Technology: Making Stop-Motion Movies
These sites provide resources for teaching how to make stop-motion movies. They include lesson plans, video tutorials, and sample stop-motion movies. There are also links to eThemes resources: iMovie Creating Videos, Technology: Movie Maker Projects, and Technology: Photo Story.
Grades
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Links
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Introduction to Stop Motion Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces students to stop motion videos using iMovie and Model Magic software.
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Stop Motion Lesson Plans
This website includes lesson plans for teaching students how to create a stop motion movie using a digital camera.
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Create a Stop-Motion Animation Lesson Plans
This lesson plan explains what stop-motion animation is, shows an example, explains what tools are needed, and walks you through the process of creating a stop-motion animation.
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Stop Motion Lesson Plan
This 5 page PDF provides a background for creating a stop motion movie from conceptualization to scripting to storyboarding to set up and creation.
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Stop Motion Handbook
This 17 page PDF provides teacher lesson plans for a collection of topics related to stop motion movies using GarageBand and iStopMotion software. Lessons include: learning areas, lesson plan reference and key things to assess.
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How to Make Stop-Motion Video Shorts with Your Digital Camera
This website walks you through the basics of creating a simple stop-motion video. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Make Stop-Motion Movies with JellyCam 4.0
This article introduces JellyCam 4.0, provides a demonstration and speaks to applications for education. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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5 Tips for Making a Stop Motion Video
This website provides some basic tips for creating stop motion videos. NOTE: This site includes pop-ups. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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How to Make a Stop Motion Animations Video
This video walks you through crating a stop motion animation using a digital camera, a computer, and some basic video editing software. (Total Running Time: 2:42) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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17 Stop Motion Video Examples & Resources
This site explores ways to use stop motion videos as tools in the classroom. NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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50 Incredible Stop Motion Videos
This website includes links to 50 examples of stop motion videos. NOTE: This site includes ads. NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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The Art of Motion Video
View this example of a simple stop motion video. (Total Running Time: 2:30). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Change: The Happiest Stop Motion Video Ever
View this example of a simple stop motion video. (Total Running Time: 1:29). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Paper Heart (Stop Motion) Video
View this example of a simple stop motion video. (Total Running Time: 1:08). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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Paper Laptop Video
View this example of a simple stop motion video. (Total Running Time: 1:17). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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iTunes Preview: StoMo
This free iPhone and iPad app is designed to create simple stop motion movies.
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eThemes Resource: iMovie Creating Videos
These sites provide resource help to create a movie using iMovie. Learn how to get started with iMovie, shoot a video, as well as edit the movie. Includes tips and techniques, video demonstrations, troubleshooting, and tutorials. There is also a link to eThemes Resource on Movie Maker Projects.
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eThemes Resource: Technology: Movie Maker Projects
These sites focus on how to integrate technology, specifically digital movies, in the classroom. Ideas, lesson plans, and samples of movie projects are included. An eThemes on Windows 2.1 Movie Maker is included.
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eThemes Resource: Technology: Photo Story
These sites have information about Photo Story 3 and digital storytelling. Learn how to create digital stories by Photo Story 3. Includes tutorials, sample videos, and ideas for classroom projects. There is a link to eThemes Resource on storytelling.
