Animation
Short form stop motion animation for Instagram
A beginner course in narrative stop-motion animation using drawn, cut-out and model techniques, DSLR capture, Dragonframe and Premiere Pro.
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About this course
The course explores narrative animation through drawn, cut-out and model stop-motion, including its aesthetics and conceptual approaches. Learners study examples from established narrative animators before creating short sequences. Teaching combines workshops, demonstrations, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and individual or group assistance. The technical process covers capturing frames with a DSLR camera and Dragonframe, editing and compositing clips in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and exporting finished sequences with suitable codecs for social media and other delivery formats.
What you'll learn
- Recognise techniques used by established drawn, cut-out and model animators
- Create short narrative animation sequences using different stop-motion techniques
- Capture stop-motion frames with a DSLR camera and Dragonframe
- Edit and composite animation clips in Adobe Premiere Pro CC
- Export animation sequences using suitable formats and codecs
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners, while also offering relevant techniques for animators, artists, illustrators and filmmakers developing their practice. Learners are expected to have basic computer experience, including navigating files and opening and saving files.
- Basic computer file and application skills are expected
- Suitable for learners working with, or looking to develop, animation or filmmaking practice