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      Foundations of Animation in Stop Motion is a Tier 1 beginners course. It is designed to take an absolute beginner through the various setup ups, animation styles, and beginners level animation exercises. The course lasts 8 weeks and you have up to 1 year to complete. Upon completion the student will earn their Tier 1 Certification in the “Beginners Animation in Stop Motion” Certification. This certification will allow the student to be eligible for the Tier 2 Course and advance toward the Tier 2 Certification. There are a total of 3 Tiers in the Beginners series of Stop Motion Certification offered by Stop Motion University upon completion of all 3 the student will earn an “Animation Essentials in Stop Motion” Certificate.

      What is offered:

      • History (Intro to Stop Motion History)
      • Cinema/TV standards and practices
      • Basic Camera / Basic Lighting / Basic Setup / Basic Delivery
      • The Rights and Wrongs of Stop Motion Animation (Best Practices)
      • Intro to Animation Styles
      • Animation Exercises in Clay, Paper, Pixelation, & Found Objects.
      • Interaction with fellow students through discussion group chats.
      • Access to Instructor for advice and mentoring.
      • Final Project for Certification.

      Who this Course is For:

      From the absolute beginner to the person who has a little knowledge and practice in animation. This course is for you! Students will be educated in the process and practices of stop motion animation using the core principles of animation. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to plan, setup, and execute a number of animation techniques and movements. The course is a great option for those students that have no knowledge or have some knowledge but are having difficulties executing a more professional look in their performance and delivery of their personal works.

      What a Student can Expect:

      The Foundations of Animation in Stop Motion Course is 1 of 3 in a series of beginner courses each lasting 3 to 6 months in time. Students who signup to this course will have access to exclusive lessons only available to students of the course as well as fellow student interaction through a private chat group setup for the course and access to instructor mentoring. Upon completion of the 3 tiered courses a student should have a well rounded knowledge of the basics and processes of making a stop motion animated film along with how to animate such films. This Course (Tier 1) focuses on the essential animation techniques.

      The Lessons:

      The Tier 1 Course will cover the basics of movement and animation in a series of both text lessons and instructional video lessons. Though there will be quizzes and homework the student can expect to earn their certificate through class participation, completion of assignments along with completion of their final project.

      Requirements:

      There are many software and device options available to students all over the world. However the most basic requirement is the ability to take images using a camera, phone, or tablet and then be able to upload the videos to a streaming service such as YouTube. There are many free softwares out there that allow you to use either a computer, tablet, or phone. The use of equipment is solely up to the student. This is to both safe on cost for the course along with allow the student to take the class anywhere in the world as long as they have internet access. The course is 100% online.

      Course Features

      • Lectures 110
      • Quizzes 1
      • Duration 50 hours
      • Skill level All levels
      • Language English
      • Students 294
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      CoursesStop MotionBeginnersStop Motion Animation Beginners – T1a
      • 000a - Welcome

        T1a Syllabus

        3
        • Lecture1.1
          Welcome to T1a
        • Lecture1.2
          What you need for T1a Course
        • Lecture1.3
          Meet your instructor – John Ikuma
      • Lesson 001a - (What is Stop Motion?)
        1
        • Lecture2.1
          Stop Motion Explained -T1a
      • Lesson 001b - (Setup for Animation)
        6
        • Lecture3.1
          Setting up for Animation Overview
        • Lecture3.2
          Camera’s
        • Lecture3.3
          Camera Stands
        • Lecture3.4
          Frame Grabbers
        • Lecture3.5
          Computers
        • Lecture3.6
          Tables
      • Lesson 002a - (TV/FILM/Animation Standards)
        1
        • Lecture4.1
          TV/Film Standards
      • Lesson 003 - Animation History 001
        1
        • Lecture5.1
          Pre-Animation Industry History
      • Lesson 003b - Bumps/Flicker/Problem Solving
        5
        • Lecture6.1
          Bumps/Flicker/Problem Solving Overview
        • Lecture6.2
          Flicker
        • Lecture6.3
          Camera Bumps
        • Lecture6.4
          Dirty Cameras/Stages/Spots
        • Lecture6.5
          Fail Forward – Don’t Be Afraid
      • Lesson 004a - Your Camera / Time Lapse
        4
        • Lecture7.1
          Camera Theory
        • Lecture7.2
          Frame Rate Theory
        • Lecture7.3
          Time-Lapse
        • Lecture7.4
          Time-Lapse Examples
      • Lesson 004b - Pixelation
        4
        • Lecture8.1
          Intro to Pixelation
        • Lecture8.2
          History or Pixelation
        • Lecture8.3
          Animating Yourself in Pixelation
        • Lecture8.4
          Pixelation Examples
      • Lesson 005 - Found Object Animation
        4
        • Lecture9.1
          Found Object Animation History
        • Lecture9.2
          Purpose and Use of Found Object Animation
        • Lecture9.3
          Setting Up – Found Object Animation
        • Lecture9.4
          Animating 12fps/24fps – Found Object
      • Lesson 006 - Animation History 002
        1
        • Lecture10.1
          Animation 1900-1928
      • Lesson 007 - Cutout/Paper Animation
        7
        • Lecture11.1
          Cutout Animation – Tools/Materials
        • Lecture11.2
          Cutout Setups
        • Lecture11.3
          Animating on 1’s/2’s/3’s
        • Lecture11.4
          Easing in / Easing Out
        • Lecture11.5
          Ball Bounces
        • Lecture11.6
          Arch/Collision/Rests
        • Lecture11.7
          Cutout Animation Reference
      • Lesson 008 - Clay Animation
        6
        • Lecture12.1
          History – Clay Animation
        • Lecture12.2
          Materials – Clay Animation
        • Lecture12.3
          Tools – Clay Animation
        • Lecture12.4
          Basic Table – Clay Animation
        • Lecture12.5
          Experimental Clay Exercise
        • Lecture12.6
          Clay Animation Professional Reference
      • Lesson 009 - Replacement Animation 001
        3
        • Lecture13.1
          History – Replacement Animation
        • Lecture13.2
          Technique – Replacement Animation
        • Lecture13.3
          Examples – Replacement Animation
      • Lesson 010 - Squash and Stretch
        2
        • Lecture14.1
          What is Squash and Stretch
        • Lecture14.2
          Examples – Squash and Stretch
      • Lesson 011 - Replacement Animation 002
        2
        • Lecture15.1
          Waterdrop – Replacement Animation
        • Lecture15.2
          Waterdrop – Technique
      • Lesson 012 - Multi Object Animation
        3
        • Lecture16.1
          Why – Multi Object Animation
        • Lecture16.2
          Multi Object Practice Example
        • Lecture16.3
          Multi Object Pro Example
      • Lesson 013 - Smear Animation
        2
        • Lecture17.1
          Smear Animation – What is it?
        • Lecture17.2
          Smear Animation – Exercise
      • Lesson 014 – Water / Fluids
        4
        • Lecture18.1
          Water/Fluids – Real World vs. Animation
        • Lecture18.2
          Water in the Stop Motion World
        • Lecture18.3
          Tears, Sweat, Drenched Puppets
        • Lecture18.4
          Water/Fluids Example
      • Lesson 015 - Logo / Text Animation
        2
        • Lecture19.1
          Logo Animation Explained
        • Lecture19.2
          Logo Animation Examples
      • Lesson 016 - Smoke Animation
        3
        • Lecture20.1
          Smoke Animation in Stop Motion
        • Lecture20.2
          Smoke – Tools and Materials
        • Lecture20.3
          Smoke – Technique
      • Lesson 017 - Paper Puppet Construction
        5
        • Lecture21.1
          What is a Paper Puppet?
        • Lecture21.2
          Paper Puppet Materials
        • Lecture21.3
          Paper Puppet Joints
        • Lecture21.4
          Paper Puppet Construction
        • Lecture21.5
          Paper Puppet Animation Examples
      • Lesson 018 - Clay Puppet for Down Shooters
        4
        • Lecture22.1
          Clay Puppets for Down Shooters
        • Lecture22.2
          Materials – Down Shooter Clay Puppets
        • Lecture22.3
          Clay Puppet Joints
        • Lecture22.4
          Clay Puppet Down Shooter Animation Examples
      • Lesson 019 - Character Expressions
        4
        • Lecture23.1
          The Human Dynamic – Emotions
        • Lecture23.2
          Animating Emotion to Emotion
        • Lecture23.3
          Doorways to the Soul
        • Lecture23.4
          Character Expression Exercise
      • Lesson 020 - Walk Cycle 001
        4
        • Lecture24.1
          Walk Cycle Breakdown
        • Lecture24.2
          Walk Cycle – Perspective and Depth
        • Lecture24.3
          Walk Cycle Reference
        • Lecture24.4
          Walk Cycle – Alan Becker Example
      • Lesson 021 – Sand Animation
        2
        • Lecture25.1
          Sand Animation – What is it?
        • Lecture25.2
          Sand Animation Examples
      • Lesson 022 – Toy Animation
        4
        • Lecture26.1
          Overview – Toy Animation
        • Lecture26.2
          Setups – Toy Animation
        • Lecture26.3
          Modifying Toys for Animation
        • Lecture26.4
          Toy Animation Examples
      • Lesson 024 - Brick Films
        2
        • Lecture27.1
          Overview – Brick Films
        • Lecture27.2
          Brick Films Pro Examples
      • Lesson 025 - Camera/Light Movement
        4
        • Lecture28.1
          Types/Styles – Camera Movement
        • Lecture28.2
          Hand Built Movements
        • Lecture28.3
          Camera Automation
        • Lecture28.4
          Light Control
      • Lesson 026 - Gauges / Measurements
        2
        • Lecture29.1
          Distance in Animation
        • Lecture29.2
          Gauges and Measurement
      • Lesson 027 - Animation Planning
        4
        • Lecture30.1
          Basic Scripting
        • Lecture30.2
          Story Boarding
        • Lecture30.3
          X-Sheets/Charts/Dope Sheets
        • Lecture30.4
          Dialogue – Mouth Shapes
      • Lesson 028 - Beginners Production Building
        4
        • Lecture31.1
          Production Planning Overview
        • Lecture31.2
          Production Planning – In Camera Work
        • Lecture31.3
          Production Planning – Design
        • Lecture31.4
          Production Planning – Sound
      • Lesson 029 - Delivery - Wrapping Productions
        8
        • Lecture32.1
          Wrapping Up Your Production
        • Lecture32.2
          Delivery – Editing
        • Lecture32.3
          Delivery – VFX/Compositing
        • Lecture32.4
          Delivery – Sound (Basics)
        • Lecture32.5
          Delivery – Color Balance
        • Lecture32.6
          Delivery – Codecs
        • Lecture32.7
          Final Delivery
        • Quiz32.1
          FINAL QUIZ 1 question
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