STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Stop motion animation is a film making technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own. Think Wallace and Gromit.

To make it work, you place an object in front of a camera and snap a photo. You then move the object a tiny bit and snap another photo. Repeat this process twenty to ten thousand times, play back the sequence in rapid progression, and the object appears to move fluidly across the screen.

• Two pieces of foam core
• Collection of objects to animate
• Smart phone, touchpad, or iPad. We used an iPad mini.
• Tripod or stand to hold your device steady
• Free Stop Motion Animation Apps: Lego Movie 2 Movie Maker or the FREE version of Stop Motion Studio by Cateater for iOS

1. Set up a backdrop. This could be a wall or pice of foam core.
2. Gather toys to include in your animation.
3. Set up your touch pad or smart phone on a stand or tripod, across from the foam core.
4. Start the Stop Motion Animation App and make your movie!