Holland Christian Schools

Purpose:

• Tell a story through clayanimation.

To Do:

• Create an animation, complete with script, storyboard, characters, and background, to illustrate a parable from the Bible.

Timeline:

• Day 1
  • Clayanimation Intro.
  • Groups of 3.
  • Pick a parable.
  • Choose an audience.
  • Pool resources.
• Day 2
  • Write script.
  • Develop storyboard.
  • Build set and gather props.
  • Build clay characters.
• Day 3
  • Get finished script signed.
  • Get finished storyboard signed.
  • Block out scenes.
• Day 4
  • Shoot half of animation (50 photos).
• Day 5
  • Shoot second half of animation (50 photos).
• Day 6
  • Import photos into iPhoto.
  • Organize photos in an album.
  • Import photos in iMovie.
  • Insert Titles at beginning and end.
  • Record narration and insert sound effects.
• Day 7
  • Continue refining movie.
• Day 8
  • Finalize animation.
  • Copy movie to firewire drive.
  • May work on another 2 day animation of your choosing.

Requirements:

• Completed the "Project Overview Worksheet."
• Script using Inspiration. All group members must sign off on final script and also must be signed by Executive Producer (Mr. Vos).
  • Establish Plot.
  • Establish Setting.
  • Establish Characters.
  • Establish Meaning of Parable.
• Storyboard of shots for movie on paper. All group members must sign off on final storyboard and also must be signed by Executive Producer.
• Create appropriate clay characters.
• Create an appropriate set or background for animation. Include any necessary props.
• To get equipment for filming you will need to show the following
  • Completed "Project Overview Worksheet."
  • Signed Script.
  • Signed Storyboard.
  • Group Members sign an "Equipment Readiness" sheet.
• Minimum of two camera angles. Keep camera steady on table or tripod. Background should not move or shake through animation.
• Minimum animation length - 30 seconds.
• Minimum frames - 90 frames.
• Animation illustrates verse in a concise, clear, creative way.
• Creative title at the beginning.
• Words of verse displayed during movie long enough for audience to read.
• Credits at the end.
• Optional: Include titles inbetween scenes to explain what is about to happen or set the context.
• Bonus for an A - creative effects beyond what is mentioned above.

Evaluation:

• Please do the Parable Animation Rubric with another group's animation.

Final Steps:

• Two exports: one to quicktime and another to video.
  • Quicktime instructions:
    • Go to "Export Movie" in the "File" menu. Choose Export: "to Quicktime." Choose Formats: "CD-ROM Movie, Medium." Then click "Export."
    • Name the file "parable-yourtitle" but keep the .mov on the end.
    • Save a copy in a group members "Public" folder and save a copy in a groups members "Tech 7" folder.

• Video instuctions:
  • Go to “Export Movie’ in the “File” menu. Chose Export: “to Camera.”
  • Wait “5” seconds for camera to get ready.
  • Add “5” seconds of black before movie.
  • Add “5” seconds of black at end of movie.
  • Then click “Export.”
• Go to the next project.