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How to Make a Hand Drawn Animation on a Chromebook, Part 1

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Getting Started With Stopmotion Animation Using Free Chromebook App

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How to Make a Hand Drawn Animation on a Chromebook, Part 2

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Learning to Draw Digitally for Beginners

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DIGITAL ART TUTORIAL - How to paint a donut — Steemit

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Donuts are great! They are delicious and always so colorful! Like this donut with sprinkels. In this digital art tutorial I'll be showing you how to paint a donut with sprinkles using digital painting software and (preferably) a drawing tablet.
STEP 1 - Make a sketch

The first step is of course to make a sketch! I used a photo from Adobe Stock for reference.

STEP 2 -Base colors

The next step is to lay down the base colors of the donut, I used a slightly dark color to do this. I like working from dark to light.

STEP 3 - Shadow, light and blending

Add some shadow and light areas and blend the colors using a soft round brush.

STEP 4 - Sprinkles and details

I used a hard round brush with opacity set to 100% to add the sprinkles. I painted them on a separate layer and used the layer style menu to add some quick light and shadow. After adding this basic shadow and highlight, I painted over it by hand, giving more details and variations.

Wanna paint a donut too?! Be sure to show me your final result and tag me in your post.
Here is a little recap of the steps taken

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DIGITAL ART TUTORIAL - How to paint a donut - Steemit

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Donuts are great! They are delicious and always so colorful! Like this donut with sprinkels. In this digital art tutorial I'll be showing you how to paint a donut with sprinkles using digital painting software and (preferably) a drawing tablet. The first step is of course to make a sketch!

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Sketchpad: Free online drawing application for all ages. Create digital artwork to share online and export to popular image formats JPEG, PNG, SVG, and PDF.

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Photo Editor : Pixlr X - free image editing online

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The invention of digital photography changed the way we teach photography, and the addition of photo editing software continues to evolve the medium. The ability to edit and craft images seamlessly taps into the desire students have to shape and manage their visual identity. In short, they all want to play with Photoshop.

Here are 2 digital photo projects your students will love.

Mixing Photography and Cubism

Being able to see beyond the edge of the viewfinder and incorporating multiple perspectives in one image is easy to do with digital photography. Artists like David Hockney created portraits of spaces and people that represented more than the fraction of an instant an image normally shows. As such, the resulting images transcended and warped both space and time.

If you'd like your students to create similar images, simply follow the steps below.

1. Choose a space.

Have your students choose a space or subject they want to photograph. The larger the area, the more interesting it becomes.

2. Photograph the space.

If the student is looking to create a cleaner look with their photograph, they can use a tripod and very deliberately map out the entire space with photographs, slowly rotating the camera and having it pan horizontally and then vertically across the space. However, if they're looking to create a more haphazard look, taking multiple shots around the space and alternating the zoom and the angle will get them there.

Are you intrigued by this process but need a refresher on digital photo or Photoshop? We have you covered! Check out the two PRO Learning Packs below to make sure this lesson is a success!

3. Reflect on the process.

As students photograph, have them consider adjusting perspective and focus on different aspects of the scene. Ask questions like:

How does changing the zoom on an object give it importance?

Does photographing an object from different angles provide added meaning?

How does shifting the time of day and light of the scene alter the image?

4. Load images into Photoshop.

Load all the images into Adobe Photoshop and create separate layers for each image. If your initial photos are large, the file can become unwieldy and slow down your computer. Consider resizing the photos as you work.

To resize images, once you've opened an image, go to Image -> Image Size, and alter the size and the resolution of the file. You can decrease the height and width to decrease file size. Be careful when adjusting the resolution, though. Anything below 150-200 dpi will begin to appear pixelated when printed. You'll also want to maintain consistency between each image, so try to keep file sizes at the same resolution, height, and width.

5. Compose the piece.

Using the "Move" tool, move the images around to the desired location. You can also lay a grid over the image to get photos to line up more cleanly.

Images can also be manipulated in a more analog fashion, but working in Photoshop allows students to practice specific skills. Be patient with the process. It takes time to learn a program like Photoshop, and there are lots of additional online tutorials to answer questions about tools and functions.

Photo Recreation

Another project I love involves recreating iconic images and having students add themselves to the work. This Photo Recreation project incorporates a bit of art history and lots of student personality into a single project.

1. Find an image; do some research.

Start by having students research artworks and provide some context and meaning to the piece. Bonus points if they're able to find derivations of the work and the ways the artist has imbued new meaning or nuance to the appropriated work.

2. Write and sketch.

Have your students write about and sketch how they would incorporate themselves into the work. Having a solid plan is key.

3. Photograph!

From there it's a fairly straightforward process. First, have students take photographs of themselves in a specific pose or angle that allows them to fit into the image.

4. Upload to Photoshop.

When students have loaded their photos into Photoshop, have them cut and paste themselves into the original work. (You can see how one student incorporated their hair in to the image on the right.) Students will learn how to work with the selection tools in Photoshop to cut and paste their images. They'll also see the importance of resizing the images to match the resolution and image size of their original image.

5. Reflect and display.

Have students answer questions around their rationale for choosing the specific work and the ways their additions have enhanced or changed the meaning of the original piece. Print out both the original and the new version and display them together along with the artist statements.

Both of these projects allow students to work with some basic Photoshop tools while incorporating more conceptual ideas and research. It's a great combination of student voice and technical prowess on a single project.
What are some of your favorite introductory digital photo projects? How do you use software like Photoshop in digital photo classes?

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2 Digital Photo Projects Your Students Will Love - The Art of Ed

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The invention of digital photography changed the way we teach photography, and the addition of photo editing software continues to evolve the medium. The ability to edit and craft images seamlessly taps into the desire students have to shape and manage their visual identity. In short, they all want to play with Photoshop.

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At some point in our art teaching careers we've encountered lessons that have been total disasters and others that are hits. This year I have been piloting a new Digital Art and Design class for 8th graders. I'll be the first to admit there were a lot of flops at the beginning, but I'm starting to get in the groove. I recently experienced a lesson that totally knocked it out of the park- in fact, it went way beyond. I had intended for the project to be fun and light-hearted, but it blossomed into something motivational and inspiring. Yet, the idea was sparked from something quite trivial-an emoji.

Let me introduce to you the most motivating graphic design project of all time: Create Your Own Emoji!
If you'd like to try this project in your classroom, just follow the 5 easy steps below.
1. Provide Inspiration

Before you even say the word "emoji," take a look at the artwork of contemporary Chinese artist Yue Minjun. His artworks are characterized by the Cynical Realism movement, a contemporary Chinese art movement that includes humor, satire, and irony. Share Minjun's work with your students and ask them how they would describe it. Chances are they'll look right past the ironic and satirical meaning and look straight to those giant cartoon, emoji-like images. Once you say emoji, your students will be hooked!

2. Lay the Foundation

Before your students begin creating they must determine a subject to turn into an emoji. Have students pick 3 different subjects: themselves, a celebrity, and a teacher. A diverse selection will challenge students to think creatively!

Next, decide on a digital editing platform to create your emojis. In my classroom, we used Photoshop. If you do not have access to Photoshop try out a free, online editing program like Pixlr or Sumo Paint.
To effectively complete this project, students should have a basic understanding of the following 4 tools:

the lasso tool

the magic wand/quick selection tool

the paintbrush tool

the mixer brush tool

Most of your students will probably want to use the emojis created by Apple. Take this opportunity to discuss Copyright and Fair Use. Ensure your students have an understanding of derivative work and parody.

3. Create the Emojis
After students choose a subject, it's time to create. Here's what to do.

A) Make sure that the canvas area you are working with is small.
I found 6" x6" worked well. This limits the features students are able to include, making the emoji more successful when it is shrunk down to size. Students might need to do a little research to determine the characteristics of their subject. As a student described it, a little "awkward creeping" will help determine said features.

B) Once the features are determined, have students start with an emoji base. This may be an emoji that already looks similar to the chosen subject or an emoji that characterizes a particular expression. To do this, students will need to do a simple web search. This base will be put on the blank canvas enabling edits.

C) After the emoji base is decided, encourage students to work in multiple ways to create their emojis. This will include finding images from the web and incorporating digital drawing. The brush tool is perfect for this. When I created my emoji, I started with an emoji base. I used an image of a tie dye pattern to create the shirt, used the lasso tool to edit the hair, and used the paint and mixer brush tool to add a braid. Because many features will be edited and added, emphasize the importance of working in layers. This allows students to easily resolve errors!

4. Add a Cross-Curricular Component

Since students are so motivated about this project anyway, it's a great time to throw in a cross-curricular component. Writing is a natural choice. I had each student compose a message to the teacher they chose to depict. These sweet messages also included some of the challenges and triumphs students experienced through the project. Another way to incorporate writing would be to have students write a fictional story incorporating all three of their emojis. The possibilities are endless!

5. Use the Emojis

One of the most motivating parts of this project is knowing the emojis can actually be put to use! The " Imoji " app can be downloaded to a smartphone and allows for the use of the emoji as a small image. Take some time to show your students how this app works. It's very simple to use and most of your students will figure it out before you even finishing explaining. In fact, before I was done explaining most of my students had already sent a text message to their parents to show them what they had created!

The connection to pop culture will continue to motivate and inspire your students to create. At the same time, students will be learning about digital design and incorporating cross-curricular components. Try this project in your classroom. It's sure to be a home run that will engage your students and go far beyond the classroom!
How do you incorporate pop culture into your art lessons? What graphic design projects are home runs in your classroom?

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At some point in our art teaching careers we've encountered lessons that have been total disasters and others that are hits. This year I have been piloting a new Digital Art and Design class for 8th graders. I'll be the first to admit there were a lot of flops at the beginning, but I'm starting ...

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Do you remember the first flip book you made out of a pad of Post-it notes? We've all done it, and you've probably seen your students do it, too. Why not tap into that interest?

Our students spend their days immersed in animation via social media, television, apps, movies, and video games. Because of this, when you teach them how to animate, it blows their minds. They're amazed at what they can create with such a simple process!

If you're looking to explore animation with your students, try bringing everyday objects to life!

In this project, students will record a video clip of an everyday object, then add drawn elements on top in each frame. In this way, they'll use the idea behind stop-motion animation to make their objects "come to life." Note: it's important for your students to have a good working knowledge of Photoshop before beginning this project. They'll be asked to use layers as well as the brush tool. Check out a finished student example below!

Follow these 4 easy steps to get started.

1. Get Inspired

If you don't follow Sean Charmatz on Instagram, you should start. He is the true master of bringing everyday objects to life. Before you begin this project, inspire your students by watching a few of his "Secret World of Stuff" videos. You'll find your students laughing along with the videos while developing great ideas for their projects.

2. Record Video Footage

Before students can start bringing their objects to life, they must record a video clip of an everyday object. Using a classroom set of iPads or tablets will do the trick. Allow your students to explore your art room looking for things they never seem to notice. Challenge your students to develop a creative story for an otherwise mundane object like a tape dispenser or stapler.

This type of silly prompt is perfect for middle schoolers. If you're looking for even more strategies to engage your kids, check out the Pro Learning Pack, " Strategies for Managing Middle Schoolers!"

Once students have chosen their object, they will need to film it doing something. Encourage your students to work together. One student can record while the other manipulates the object. For example, students might film a paint bottle getting squeezed, a paintbrush painting, or a sponge wiping a table. Video footage should not be very long. A 5-10 second clip is ideal. Once the video clip is recorded, have your students export the file to a computer to get ready for editing.

3. Add Animated Drawn Elements in Photoshop

Once the file is exported to the computer, students can begin adding their animated, drawn elements using the following steps.

Step 1
To begin, open the video file directly in Photoshop. The video will open as a video layer with an icon that looks like a small filmstrip on the bottom left corner. Make sure your students do not rasterize the layer, so it remains a video file.

Step 2
To edit in animation mode, you must open up the Motion workspace. To do this, go to the toolbar and click the "Window" drop-down feature. From here select "Workspace" and click "Motion."

After the Motion workspace is selected, a timeline window will open below the main workspace. See the image below to make sure you have opened the animation timeline correctly.

Step 3
Before students begin editing, go to the options panel in the top right corner of the Animation timeline window. From here, have your students select "enable onion mode." This will allow students to see the drawings they made on the previous frame. From here, your students will be able to edit the video file.

Step 4
To begin editing, create a new layer. Because it is not a video layer, the layer will show up as purple in the animation timeline, whereas any video layers will be blue. Make sure the purple layers are above the blue so no parts of the drawing are hidden.

Start drawing on the new layer directly above the segment of the video. When you are ready to move onto the next frame of the video, click the "next frame" button located by the "plan" button. From here, students can use the brush tool to continue drawing over the next frame of the animation. For a quicker result, encourage your students to simply duplicate the previous layer and make slight edits on the next frame, just like they would in a stop-motion animation. Students will repeat these steps to finish their video animation.

4. Export and Enjoy

Finally, students will need to export their video file. To do this go to File>Export>Render Video. From here, select "render" and a progress bar will appear. Depending on the file size, this can take a bit of time. Following these saving steps are very important so students have a moving video file! For an added bonus, encourage your students to add sound. They can do this through the Photoshop feature or by uploading their file into iMovie.

Teaching your students to animate is a wonderful way for students to think methodically and critically. You will be shocked with the creative ideas your students develop. To see more examples of how this project can work in your classroom, check out these student examples!
Do you teach animation in your classroom? What method do you use? Have you ever animated in Photoshop? What tips can you add?

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Do you remember the first flip book you made out of a pad of Post-it notes? We've all done it, and you've probably seen your students do it, too. Why not tap into that interest? Our students spend their days immersed in animation via social media, television, apps, movies, and video games.

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Easy Stop Motion Animation for Beginners - TinkerLab

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If you want to introduce your child to stop motion animation, this post is written for you. I'll show you how to do this with an iPad or similar device, and you'll be making your first movie in minutes.

While my girls have been in a little bit of camp this summer, it's mainly been Camp Mom for our family: local adventures, crafts, and lots and lots of unstructured play. We're lucky to have some great neighbors with kids, and our girls have been lost in imaginative play that expands beyond the reach of anything I could possibly fabricate for them.

However, we've had a few mornings filled with creative projects and this stop motion animation project is a winner.

If you're looking for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project, this is for YOU!

Stop Motion Animation, explained

For the uninitiated, stop motion animation is a film making technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own. Think Gumby or Wallace and Gromit.

To make it work, you place an object in front of a camera and snap a photo. You then move the object a tiny bit and snap another photo. Repeat this process twenty to ten thousand times, play back the sequence in rapid progression, and the object appears to move fluidly across the screen.

While my older daughter, age six, really flew with this project, her little sister who's just two months shy of four also got in on the stop motion animation action. I'll share their finished projects in just a moment. But first, let me show you just how simple this set up can be. Take this as a starting point and feel free to add your own flourishes.

Supplies for Stop Motion Animation
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1. Set up a backdrop. This could be a wall or pice of foam core.

2. Gather toys to include in your animation.

3. Set up your touch pad or smart phone on a stand or tripod, across from the foam core.

4. Start the Stop Motion Animation App and make your movie!

The Stop Motion Animation Set Up

As you can see, there's nothing too fancy about the set up. While you could certainly add some elaborate lighting, we set this up by a window to keep it simple. I added the trash can behind the piece of foam core to keep it from falling over during filming. I know, super glamorous, right? Any heavy object should do the trick.

The kids had fun sorting through what we call the Character Basket for their just-right objects. My six-year old was up first, and my little one took it as an opportunity to play with cars and mini sheep while she waited her turn.

Using the stop motion app was really easy and intuitive. I did a demo run to show the kids how it worked, and then my six-year old took over and worked on her video for a solid half hour. When she was done, her little sister took over. I was surprised at how easy it was for her too.

Easy Stop Motion Ideas

My kids jumped in on this with tons of enthusiasm. Here are a few easy stop motion ideas that you can show to your children.

From three-year old R...

From six-year old N...

Benefits of Stop Motion Animation

Offers children ownership and autonomy in the film making process

Teaches children how stop motion animation works

Debunks the mechanics of how movie-making happens

The creative constraint of the medium encourages problem solving

It's a simple, hands-on technology that young children can achieve

Encourages children to project and plan out where a story is heading

Fosters iteration and experimentation through trying and testing

Supports storytelling

So, are you ready to give it a try?

More Stop Motion Resources

You can't really beat the classic stop motion animation of Gumby! Gumby on the Moon, YouTube. This would be an inspiring thing to show a child as an intro to stop motion animation.

Best Stop Motion Videos from Short of the Week. Lots of good inspiration here.

How to make things fly in Stop Motion Animation, using PhotoShop: YouTube. This is for the super-advanced students, and worth checking out if you're curious about how these things work.

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Easy Stop Motion Animation for Beginners | TinkerLab

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If you want to introduce your child to stop motion animation, this post is written for you. I'll show you how to do this with an iPad or similar device, and you'll be making your first movie in minutes.

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Art of Apex High School: Personality Portraits

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Art of Apex High School: Personality Portraits

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Roy Lichtenstein Art Project for iPad and Computer 

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Roy Lichtenstein Art Project for iPad and Computer 