Claymation

Claymation
Keep figures light, especially heads and appendages so they don’t break off.

You can use Frames Software or iMovie

Materials:
Claytoon Clay Available at Michael’s or hobby lobby online: [|www.misterart.com] pipe cleaners Foil Styrofoam Digital camera Tripod Frames software or iMovie

Storyboard
brainstorm ideas, write simple script, fill in story board, teacher review and approval, list of props and materials

Create Backdrop
Big Books make good backgrounds, 3d or flat backdrops, Use a drawing/art program to create a background You could have students create props out of construction paper to place in scene

Character Creation

 * 1) Create skeleton or armature
 * 2) Cover armature in foil
 * 3) Put a thin layer of clay over armature
 * 4) Keep in mind proportions and size compared to the background

Could build on styrofoam to keep it light.

Take smallest quality pictures you can so they project doesn’t become too large. Move characters in small increments when taking pictures to create smoother motion. Keep camera on tripod and in one position to avoid too much movement. The idea is to move the character or objects, not the camera.

Creating Masterpieces
Import digital images to iMovie Add any effect text, audio, special effects, transitions

Esperiment with frames per second Save movie or export as Quicktime.