Film Animation Level 1

About This Course

Lesson  #

Lesson Title

Content / Key Points

Techniques and APPs  

1

Introduction of Animation Principles/Techniques

Pre-Production Workshop

Basic Animation process and skills

Basic Camera  

Introduction to Stop Motion Studio App

Concepting: planning a production

Set up the stage, Lights, Camera, & Tripod

Camera operation

Stop Motion Studio App

Animation Techniques

2

Toy Animation 1

Pre-Production: Develop the first concept

Production Techniques

Animation Techniques continued
Camera Operation

Stop Motion Studio tricks

3

Toy Animation 2

Intro to Special Effects in Production

Pro Audio Design (voice recording)

See supply list.

Audio design

Lighting workshop part 1: LED Lights

Stop Motion Studio Tips

4

Paper Animation 1

Pre-Production: Develop 2nd Concept  

Paper Animation style workshop

Character and set design

Camera and stage set up

Working with “Lay Flat” productions

‍

5

Paper Animation 2

Editing tips and tricks

Pro Audio Design continued (soundtrack)

Stop Motion Studio Tips and Tricks

Lighting workshop part 2

‍

6

Claymation 1

Pre-Production: Develop 3rd Concept

Claymation Animation Style

Claymation workshop

Advanced Camera Angles and Movement

‍

7

Claymation 2

Combine all the concepts from previous lessons,  

Production and Post-Production Skills

Complete projects with Full Audio and Special Effects

Intermediate Claymation workshop

Stop Motion Studio Editing Tricks

8

Final Productions Reveal

Final production and editing tweeks

Export Productions

Finding an audience

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, students will learn about...‍
1. Concepting: understanding the pre-production process; coming up with great animation ideas, and planning how to shoot it
2. Phone Settings: How to optimize them specifically for stop-motion video creation
3. Stability: Why having a tripod can make or break your stop-motion video
4. Animation: How to create movement from items found at home
5. Lighting: How to properly light your video, no fancy equipment needed
6. DIY Studio: essential items to have in the studio without breaking the bank
7. Special Effects: How to make movie magic with
8. Audio: pro tips to audio recording and sound effects for the video
9.Edit: How to edit your videos
10. Export: How to export and how to share the work with a real audience

Materials

• Basic computer and cell phone skills
• Paper, Clay, Toys
• Download Stop Motion Studio App on cell phone. Have a cell phone tripod or stand. Have a desk lamp. Prepare a flat surface to work on.