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UNIT VIII: Phenomenon, Change, Motion<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVE: To make explicit the connection artists and designers working in three-dimensional art feel with physical events and actual processes\u2014both natural and human-made\u2026<\/p>\n

PROJECT: The view outside my window shows clearly the colors of my country – Stop Motion Animation<\/p>\n

PROCESS:<\/p>\n

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  1. In groups of 3, brainstorm ideas for a stop animation movie. Materials are open, but the movie must be non figurative (no people or human \/ animal characters), and should use 3D design and color principles as its theme, but there should also be a deeper conceptual meaning to the piece.<\/li>\n
  2. Discuss shots and camera motions.<\/li>\n
  3. Storyboard your animation, there should be at least 5 distinct shots \/ scenes (Due: 11\/23)<\/li>\n
  4. Build a set(s) for your animation and make all of the necessary elements. You can use found materials in addition to fabricated components, but the found materials must be modified.<\/li>\n
  5. Write a press release paragraph about how your animation addresses the themes of this course for the critique.<\/li>\n
  6. Shoot at least 600 still digital photos for your animation (1min @ 10fps). Make sure to stabilize the camera with a tripod or similar device and use adequate lighting.<\/li>\n
  7. Use Photoshop to clean up any distortions in color and lighting.<\/li>\n
  8. Assemble the image sequence in FrameByFrame, free software for Mac http:\/\/web.mac.com\/philipp.brendel\/Software\/FrameByFrame.html<\/a> (Edit > Import Images. It helps to shoot your shots in sequence and separate shots into folders.)<\/li>\n
  9. Export your animation as a QuickTime movie and bring it to class on a CD, DVD, or jump drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    READING: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Launching the Imagination<\/em> Chapters 13, 14<\/p>\n

    VOCABULARY: phenomenon, event, actual vs. simulated, natural, human-made, process, time, real-time, duration, beat, cut, chronology, dissolve, duration, editing, frame, fade, flashback, rhythm, scene, sequence, setting, pace, plot, montage, shot, tempo, story, wipe, take, series, causality<\/p>\n

    REFERENCES: Claymation, Sinbad, <\/em>Aardman, Judder Man, The Fantastic Mister Fox<\/em><\/p>\n

    MATERIALS: Mixed Media, Cameras, Tripods<\/p>\n