Advanced Art: Stop Motion Animation

What is Stop Motion Animation?

Stop motion animation (also called stop frame animation) is animation that is captured one frame at time, with physical objects that are moved between frames. When you play back the sequence of images rapidly, it creates the illusion of movement. If you understand how 2D drawn animation (early Disney) works, stop motion is similar, except using physical objects instead of drawings.
The basic process of animation involves taking a photograph of your objects or characters, moving them slightly, and taking another photograph. When you play back the images consecutively, the objects or characters appear to move on their own.

(http://www.dragonframe.com/introduction-stop-motion-animation/) 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Familiarize yourself with the text above.  Next, click on the link below and watch the stop-motion animation.  After watching the stop-motion return here to post your answers to the following questions. 

 

Coolest Stop-Motion Ever!

 

What impressed you most about the video?  Explain.

What kind of background was used in the video?  Explain.

How did the creator keep your attention?  Explain.

Did the animation flow smoothly or was it awkward?  How do you know?

What do you think was the most difficult part of this process?  Explain.

What seemed to be the most fun aspect and the most tedious?  Explain.

Do you feel that you learned anything about stop-motion from viewing this video?  Explain.

Any ideas come to mind for your very own stop-motion after watching this one?  Explain.