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Stop Motion Animation for Beginners 2-Day Starter Class

In this 2-day class, your child will learn how to make stop motion animation videos using the Stop Motion Studio Pro App! Join an interactive, highly informative class to make a video.
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(233)
Class

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
It is highly recommended to work on your project after class.

Class Experience

Are you looking for a way to create a stop-motion studio video? This class is perfect for your child! They will learn the necessary skills to create and edit a stop-motion video easily. Using the Stop Motion Studio Pro app; students will learn to take photos, set frames per second, use the timer, and other exciting features. Additionally, they will learn how to navigate the app and edit their video, including adding layers, fonts, backgrounds, and faces.

This 2-day class is designed to move quickly for people who can only commit to two classes.

Class 1:
It will cover what stop-motion is, setting up a scene, taking pictures in the app, frames per second, how to take photos, creating a title page, editing, adding sound, pausing, and editing the frames. Students will have 5-10 minutes to take pictures for their movie in class. We will have some time to share progress.

Class 2: In this class, you will learn about editing with audio and sounds, voice-over, filters, foreground images, backgrounds, pausing, copying, erasing, and other edits. We will finish our movies and review the material to become more confident in understanding how to edit videos. Students will complete their video and ask any questions that they may have about how to do something within the app. Students will be encouraged to share their stop-motion videos with the class. However, it is not required.

Important Information: This class is much easier for students using a second device. The most accessible devices are touchscreen phones and tablets.

PLEASE NOTE:   Students will need the Stop Motion Studio Pro App INSTALLED before class. You need the paid version of the app to participate in this class entirely.

Students will need to have the Stop Motion Animation Studio Pro version of the app. The app can be found listed in the class resources. This app does cost extra.

Prices as of 7/17/23:
iPad & iPhone $5.99 USD
Mac $9.99 USD
Android $5.99 USD
Windows $9.99
Amazon $5.99 USD

Learning Goals

The student will learn how to create and edit a stop motion video.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Important Information: This class is much easier for students when using a second device. The easiest device is an iPad or iPhone. However, if your child is taking the class with a computer and is trying to use the Stop Motion on that same device, they will need another camera. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Store for your type of device. Students will need to have the Stop Motion Animation Studio Pro version of the app. The app can be found listed in the class resources. This app does cost extra. Prices as of 7/17/23: iPad & iPhone $5.99 USD Mac $9.99 USD Android $5.99 USD Windows $9.99 Amazon $5.99 USD Per the Stop Motion Studio App, "Your privacy is important. That's why we do not collect, use, disclose, transfer, or store any data. All data is stored locally on the device. No data is transferred from the app without user consent (video upload). Our apps do not track the user and do not display advertisements."
Supply List
The Stop Motion Studio Pro app will need to be downloaded before class.
Gather some materials that you would like to take pictures of for your video.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.9
233reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Hello! My name is Amy.
I am so happy to see that you are interested in my class.
Let me tell you a bit about me:

I am so excited about online learning and teaching. My passions encompass education, communications, and technology! Of course, you can read all about me in my Teacher Profile, but here is a little to get you started: 
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 👩🏻‍🎓My Educational Background and Expertise👩🏻‍🎓
💫 Licensed teacher in the State of Minnesota
💫 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (specialized in Birth to Grade 3) & Elementary Education (K-6)
💫 MEd. Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
💫 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
💫Graduate Level: Information and Communication Technology
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🌎 Work & Life Experience 🌎

18 Years of Classroom Experience
🔸11 years in Early Childhood Settings (Prek & Kindergarten)
🔸7 years in Public Education (Kindergarten & 6th Grade)
🔸Afterschool Engineering Club Teacher
🔸Owner and Director of STEAM Summer Enrichment Program for Elementary Aged Students 
🔸Credentialed Online Teacher since 2011
🔸Completed over 5,000 one-to-one ESL Online Classes
🔸TESOL
🔸Child Care Director Credential
🔸Approved Trainer for Adult Education Topics since 2013
🔸3 Years & Counting Homeschooling Mom

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$35

for 2 classes
2x per week, 1 week
45 min

Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class

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