Storyboarding for Stop Motion
Learning Objective
Develop a story using a simple plot line to storyboard for a stop motion animation.
Lesson Flow
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How to Write a Script & Storyboard for Animation
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A good animation script should include details about the setting, characters, props, action, and dialogue.
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The storyboarder's job is to translate the scriptwriter's writing into a visual format, and a template can help with this process.
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When storyboarding, consider how to best portray each piece of information visually, thinking about camera movement, layered visuals, and audio descriptions.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write a short script (3-4 sentences) for a stop motion animation about a pencil that comes to life and draws a picture. Then, create a storyboard with at least three panels describing the shots needed to animate your script. Include a brief description of the camera movement for each panel.”
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