Stop+Frame+Animation

The object is moved by small amounts between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames are played as a continuous sequence. "Wikipedia"
 * [[image:http://static.dpsk12.org/manilaImages/morey/wallaceandgromitposter.jpg width="200" height="293" caption="wallace: "]] || **Stop motion** (or **frame-by-frame**) is an **[|animation]** technique to make a physically manipulated object[[image:clapperboard.jpg align="right"]] appear to move on its own.

Assignment- You are to create a simple stop motion animation. You may work alone or in a group of no more than three. This will be photographed with a digital camera, downloaded into iPhoto and then produced in iMovie. You may add music from **[]**. (remember to check length of music when downloading into iTunes) ||

Project needs to be uploaded to youtube and embedded in your portfolio

 * ** Concept/ Content ** || * Student has a clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. The student can describe what he/ she is trying to do and generally how his/her work will look when finished. Student has an exceptional story and storyboard to follow.
 * ** Concept/ Content ** || * Student has a clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. The student can describe what he/ she is trying to do and generally how his/her work will look when finished. Student has an exceptional story and storyboard to follow.


 * 2 minutes of video that used their own created music, titles, credits and an introduction. Contains additional info like outtakes or additional materials || * Student has a fairly clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. The student can describe what he/ she is trying to do overall but has trouble describing how his/her work will look when finished. Student has a story and storyboard that needs details added in.
 * 1 & 1/2 to 2 minutes of video that uses music from the internet, titles, credits and an introduction || * Student has brainstormed their concept, but no clear focus has emerged for them. Student may describe the goals/final product differently. Student has part of a story and storyboard, many details missing.


 * 1 minute of video that uses music from the internet, some titles, or credits and an introduction || Student has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining a concept. Student is unclear on the goals and how their work will look when assignment is complete.Student has produced little in the way of a story or storyboard.


 * Less than 1 minute of video with no music from the internet, missing titles, or credits and an introduction ||
 * ** Tools ** || Student has learned a how to use a variety of tools in Imovie effectively in a project. Student can locate the tools by themselves and has learned how to use additional parts of an application and can use keyboard shortcuts. || Student has a fairly clear idea how to use a variety of tools in iMovie effectively in a project. Student can usually locate the tools by themselves and has learned some of the additional parts of an application and can use some keyboard shortcuts. || Student has some idea of how to use some of tools in iMovie for the project. Student needs help to locate the tools and has not learned any of the additional parts of an application or the use of keyboard shortcuts. || Student has no idea of how to use the tools in iMovie for the project. Student needs help to locate the tools and has not learned any of the additional parts of an application. Student has no idea what a keyboard shortcut is . ||
 * ** Time and Effort ** || Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the project. || Class time was used wisely. || Class time was not always used wisely. || Class time was not used wisely ||
 * ** Creativity ** || Student has taken the concept being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through. || Student has taken the concept being studied and has used the example as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting. || Student has copied some of their ideas from classmates. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment. || Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. ||

Example of stop frame animation **[]** media type="youtube" key="DKWdSCt4jGE" height="151" width="256" [|T-Shirt Wars] western spaghetti fresh guacamole DOT Gulp Target Ad Magic Water

Music Sites with free downloads and use for projects
Vimeo Youtube Audio Library Free sounds Student Projects Elliot and Evangeline Cooper and Isabel