LESSON 6 Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
Creating a Set
Introduction • Describe how to effectively illuminate your set; This teaching guide will offer several ideas to help you • Create a 2D or 3D set or background for your make an appropriate set or background for your animated group project; video and introduce you to the variety of materials often used in this creative process. You will also select and cri- • Analyze and make use of visual, spatial and tem- tique a scene from an animated film using the elements poral concepts when creating images; and principles of design, with the expectation that you will then effectively integrate these elements and principles • Critique a scene from an animated film using the into your production. elements and principles of design;
• Manipulate and organize design elements and prin- ciples to achieve planned compositions;
Student Learning Outcomes • Develop independent thinking while interpreting Upon completion of this guide you will be able to: and making judgements about subject matter.
• Describe the difference between oil and water-based clay, and explain its appropriate use for prop develop- ment;
• Use a creative process to make your set or background using a variety of materials;
1 nfb.ca/stopmo nfb.ca/stopmo Questions: How toMakeAwesomeGreenScreen(7min59s) Watch thefollowingvideoandanswerquestionsbelow: What IsaGreenScreen? Optional GroupLearningActivity: items fromhomeifyoulike.Useyourimagination! your setlooksmorecreativeorrealistic.Youcanbringin You canmakeanduseavarietyofpropstoensurethat in theclassroom: Here isalistofmaterialsyoucouldusetobuildyoursets ground imagesintothisspaceafteravideohasbeenshot. background. Thisenablestheinsertionofvariousback- chroma keyeffectusingablueorgreenscreenastheir Note: Professionalanimatedvideosoftendrawonthe furniture, trees,props,etc. with a ground plane, backdrop and other items such as tion, oryoucouldbuildathree-dimensionalset,complete large pieceofpaper,whichcanbesetupbehindyourac- ways. Youcouldpaintordrawasimplebackdrop on a to extremelycomplexandcanbecreatedinanumberof Your setorbackgroundcanrangefrombeingquitesimple Creating a2D 3D or Set Background or Introduction t • • • • • • • • • green colours? Why doweusuallyusethe abovetrueblueand key? Howdotheywork? What isablueorgreenscreen? Whatischroma Scissors Markers orcrayons Masking tape Plasticine Construction paper Paint Cardboard orillustrationboard youtube.com/watch?v=w6brdwY-dvU ] Stop-Motion AnimationWorkshop o Anima tion 2 simple. require morelightsandlarger sets,butit’sbesttokeepit There are also more advanced lighting techniques, which basic lightingtypeswhichinclude: set. Youcanthinkaboutlighting in termsofthefollowing Here aresomebasicideasonhowtolightyouranimation ever, lightingisakeyfactortoexperimentwith. animation, andmusiccanhelpachievethisaswell. How- Mood is very much about your story, even in stop-motion Basic Lighting Techniques mation setsandcreateprops,watchthefollowingvideo: learn more about how to build 2D and 3D stop-motion ani- For morecreativetipspertainingtoclaycharactersand CreativeThe Process 2 • • • • • • • All-round lighting Full-frontal lighting Top-heavy lighting Side lighting other thaninmovies? Where areblueorgreenscreensmostoftenfound, screen? Why? How farawayshouldthesubjectbefrom filming withablueorgreenscreen? What isthemostimportantfacttorememberwhen (3 min30s) Art MaterialsandCreatingSets The CreativeProcess– Creative Tips,Clip3: found at
LESSON6 Movement Emphasis Contrast Balance Rhythm Pattern Unity nfb.ca/stopmo Stop-Motion Animation Workshop LESSON 6 Animation Scene Selections ANNEX 01
1. Madame Tutli-Putli by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (2007) Type: Armature
2. Black Soul by Martine Chartrand (2000) Type: Painting on Glass
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3. The ErlKing by Ben Zelkcowicz (2002) Type: Sand on Glass
4. Mindscape by Jacques Drouin (1975) Type: Pinscreen
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5. The Necktie by Jean-François Lévesque (2008) Type: Armature and Cut-Outs
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6. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Evelyn Lambart (1980) Type: Paper Cut-Out
7. Charles and Francis by Co Hoedeman (1987) Type: Paper Cut-Out
8. Moon Man by Paul Morstad (2004) Type: Digital
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9. Sleeping Betty by Claude Cloutier (2007) Type: RECENT Cartoon Animation
10. The Big Swing (Hothouse 7) by Paula Gillgannon (2011) TYPE: SILICONE CAST PUPPETS WITH WIRE ARMATURES
11. The Squirrel Next Door (Hothouse 4) by Carla Coma (2007) TYPE: TAXIDERMIC ANIMAL PUPPETS WITH WIRE ARMATURES
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Elements of Design Principles of Design
1. Line 1. Movement Are lines used in this scene? If so, where are they used? Is movement portrayed in this scene? If so, how is the What kinds of lines are visible? Do the lines evoke emo- movement directed through the scene—through lines, tion? Are they rhythmic? Do they contrast? If so, how? Are edges, shapes and/or colours? Does it direct your eyes to lines being used for emphasis? Are there contour lines? a focal point?
2. Shape/Form 2. Emphasis What types of shapes do you see? Are these shapes natu- What is being emphasized, or is drawing your attention, in ral or are they geometric? Are the shapes two- or three- this scene? What is the most important element? Is there dimensional? Do the shapes differ from the foreground and one focal point, or more? How is the emphasis being cre- background? Are the shapes being used to indicate move- ated? ment? Do they create a pattern?
3. Balance 3. Texture What type of balance is being portrayed in this scene—sym- What textures do you see in the scene? How is each tex- metrical, asymmetrical or radial? How is it being achieved? ture created? Does the texture evoke emotion? Does it look real? 4. Pattern Is there evidence of patterns or repetitions in this scene? 4. Value If so, where do they occur? Do they make the scene more Is there contrast between light and dark in the scene? If so, interesting? is the contrast high or low? Is the scene high key, low key or mixed? Is value used to add volume to a shape or cre- ate the illusion of space? Does the value evoke a feeling or 5. Contrast mood? If so, how? Is there contrast evident in this scene? Is there a difference in values, colours, textures, shapes, and other elements? Does the contrast add to the sense of visual excitement 5. Color created by the work? What colours are used in the scene? Why are these colours used? Do they have a purpose? Do they express emotions or affect mood? Are there value and intensity changes in 6. Rhythm the colours? Is rhythm evident in this scene? Is there a repetition in vi- sual movement through colours, shapes or lines? 6. Space Does the space indicate depth? If so, how is the illusion of 7. Unity (most important) depth conveyed—through size, overlapping, detail, colour, Is there unity in this work? Are the various elements of the value or perspective? work tied together? Do the elements on the page fit or be- long together?
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Sources The Elements and Principles of Visual Design http://nwrain.net/~tersiisky/design/design.html]
Classic Graphic Design Theory http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/designtheory.htm]
Graphic Design – Elements & Principles of Visual Design http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/principles/index.php]
Art 7-9 Teaching Guide (Intermediate Teaching Guide) - Appendix B: Elements and Principles of Design http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/curriculum/guides/art/art79/Append_b.pdf]
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