Test Footage:

Test Footage:

Below are some short video clips that I have shot using the DSLR cameras. I have also used the Dragon frame Stop Motion software to complete the shots. This was my first proper go with the software and getting to grips with it. 

Initial Planning:

Form:
I am going to produce an advert. The advert will be shown on the television and will also be shown in-between videos on Youtube. 

Type:
The type of animation will be stop - motion. Stop motion also known as stop frame is an animation technique which makes a physical object appear to move on its own. The object is moved very slightly and a photo is shot. This creates the illusion of movement when the frames are played back in a continuous sequence. Dolls are often used as they have moveable limbs. But not all stop motion animation uses dolls or figures, many stop motion films can involve humans, household items and other objects. I am going to use the technique of stop motion for my animation. Stop motion is taking a series of many photos and then playing them back quickly. This will then seem as the objects are moving. This will be difficult to get correct and will take some trail and error. I will require a DSLR camera which I will need to change the settings on so that it will capture my shots correctly. I will also need a background and props for the film. For example, the same background image or same place. I will also need a tripod which can move on a ball joint. This will make it easier to shoot the shots. I could connect my laptop to the camera via Canons EOS utility software to see what my camera will be shooting. After the shots have been shot i will need some software to finalise the production. Such as AE Premier or After Effects. 

Genre
The genre of animation will fit into animated tv stop motion. It will be shown on tv and the internet. It will fit into the genre of animation as it is an animated production. It is different to the traditional animation method which used hand drawn images. Stop  motion uses figures or real objects. 

Storyline:

At the beginning of the production the pencils and other stationary will escape from the pencil case. They are travelling to the shop that they were bought from so that they can unite with all the other stationary. The animation will show them moving out and getting back to their original home. 

Animation Treatment:

Inspiration: Stop Motion

For my project I think i am going to try to do something that involves existing objects. I have looked on Youtube for some videos that I like and give me some inspiration. 

Technique:

Stop motion also known as stop frame is an animation technique which makes a physical object appear to move on its own. The object is moved very slightly and a photo is shot. This creates the illusion of movement when the frames are played back in a continuous sequence. Dolls are often used as they have moveable limbs. But not all stop motion animation uses dolls or figures, many stop motion films can involve humans, household items and other objects.

I am going to use the technique of stop motion for my animation. Stop motion is taking a series of many photos and then playing them back quickly. This will then seem as the objects are moving. This will be difficult to get correct and will take some trail and error. 


Equipment required:

I will require a DSLR camera which I will need to change the settings on so that it will capture my shots correctly. I will also need a background and props for the film. For example, the same background image or same place. I will also need a tripod which can move on a ball joint. This will make it easier to shoot the shots. I could connect my laptop to the camera via Canons EOS utility software to see what my camera will be shooting. After the shots have been shot i will need some software to finalise the production. Such as AE Premier or After Effects. 

I think i am going to work alone. My reason for this is that I don't want to be waiting for others who don't want to work efficiently or correctly. I am not afraid of starting over if things dont go right first time and am not afraid of doing all the necessary paperwork documents on my own. 

I want to use a table for my animation as it will be easy for my objects to sit on and move slightly. I also want the canvas to look colourful and bright when taken into Premier ect. I want to use bold lines and bright colours. I am going to create an example frame of how I want the frames to look. 

Structure: 

At the beginning of the production the pencils and other stationary will escape from the pencil case. They are travelling to the shop that they were bought from so that they can unite with all the other stationary. The animation will show them moving out and getting back to their original home. 

Using AE Flash

AE Flash:

Adobe Flash (formerly called Macromedia Flash) is a multimedia and software platform. it is used to create vector graphics, animations and games. After creation the files can be viewed in Adobe Flash Player. The program is also used to stream video and audio. it can be used to create advertisements and interactive media content for web pages. Flash can manipulate vector and raster graphics and provide text, drawings and animation.

To begin with I imported some existing drawings that were found on the internet. I then imported them into the flash program. After that I added a blank keyframe to the timeline. This is used so that i can add the data i wish to add. I added each image and then added another blank keyframe in-between.

Then i used the onion skin tool to let me see the previous two frames. I could then place my images over the top in the correct places. 

After i had my guy jumping i created a ball for him to jump over.