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Edit and complete a stop motion animation

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Key learning points

  1. Animators have to review each frame for consistency and smooth motion.
  2. Editing frames by adding or removing images helps to improve the overall animation.
  3. Animations can include an introduction or end page to improve the experience of the viewer.

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

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.

Encourage students to view their animation from an audience perspective. Have them watch their work after each editing step and ask themselves questions. This helps pupils develop a critical eye and pride in their work. Additionally, pairing students for peer review can be helpful.
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Equipment

computer/tablet

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6 Questions

Q1.
Stop motion animation is a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects to create the illusion of ...
series.
Correct answer: movement.
stillness.
Q2.
Each picture you take in stop motion animation is called a ...
picture.
Correct answer: frame.
puzzle.
Q3.
In stop motion animation, you need to take many pictures of your monster in different positions to make it look like it’s moving.
Correct answer: True
False
Q4.
To make your monster move smoothly in stop motion, it’s better to make small, gradual movements each time you take a photo.
Correct answer: True
False
Q5.
What is the most important step before you start filming your monster animation?
choosing the background music
Correct answer: planning the movements and poses of your monster
finding the best camera
sharing your animation with friends
Q6.
Match the terms with their actions.
Correct Answer:animation,creating a sequence of frames

creating a sequence of frames

Correct Answer:frame,a single picture in the sequence

a single picture in the sequence

Correct Answer:movement,adjusting the monster's position

adjusting the monster's position

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4 Questions

Q1.
Match the terms with their correct descriptions.
Correct Answer:editing,the process of selecting and combining shots into sequences

the process of selecting and combining shots into sequences

Correct Answer:export,saving the final version of the animation in a specific format

saving the final version of the animation in a specific format

Correct Answer:frame,a single image in a sequence of images that make up an animation

a single image in a sequence of images that make up an animation

Q2.
You should watch the exported animation to ensure it plays correctly.
Correct answer: True
False
Q3.
Before exporting your animation, you should always check for and ensure the final product flows ...
edits, smoothly
Correct answer: mistakes, smoothly
mistakes, roughly
edits, roughly
Q4.
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.