Ipad or Phone

Stop motion studio app on phone or PC

Blank paper (big paper for background)

ACTIVITY MATERIAL

You will start taking photos to make your stop-motion animation.

Use the same process you tried in the “Post-it” activity when you tested one scene—remember what you learned from that!

After taking your photos, put them in order and edit them so your final animation is no longer than 1 minute.

ACTIVITY PROMPT

1st

Watch the Stop Motion App tutorial in the following post

~10 mins

https://www.cateater.com/

ACTIVITY STEPS

2nd

Read over the Stop Motion Foundations in the next slides

ACTIVITY STEPS

~15 mins

Backdrop

• Make a consistent and neutral background for your scene

• Be sure that there is no clutter in the frame

example where the background is unified as one color

Lighting

• Make your animation in an area that has indirect light (not next to a window or under a bright bulb)

• Try to choose a location where the light will be the same/ similar each day

Camera

• Your camera should have a fixed position in relation to the backdrop. Do not let your camera move around!

• A tripod or iPad stand can help hold your camera's position. You can also make a tape outline on the desk/ table/ floor to mark where the camera should stay.

• When you touch the screen to take the photo, do it gently so you don't jostle the camera.

Camera

Set up your camera in one of two ways: either position it so it’s facing directly down toward your workspace (great for top-down shots), or stand it upright so it’s facing a wall or background scene (ideal for side-view animation). Make sure it’s stable and won’t move between shots!

option 1

option 2

Objects

• The objects in your animation should be moved only a tiny bit in between frames. Do not make any big jumps with the objects or the animation won't look continuous.

• Make sure objects don't appear and disappear; things should come into frame and out of frame from the edges of the animation

3rd

Choose two objects and try out a quick animation. This is not to create a finished product, just to familiarize yourself with the app and filming process.

~15 mins

ACTIVITY PROMPT

4th

~30 mins

Set up your backdrop, iPad/ camera, and food models for your opening shot

Open the Stop Motion app on your phone or Ipad and start a new project. Title that project with your name.

ACTIVITY STEPS

5th

~90 mins

Start taking your photos! Use your storyboard to guide you through each shot.

Move the model food props, and capture the picture. Take a long sequence of pictures (frames) to create your animation!

ACTIVITY STEPS

6th

Save your project and try playing the animation!

ACTIVITY STEPS

ACTIVITY EXAMPLE

ACTIVITY EXAMPLE

ACTIVITY EXAMPLE

EDITING

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

• App: Stop Motion Studio
• Phone or Ipad or Laptop

ACTIVITY PROMPT

30 mins

1st

Open your project in Stop Motion Studio. Press Play to watch your whole animation.

If you see any extra or messy frames, tap them and press the trash icon to delete them.

2nd

Tap on a frame, then tap the clock icon to change the speed. You can make scenes faster or slower to add drama, humor, or clarity to your animation.

Tap the microphone or music note icon to record or add sound. You can add: Sound effects (e.g., chopping, sizzling, sliding) or Voiceover (if needed)

3rd

ACTIVITY PROMPT

30 mins

4th

Add Titles or Text

• Tap the T icon to add a title screen or text on top of frames
• You can: Add a title at the beginning, Include your name, or Add a message or fun text at the end

5th

Add Transitions or Effects (Optional)

• Use built-in filters or fade transitions between scenes for a smoother look.

6th

ACTIVITY OUTCOME

30 mins

By the end of this activity, you should have:

• A fully edited stop-motion video
• Sound added
• A title or ending message
• Your video saved and ready to share!