Stop Motion

  • Due Oct 29, 2024 by 11:59pm
  • Points 100
  • Submitting a website url

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What this is:
This last project will require you to use your knowledge of the camera and stop motion techniques. It is a good lesson that will get you familiar with a new type of film editing. Take your time to learn the tools and techniques. You'll be glad you did.

 

What to learn:
Basic techniques in audio, lighting, and composition, but most importantly the skill of stop motion. 

 

What to do: 
Create a stop motion film about something fun and creative, but make it meaningful. Use any means you want, but there are really great apps out there that help you make really great stop motion films.

The app I use most is Stop Motion Studio. There's a free version that has all the basic tools you need to make a great film.

Take a look at the Stop Motion Studio tutorials to learn how to use this tool:

  • https://www.cateater.com/tutorials.html

 

What to complete:
A stop motion film of any genre that is school appropriate. 

Shoot for a length between 1 min - 5 min. At 5 frames per second, you're going to end up with a lot of pics.

Appropriate audio, lighting, composition, and color correction are always a must.

Complete this project by uploading your final video to Youtube or Google Drive, set the permissions correctly, then submit the sharable link by selecting the SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT above.

 

Peer Reviews:

At midnight after submitting your assignment, you will be assigned 2 peer reviews to be completed as homework. You will have 2 days to complete the peer reviews from the assignment due date. To complete a peer review, you must come back to this project page and select the name of one of your peers assigned for you to review. You are asked to  leave a comment with words of praise or constructive criticism (be sure to hit the save button when done). Be sure to adhere to the conditions of Home Court Advantage noted in the course syllabus.

If you absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, take a look at this great step-by-step guide.

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Rubric

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Stop Motion
Stop Motion
Criteria Ratings Pts
Basic Requirements
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10 to >7.5 pts Complete The video has all the requirements stated in the project description (Background Music, Title/Graphics (labels, title, credits), Voice narration, Transitions).
7.5 to >5.0 pts Mostly Complete The video has the majority of the requirements stated in the project description (Background Music, Title/Graphics (labels, title, credits), Voice narration, Transitions) but one or two are missing.
5 to >2.5 pts Somewhat Complete The video has some of the requirements stated in the project description but some of the following are missing (Background music, Title/Graphics (labels, title, credits), Voice Narration, Transitions).
2.5 to >0.0 pts Mostly Incomplete The video has a few of the requirements stated in the project description (Background Music, Title/Graphics (labels, title, credits), Voice narration, Transitions) but the majority are missing.
0 pts Not Complete The video has none of the requirements stated in the project description (Background music, Title/Graphics (labels, title, credits), Voice Narration, Transitions).
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10 pts
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Lighting
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15 to >11.0 pts Complete The lighting is consistent throughout the video. The subject is visible and the lighting is not washed-out or too dark.
11 to >7.5 pts Mostly Complete Most of the video has consistent lighting. The lighting may have changed in certain scenes or shots. The subject is visible but the lighting might be slightly washed-out or dark.
7.5 to >4.0 pts Somewhat Complete The lighting is somewhat consistent throughout the video. The subject is somewhat visible and but the lighting might be too washed-out or too dark.
4 to >0.0 pts Mostly Incomplete The video has minimal scenes/shots that are consistent throughout the video. The subject is minimally visible and the lighting might be too washed-out or too dark.
0 pts Not Complete The lighting is not consistent throughout the video. The subject is not visible and the lighting is too washed-out or too dark.
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15 pts
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Audio
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15 to >11.0 pts Complete The audio is clear with no background noise. The background music does not distract/overpower the narration.
11 to >7.5 pts Mostly Complete The audio is mostly clear but there may be minimal background noise. The background music minimally distracts/overpowers the narration.
7.5 to >4.0 pts Somewhat Complete The audio is somewhat clear and the background noise somewhat distracts from the narration. The background music somewhat overpowers the narration.
4 to >0.0 pts Mostly Incomplete Most of the audio is difficult to hear but some instances may be clear. The background noise mostly distracts from the narration. The background music mostly overpowers the narration.
0 pts Not Complete The audio is not clear. The background noise overpowers the narration. The background music overpowers the narration.
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15 pts
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Composition
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30 to >23.0 pts Complete All scenes in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
23 to >15.0 pts Mostly Complete The majority of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
15 to >8.0 pts Somewhat Complete Some of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
8 to >0.0 pts Mostly Incomplete Only a few scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
0 pts Not Complete None of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
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30 pts
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Content
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30 to >23.0 pts Complete The Stop Motion story is well thought out. There is a defined story arch and characters, and interactions are well planned and thought out.
23 to >15.0 pts Mostly Complete The majority of the Stop Motion story is well thought out. There is a understandable story arch, and characters and interactions are somewhat planned and thought out.
15 to >8.0 pts Somewhat Complete The Stop Motion story is somewhat thought out. There is a story arch, and characters and interactions are somewhat noticeable.
8 to >0.0 pts Mostly Incomplete Some of the Stop Motion story is thought out. There may be a noticeable story arch, and characters and interactions are not very evident.
0 pts Not Complete The how-to explanation is not well thought out. The steps are not understandable, concise, and repeatable. The Stop Motion story is not well thought out. There is not a noticeable story arch, and characters and interactions are not evident.
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30 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100