Storyboarding for Stop Motion
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Objective
Develop a story using a simple plot line to storyboard for a stop motion animation.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
12 questions
What are the two main pre-production steps discussed in the video for creating a stop motion animation?
List five key elements that a good script for stop motion animation should cover, according to the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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