Stop Motion Animation

This hands-on art + stop motion animation camp enables a group of up to 12 students to have an immersive experience creating fully realized animated films while being charged with learning how to use professional-grade filmmaking software and equipment. Working in small, collaborative production groups, we will follow the animated filmmaking process from concept and design to building sets and characters and finally stop motion animation production. Using professional grade stop motion software "DragonFrame Stop Motion", campers will bring their visions to life and even get a chance to get in front of the camera themselves during "pixilation" exercises (the animation of a living subject).

Week One: Stop Motion Monster Movie

Create a Monster and bring it to life! Join us for a week-long art + filmmaking camp that explores the beloved filmmaking method: Stop Motion Animation. Students will work in small production groups to design their very own creatures complete with invented worlds and narratives. They will learn to use professional grade software "DragonFrame" and use dslr cameras and mac laptops to bring their visions to life. Next, they will record sound effects during a Foley workshop and do voice overs for their films. Finally, the filmmakers will get in front of the lens themselves during a "pixilation" exercise (the animation of living subjects). On the last day of camp we will invite families to visit our classroom to view the artwork and see a world premier of the finished collaborative film. The film will be posted on our Vimeo page and shared via password protected link.