant pace, stay focused don't waste time. 

Youtube Playlist

ohs3d playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5x-H-0Ivy10Ppeilro0gOYd8JrYa_dQN