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CPD • Giſted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses Where and When Thursday 21st October 2010 9:30am - 3:00pm South eLearning Centre Summerwood Lane Clifton Nottingham NG11 9DR Tel. 01159152971 Stop Motion Animation Wallace and Gromit, Morph and even Postman Pat! What do they have in common? All were filmed using the technique of stop-motion animation. On this one day course, you will learn basic animation skills, using a variety of methods. These will be simple ideas that you will want to try in the classroom. For: DIGITAL LITERACY, MEDIA, ART all levels How-to »

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CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses

Where and When

Thursday21st October 2010

9:30am - 3:00pm

South eLearning Centre

Summerwood LaneCliftonNottinghamNG11 9DR

Tel. 01159152971

Stop MotionAnimationWallace and Gromit, Morph and even Postman Pat! What do they have in common? All were filmed using the technique of stop-motion animation.On this one day course, you will learn basic animation skills, using a variety of methods. These will be simple ideas that you will want to try in the classroom.

For: DIGITAL

LITERACY,MEDIA,

ARTall levels

How-to»

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Stop Motion AnimationGetting started in stop motion animation

The basic tools needed are:• a camera (webcam, digital video

camera or some digital still cameras)

• a tripod (to keep the camera steady)

• software on a computer (some free ones are mentioned here)

• some character models• a good light source

The cameraThe camera you use depends on the software you choose. You might choose from the following:

• a simple webcam connected to your computer• adigitalvideo(DV)camera(andafirewirecable,toconnecttoyourpcor

mac)• a still digital camera

Most animation software uses a ‘live feed’ view from a webcam or through a firewirecablefromasuitableDVcamera.Itallowsyoutocontrolthecamerafrom the computer to take pictures (frames.) Some newer DV cameras do not havefirewireportsandarethereforeunsuitable.Still digital cameras will not give a ‘live view’ so will only work with certain animation software.

Free animation software

Mac software:FrameByFrame

web.mac.com/philipp.brendel/Software/FrameByFrame.html

Very easy to use software for use with webcams or connected DV cameras.

TripodIfyoudon’twantyouranimation to look shaky, your camera must stay completely still. Therefore, a tripod will be very useful. There are many full size tripods and mini tripods available. A bigger, heavier tripod will be harder to accidently nudge.

You could always use a pile of books!

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The cameraThe camera you use depends on the software you choose. You might choose from the following:

• a simple webcam connected to your computer• adigitalvideo(DV)camera(andafirewirecable,toconnecttoyourpcor

mac)• a still digital camera

Most animation software uses a ‘live feed’ view from a webcam or through a firewirecablefromasuitableDVcamera.Itallowsyoutocontrolthecamerafrom the computer to take pictures (frames.) Some newer DV cameras do not havefirewireportsandarethereforeunsuitable.Still digital cameras will not give a ‘live view’ so will only work with certain animation software.

Free animation software

Mac software:FrameByFrame

web.mac.com/philipp.brendel/Software/FrameByFrame.html

Very easy to use software for use with webcams or connected DV cameras.

PC software:MonkeyJam

www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam

Trickier to use, but can be used with normal digital cameras.

LightingOften overlooked, lighting is important to get right. A posable desk lamp keeps a consistent light level on your scene.

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CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses •

Stop Motion AnimationThis course is ideal for teachers who:• Would like to incorporate

animation into their students’ learning

• Are interested in digital literacy

Additional Information:• Lunch will be provided• All resources will be provided• Bring ideas for stories

eLearning Consultanttel. 0115 9152971e. [email protected]

The cost of this one day course is:

£40 per school staff member

This cost includes lunch, refreshments, any filmsproducedondisc and printed resources.

Please call or email to book.

Martin MacGillivrayCentre Mangertel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]

Course run by:Jamie TinneyD&T, Animation, Art & Design

NeLC contacts:

Marie-Line AntoineMedia, Languages, Video, Photographytel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]

Jan GrayPrimary, Video, Animationtel. 0115 915 2971e. [email protected]

David EllisMusic, Media, Animation, 3D modellingtel. 0115 915 9511e. [email protected]

Janet SimnerMaths, Textiles, Sciencetel. 0115 915 2971e. [email protected]

www.nelc.net