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Use this timeline as a guide to progress through your stopmotion animation task.
If you are having trouble viewing each post click the 3 dots and select 'Expand Post' to see the entire post.

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If you have any questions whilst working on your project add them to the timeline, using 'QUESTION' as the heading and I will do my best to answer these quickly.
To add something to the timeline click the '+' on the timeline.

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Stop Motion Animation is a technique used to make physical objects appear to move on their own. This is achieved through manipulation of the physical object/s and a series of photographs.
Start thinking about objects you could use to create meaning within a stop motion animation.

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Individual still photos to create movements

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Individual still photos to create movements

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Stop motion animation is similar to a flip book, where individual stills are shown in quick succession to give the appearance of movement.
Consider what meaning you could create using movement.
list at least 5 objects which are usually still which could be interesting to see moving.

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Watch the above video for an example of a stop motion animation using everyday objects.
Do some further investigation on examples of stop motion animation and consider the meaning present in each animation and how is that meaning created?
(Long, 2013)

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The Poetics of Home 

What is a home? What is in a home? What does home mean to you?
Pick a word relating to home and bring it to life with stop motion animation. Props, cutouts and art supplies will be provided. BRIC Teaching Artist Amanda Long will guide you through the process using the software istopmotion3.

October 4th, 5th and 12th 2013
2pm - 4pm
Ages: All ages (5+)
Location: Swing Space / BRIC House Lobby

Stop-motion animation station equipment: 
•	Laptops (2)
•	camcorder or web cam  (2)
•	small tripods (2)
•	clamp light or flashlight
•	table
•	cable for projection of the movies (30’)
•	Projector
•	iStopMotion 3

Materials (examples):
•	game pieces
•	legos
•	toys
•	fake flowers
•	dolls
•	doll house furniture
•	drawing supplies / paper
•	pens
•	markers 
•	scissors 
•	tape 
•	magazine cut outs
•	paper fasteners
•	subway maps
•	BRIC Merch / Stickers / etc
•	pipe cleaners
•	cotton balls
•	googly eyes
•	popsicle sticks
•	beads
•	wire
•	clay (Crayola Modelling Clay)
•	paint 
•	your own body

Activity
Introduce stop motion animation techniques and tools using iStopMotion 3 .  Allow guests to play and experiment.  Provide guidance and assistance in creating stop-motion animations which are roughly 2-10 seconds long. This requires about 24-150 frames. Use any sort of objects as the subjects of animation including one’s own body.  Some possibilities:  transformations - materials in motion - regular, irregular, acceleration, deceleration; creating scenes from a home (outside/inside); create characters with magazine cutouts, bits of paper and other media; organize piles of beans, beads, candy, fake gems, coins; use clay or plasticine; use jointed action figures or other flexible dolls.  Words and language will also be integrated (* Mobile Poetic Response Unit Project). Materials will be provided.

Box Office Wall / Projection:
Live feed update of a scene or finished animations on a loop 

Inspiration
PES http://www.eatpes.com/fresh_guacamole.html
Human skateboarder video - http://www.eatpes.com/human_skateboard.html
Coinstar - http://www.eatpes.com/coinstar.html
Kaboom - http://www.eatpes.com/kaboom.html
The making of Kaboom - http://www.eatpes.com/makingofkaboom.html

William Kentridge - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1oK5LMJ3zY

Stop motion animation paintings: Oskar Fischinger

Blu - Muto wall painting -  https://vimeo.com/993998#

Brickfilms (LEGO movies)
http://www.brickfilms.com/

StopMotion Shorts
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/three-great-stop-motion-shorts-not-to-be-missed/
http://www.shortoftheweek.com/category/style/stop-motion/

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If you are interested in exploring more stop motion animation examples there is a large collection to explore.
(Stop Motion Studio, 2020)

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Please comment on this post listing the 5 objects you have considered and why they may be interesting to animate.

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Watch the above video and take note of the process of making a stop motion animation.
Consider how you might begin to make your stop motion animation and what objects you might use to embed meaning within your animation.
(Vena,2014)

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What Is Stop Motion Animation? | Stop Motion

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Art works can communicate conceptual meaning to it's audience. This meaning can be quite simple or extremely complex.
Art is a means for the exploration of imagination to express opinions, emotions and ideas about life and the world.

Think about one aspect of life, the world or an emotion and write this down. Brainstorm ways in which you might explore this idea in your animation.

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Please comment on this post with the idea you wish to explore in your animation, list one strategy you may use to explore this idea.

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It is now time to select your objects you wish to animate. it is important that you have everything ready to go when you start to make your animation.
Consider why you have chosen each object in your animation and what meaning making these items move might add to your animation.

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Use the above link on your device to download the Stop Motion Studio App which we will be using to create our animations.
(Cateater, 2020)

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Let's Make a Movie.

Want to create movies like Wallace and Gromit or those groovy Lego shorts on YouTube? With its user-friendly interface and powerful editing tools, you can bring your imagination to life and share your creations with the world. Perfect for both beginners and professionals, the Stop Motion Studio app is the ultimate tool for creating captivating animations. Download it now and start animating today!

Stop Motion Studio it's simple to use, it's deceptively powerful, and it's tremendous fun. Available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS as well as Android, Windows, Chromebook, and Amazon Fire devices.

Use your digital camera.

Take your stop-motion animation to the next level with Stop Motion Studio and your full-size Canon or Nikon DSLR camera! Create professional-quality stop-motion animation with the app's advanced camera controls. Easily control objects and movements using Live View. Control shutter speed, ISO and aperture directly from the app. Take advantage of the quality of a full-size camera.

Magically get rid of unwanted objects in your movie.

Stop Motion Studio's masking tool is a powerful feature that can help you remove unwanted objects from your animations with ease. Whether it's a string used to hang objects during capture or other distracting elements.

Turn good looking pictures into spectacular.

Transform your stop motion animations with the powerful image editor in Stop Motion Studio. Easily adjust the composition, fine-tune color levels, and apply stunning filter effects to bring your animation to life. With non-destructive editing, you can experiment with different styles and refine every detail until your animation is just right.

Made with Stop Motion Studio.

From quirky comedies to epic adventures, the possibilities are endless. Join the ranks of talented filmmakers who have created award-winning movies using Stop Motion Studio.

Stop Motion Studio in the Classroom

Stop Motion Studio is an excellent tool that can enhance the learning experience in any classroom! As a powerful and user-friendly app, Stop Motion Studio allows students to bring their creative ideas to life, while providing endless opportunities for project-based learning and collaboration. Stop Motion Studio is a great classroom tool. It's used by thousands of schools around the world.

Check out the buzz.

Stop Motion Studio has received widespread recognition and has been honored with numerous awards. It was featured as 'App of the Week', on Apples Keynote, and on Apple TV Ads. Stop Motion Studio has been seen on various TV shows around the world and has earned a reputation as the go-to app whether you are a beginner or a professional stop motion animator.

Stop-motion animation is a great way to bring toys and other objects to life - and learn the basics of filmmaking.
The New York Times

Stop Motion Studio makes it easy to create your own stop-motion movies.
The Washington Post

All you need is an iPhone or iPad, a tripod, the right software, and a bit of creativity.
PCMag

Stop Motion Studio Brings Out the LEGO Moviemaking Geek in All of Us.
Technewsworld

On all your devices.

Create and edit stop-motion projects seamlessly across all your devices. Whether you're using iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook, or Amazon Fire HD, you can easily start a project on one device and finish it on another.

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Stop Motion Studio is a unique app to create stop-motion animations. Powerful, easy to use, and lots of fun. Available on iOS, Android, Windows & Mac.

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It is important that your camera stays in the same position whilst making your animation.
Use your ingenuity to create a holder or mount for your device to ensure it is still for when you are taking your photos.

Think about the composition of your animation and the angle from which your animation will be shown, will it be front-on or overhead?
The above link has some handy tips on DIY phone stands.
(Young, 2017)

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Do you still think that making a DIY iPhone tripod is way too complicated? Follow these five easy and fast ways of making homemade iPhone stands and tripods in 30 seconds. It's easier than you think. If you need a tripod for iPhone but don't want to waste money, this is your chance to get one for free.

How to Make a DIY iPhone Tripod in 30 Seconds

Today I'm going to show you how to make a very simple mobile phone tripod mount that will cost you next to nothing. The iPhone has a great camera and a great feature that allows you to shoot time-lapses. The only problem is that to take great time-lapse footage with your iPhone, you'll need to attach it to a tripod. The iPhone itself is not designed to be mounted on the tripod the way a regular camera is. So, to fix this problem, we're going to make a simple DIY iPhone tripod.

1. Cup iPhone Tripod
Tools and materials needed:
There are 3 plastic cup options you can try out. I will walk you through all of them.

You can take a regular paper or disposable plastic cup for coffee or tea. It must be rather hard and durable. You can use other materials, for example, yogurt or ice cream packaging or anything suitable you can find in your home.

To position your phone at a slight angle, choose the one to the left, to position your phone straight- choose the one to the right. Or you can take two cups to have both options at your disposal.

Make sure to make them symmetrical.

That's it! Enjoy your new tripod.

2. Cup iPhone Tripod

Now let's look at how you can position your phone straight. This is the simplest way of making the best tripod, even in the cafe after a cup of coffee.

Make sure not to make the cuts really low.

If you need to add some extra stability, simply place some weights on the bottom of the cup, for example, small pebbles, candies, sand, or anything you can find.

3. Cup iPhone Tripod

There's one more way to position your phone straight up.

Make sure that the cuts are perfectly symmetrical. Otherwise, your phone will tilt to the side.

Now you have a perfectly functional DIY iPhone tripod! This incredibly fast and very inexpensive option is perfect for anybody. This is the easiest and most accessible option among other homemade iPhone stands ideas.

Read more if you want to buy a professional iPhone tripod. Choose one of the following budget tripods for taking high-quality photos and videos with your smartphone.

4. Binder Clip iPhone Stand
Tools and materials needed:

Everyone has binder clips and rubber bands laying around the house, so it's super convenient.

This will be the base of your table top tripod.

Keep in mind that this will help to position your phone only vertically.

We're almost done!

This will keep your phone in one position and make sure it won't slip.

Thus, you get a very comfortable and steady makeshift iPhone tripod. I love this method because it can literally be done in 10 seconds!

5. Plastic Card Stand
Tools and materials needed:

For this DIY iPhone stand, you have to take plastic cards you don't need.

This will ensure that the cuts are as symmetrical as possible. The width of the cut depends on the thickness of your iPhone.

This will ensure that the cuts are located as symmetrically as possible. The width of the cut depends on the thickness of your iPhone.

It doesn't really matter which of those you use, as long as you cut carefully.

Remember, the steadiness of your future tripod depends on this step.

That's it! Your stand is ready.

The best part of this stand is its portability. You can simply carry these two cards in your wallet and take them out wherever you want to. Moreover, it's a good video tripod that will help you record good travel videos without a stabilizer.

1 Minute iPhone Stand DIY Ideas

All of the iPhone stands DIY ideas in this article offer fairly quick tripod options. However, some of them can be done in under a minute! Although they are really quick to make, rest assured that they will provide stable support for your camera and high-quality iPhone product photography.

If you want to take high quality iPhone photos, join this professional photography course by Emil Pakarklis. He will show you that you don't have to buy expensive DSLR for beautiful photos.

1. DV Case iPhone Stand
Necessary materials and tools for this homemade iPhone stand:
Don't have much time to create a stand? Then pay attention to this idea. You don't need to cut or glue anything. All you need is a mini DV case and 10 seconds to set it up. The best part about this DIY iPhone stand is portability. You can easily throw it in your pocket and use it as a carrying case for your earphones, in addition to using it as a stand.

2. Cardboard iPhone Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Here is another simple iPhone stand DIY idea. You can use absolutely any box that you have at home, for example, packaging from your phone or other gadgets. However, be attentive and make sure that the cardboard is really durable. You should not use cardboard that is too soft (for example, cereal boxes). In addition to simplicity, a significant advantage of such a tripod is its compactness and mobility, as it is easy to fold.

3. DIY iPhone Stand Binder Clip and Business Card

Tools and materials needed:
This is another simple and convenient option for you. Some people may think that it is rather unreliable and unstable. I know that it looks really wobbly, but that is not true. Try to make this DIY iPhone tripod and see it for yourself!

Watch the lessons by Kalebra Kelby about iPhone photography to know all tricks that will help your smartphone camera take incredible shots.

4. Paperclip iPhone Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Here is another incredibly cheap and easy option for you. All you need is to bend two paper clips so that they form an improvised stand. You can use this stand to view videos on the internet. Make sure that the clips you have can handle the weight of your iPhone model to avoid any damage!

5. Plastic Cap DIY iPhone Tripod

Tools and materials needed:
To create this iPhone tripod, take an aerosol cap and cut it vertically twice. Repeat the actions on the opposite side of the cap. Fold two flaps outward, as much as possible. Now, you have a homemade iPhone stand. If you want to turn it into a tripod, cut a hole at the bottom of the cap. This hole should be of the same size as the neck of a plastic bottle. Grab a bottle and put the cap on top of it.

6. iPhone Flexible Tripod

Tools and materials needed:
All fans of Goby tripods will definitely appreciate it. Unlike a popular expensive model, this DIY iPhone tripod is free. Several simple steps will help get a desirable stand. First of all, prepare the above materials and tools. Next, make a large ledge so that it will be able to support a smartphone. Give a piece of MDF a square form drill holes. Attach a prepared piece of wood to the MDF with help of glue. Make the markings on these two pieces and cut along them using a saw. Then, take a few screws and attach the screw terminal on the back of homemade iPhone stand. Now you need three pieces of an electric wire. Put them into this terminal. An elastic band will provide a tripod with nice flexible legs.

View more about the best flexible tripods that you may buy under $100. Professionally designed iPhone tripods for amazing time-lapses.

7. Recycled CD iPhone Dock
Tools and materials needed:
For this idea, just take 4/5 more CDs than the height of phone charging connector on the USB cable. Prepare a Dremel or any other similar tool and cut the discs. Thus, you will be able to jab a connector through the hole. Finally, glue all parts together to work with this iPhone tripod.

8. iPhone Packaging Vertical Stand

Tools and materials needed:

A ruler

USB

Utility knife

Double and single-sided tape

Black packaging plastic

Making a fantastic tripod at home in 30 minutes. I love this idea because it recycles iPhone packaging that you would throw away otherwise. Take a plastic holder, cut it into two parts, one of which should be glued to the front. Stick a small piece of foam to it so that it will be comfortable to press the home button while using this iPhone flexible tripod.

9. Box Dock

Tools and materials needed:
Check out one more fantastic iPhone packaging tripod idea that doesn't require too much time and too many tools. Take a box that your iPhone came in. Put some glue and a bit of trimming on the plate bottom, so that a dock connector sits square. Mount your phone and enjoy.

10. iPhone Packaging Horizontal Stand

Tools and materials needed:
To create this iPhone mini tripod, you just need to cut the plastic packaging that your phone came in. This idea allows for horizontal phone positioning. Remember, a high surface, such as a table or a stack of books, is needed for the proper functioning of your tripod.

If you don't want to make a tripod on your own, check out these mini tripods that are inexpensive, mobile, lightweight, and can be used to take photos with your iPhone.

11. Book Support Stand

Tools and materials needed:
This is another very simple and quick variant. You can make this DIY iPhone tripod from cheap and available materials. Another advantage of this stand is rubber feet, as that will protect your phone from scratches. This stand is very compact, so you can easily put it in your pocket. It will enable you to use this handy tripod anywhere.

Creative Homemade iPhone Tripod Ideas

Get your creative iPhone stands going with these homemade iPhone tripod ideas that are truly unique. Remember, these ideas are for iPhone cameras, they can't be used as backpacking tripods.

12. Pencil Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Take two pencils and bound them together in order to make a horizontal support. You may need even more pencils to create a triangle. Use bent paper clips as the additional guard rail. Be ready to use more rubber bands to make this iPhone stand DIY more stable. Now just place your phone and enjoy the shooting process.

13. Vitamin Bottle Tripod
Tools and materials needed:

A vitamin bottle

Any wide bottom to prevent falling

A hack saw

Do you want to know how to make a tripod for iPhone in order to take shots at home? Then look at this brilliant model. Glue a bottle to the chosen wide bottom. Mark the width of the phone on the plastic surface, and then cut it! Take into consideration the angles you want to position your phone at. This tripod lets you take pictures in a horizontal, vertical or overhead position.

14. Chopstick iPhone Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Getting a stylish DIY iPhone tripod is a matter of several minutes. Just take 13 chopsticks and glue them in a U shape. Choose the most comfortable angle. Afterwards, add a broken chopstick as a bolt.

15. Plexiglass iPhone Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Here you should start by heating the glass with a heat gun in order to bend it. Just move it back and forth. Feel free to choose the angle that will be comfortable for you while using DIY iPhone stand. Plexiglass should get quite cold while you are keeping the stand in place. Isn't it great to get a stylish tripod just in 10 minutes? The best thing about this solution - it doesn't look DIY, it looks like it an expensive stand bought from a store. All in all, you need minimum skills and materials to create this top-class stand.

Fun Homemade iPhone Tripod Ideas

What do you imagine when thinking about a DIY iPhone tripod? Do you think of a boring or dull construction? Just look at the following ideas and see how interesting and unique the tripods can really be. So, if you want a tripod under 100 dollars, check out these ideas.

16. LEGO Stand

Tools and materials needed:
Most people have LEGO at home, which means there is no need to waste money on materials to create such a homemade iPhone tripod. As a result, you'll get a colorful and impressive stand. Moreover, you don't need to follow specific steps to make it. Just devote some time, use your imagination and skills and create a unique LEGO stand. Keep in mind, it can be used for iPads as well.

17. Dino iPhone Tripod

Tools and materials needed:
Just look at this fantastic DIY iPhone tripod. Isn't it great? You can do it at home fast and easy. First of all, prepare a dinosaur toy. Add some caulking to stabilize the tripod. But don't overdo it with the caulking. Use a brush to clean the surface. It will be better to add some caulking to the bottoms of a tail and feet. Otherwise, your phone will fall. Finally, let the dino dry for a couple of days and get a really unique tripod.

18. Wine Cork iPhone Dock

Tools and materials needed:
You'll definitely like this table top tripod for iPhone if you admire unique things. Just take some wine corks and glue them together. As you see, no special tools are involved, but the result is really cool.

So, DIY iPhone tripod construction can be both interesting and useful. Such stands can't compete with expensive models, but they can be useful if you need a tripod fast and now. Study all above-mentioned ideas and choose the one you like the most. Spend some time and get unique support for your iPhone.

Ann Young

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Do you still think that making a DIY iPhone tripod is way too complicated? Follow these five easy and fast ways of making homemade iPhone stands and tripods in 30 seconds. It's easier than you think. If you need a tripod for iPhone but don't want to waste money, this is your chance to get one for free.

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Upload a photo of your objects which you are going to animate.

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Use this video to guide you through using the Stop Motion app while making your animation. 

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Getting started with stop motion on the iPad - Stop Motion Studio

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Remember to document the process of the making of your animation. Consider the choices you have made along the way and how these have influenced the animation that you are making.
What choices have you made to intentionally embed meaning in your animation?

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Its a good idea to take some photographs of your animation setup including your 'studio' setup. This will help if you want to make another animation in the future.
Be sure to include your objects you are animating, any backgrounds, your camera and any holding device.

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Upload a photograph of your animation 'studio' setup, be sure to include  the objects you are animating, any backgrounds used, your camera and any holding device.

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Upload your final stopmotion animation to the end of the timeline for others to see what you have made

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Have a look through the 'Virtual Exhibition' of animations made be sure to comment on at least three animations highlighting the meaning you observed in the works.

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Reflecting on your artwork and the process of making your animation is an important aspect of artmaking.
Answer the following questions:
What steps did I take to create this artworks?
What step did I find most useful?
Did the artwork convey the meaning that you intended?
What are some areas you would change in order to improve if you were to do this task again?
What are some aspects of the work which you like/dislike and why?

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Please comment on this post outlining one reflection you noted whilst performing your reflection.
Also please comment on how you found using this online learning tool to explore stop motion animation.

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Cateater. (2020). Stop Motion Studio. Retrieved May 9, 2020, from https://www.cateater.com/

Kirkwood, S. (2016). Getting started with stop motion on the iPad - Stop Motion Studio. Retrieved 3 May 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzerBLnDvVo&feature=emb_logo

Long, A. (2013, September 23). The Poetics of Home (demo). Retrieved May 14, 2020, from https://vimeo.com/75227218

Stop Motion Studio. (2020). Watch clips created with Stop Motion Studio. Retrieved May 14, 2020, from https://tv.stopmotionstudio.com/

Vena, J. (2014). What Is Stop Motion Animation? | Stop Motion. Retrieved 14 May 2020, from https://youtu.be/JmVEwSQNrqU

Young, A. (2017). 5 Ways of Making a DIY iPhone Tripod in 30 Seconds. Retrieved May 5, 2020, from https://fixthephoto.com/diy-iphone-tripod.html