Name Project
- Introduction
- Step 1: Examples
- Step 2: Directions
- Step 3: Expectations
- Step 4: Helpful Tutorials & Reminders
Introduction
We are going to start our study of STOP MOTION ANIMATION with a simple straight forward project just to get you familiar with the stop motion animation process and equipment.
In this project you are going to create a short animation using your name. You will then be able to reuse this in all your projects in the credits section.
Examples
Start by viewing these examples created by teachers.
Mr. Biggs
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Bill
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Jessica
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Grouped Together
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Directions
- Cut out your name using construction paper
- Form a small group 2-3 people
- Select a computer and create a folder for your project
- Launch Premiere Elements and save the project into the folder you just setup
- Take turns running the computer and animating the letters
- When you finish each name sequence, save it as an .avi movie file into your project folder.
- Copy your finished movie to the Shared Folder on the server as follows:
My Computer -> Student (K:) -> Specialists ->Tech -> Fourth -> NameVideos -> {Your Teacher's Name}
Expectations
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Use the floor or countertop as your background |
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All the letters of your name must enter the screen and exit the screen |
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In the middle of the animation, your name should be centered in the screen for at least 12 frame grabs. It can be moving or still |
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Then can come from the top, bottom or right sides but not from the left side |
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Your project should include at least 120 number of frame grabs |
Helpful Tutorials & Reminders
Lessons
- Tutorial>>> Project Setup and Launching Premiere Elements (4:01)
- Tutorial>>> Working with the Premiere Elements Interface (4:15)
- Tutorial>>> Camera Setup (2:18)
- Tutorial>>> Stop Motion Capture (4:55)
Things to remember
- Disable capture to timeline
- Animator should say "grab it"
- Computer operator should say "got it"