Starter quiz
- Stop motion animation is a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects to create the illusion of ...
- series.
- movement. ✓
- stillness.
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- Each picture you take in stop motion animation is called a ...
- picture.
- frame. ✓
- puzzle.
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- In stop motion animation, you need to take many pictures of your monster in different positions to make it look like it’s moving.
- True ✓
- False
- To make your monster move smoothly in stop motion, it’s better to make small, gradual movements each time you take a photo.
- True ✓
- False
- What is the most important step before you start filming your monster animation?
- choosing the background music
- planning the movements and poses of your monster ✓
- finding the best camera
- sharing your animation with friends
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- Match the terms with their actions.
- animation⇔creating a sequence of frames ✓
- frame⇔a single picture in the sequence ✓
- movement⇔adjusting the monster's position ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the terms with their correct descriptions.
- editing⇔the process of selecting and combining shots into sequences ✓
- export⇔saving the final version of the animation in a specific format ✓
- frame⇔a single image in a sequence of images that make up an animation ✓
- You should watch the exported animation to ensure it plays correctly.
- True ✓
- False
- Before exporting your animation, you should always check for ______ and ensure the final product flows ...
- edits, smoothly
- mistakes, smoothly ✓
- mistakes, roughly
- edits, roughly
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- Put the steps for exporting your animation in the correct order.
- 1⇔Add an introduction page.
- 2⇔Open the “File” menu and select “Export.”
- 3⇔Choose a file format.
- 4⇔Name your file and choose a save location.
- 5⇔Review the exported animation.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Animators have to review each frame for consistency and smooth motion.
- Editing frames by adding or removing images helps to improve the overall animation.
- Animations can include an introduction or end page to improve the experience of the viewer.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that reviewing work after completing is not necessary.
Remind pupils that reviewing your work after finishing it is very important. It helps you spot any small mistakes, like jumps in the animation or unclear movements, which can make a big difference in how smooth and professional the animation looks.
Keywords
Stop motion animation - a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects
Editing - the process of selecting and combining shots into sequences to create a finished motion picture
Export - saving the final version of the animation in a specific format
Frame - a single image in a sequence of images that make up an animation
Review - when artists look at their art to see strengths and areas to improve
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