Stop-Motion Movie Studio with Clay & Crafts

AGES: 13+

This is an animation class where students explore the hands-on process of Stop-Motion through setting up characters and sets, Clay and other materials.  They would be taking the digital snapshots and putting together/editing their film via Tablet or Smartphone. Students are welcome to bring in LEGO®s or action figures as well to enhance the animation experience.

Required Materials:

• A Smartphone or Tablet with "Lapse It" or "Lapse It Pro" software
• Modeling/Oil-Based Clay
• Colored Paper
• Scissors
• Scotch Tape and Glue

Recommended Materials:

• Smartphone Camera Stand (If you are using a Smartphone and it doesn’t have a kickstand case)
• Large Box (For Setting Up Background)
• Legos
• Toothpicks and paperclips
• Tablecloth
• Sculpting tools
• Styrofoam, armature wire, and/or foil
• Pipecleaners
• Toys / Figurines
• Beads and/or Buttons
• Scraps of cloth

Questions? Email Raymond at ray@raytoons.net or visit his website at www.raytoons.net