Creating Stop Motion Animation
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Objective
I can create a short stop motion animation using principles of animation.
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Warm-up video
Michael Parks · 5:03
We don't generate video — this one is by Michael Parks on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
According to Disney's twelve principles of animation, timing is a key principle because action won’t make sense without it.
- 2
When animating a car driving across the frame at 12 frames per second for 1.5 seconds, it will take 18 frames, and to make the movement smooth, use precise measurements for each frame.
- 3
To make impacts feel powerful, the frame before the impact should have the vehicles moving the greatest distance, and to make movement feel more natural, offset the timing of a move.
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Practice
10 questions
What is the key principle of animation discussed in the video?
Explain the relationship between frame rate and the smoothness of animation.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how timing and spacing affect the smoothness and impact of a stop motion animation. Provide an example of how you would adjust these principles to create a car crash animation versus a gentle hand movement.”
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