School Holidays: Learn Stop Motion Animation (12-17 years)

Have fun learning how to bring everyday objects to life through the magic of stop-motion animation!

Find out how Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and Fantastic Mr. Fox look the way they do.

They are all examples of stop-motion animation. Stop-motion animation is the art of stitching still images together to create a moving image and while it takes some patience, it is amazingly easy to learn.

Using a still camera, a tripod and a little creativity, you can learn how to make inanimate objects come to life.

In this workshop, you will learn:

- how to make animation-ready models from clay

- how to plan your video using a storyboard

- how to use a tripod

- how to edit photographs together in Photoshop

- how to create a looping GIF file

Cost: $8.50

Age: 12-17 years

Experience: No previous experience in photography or video editing is required.

Equipment: Materials and equipment will be provided.

About the facilitator:

Will Chittick has worked professionally as a photographer since 2013 and has co-created animation projects with a number of primary school groups as well as contributing stop-motion animation to several music videos. He explains technical concepts in an approachable way and enjoys sharing his skills with emerging creatives.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.