This document provides an overview of stop-motion animation. It discusses that stop-motion is created by taking multiple photographs of an object moved in small increments to create the illusion of movement. It also describes different types of stop-motion like clay, cutouts, puppetry, and pixilation. Examples of famous stop-motion films from 1949 to 2012 are given. A brief history of stop-motion from its origins in 1897 to its use of toys and objects is provided.

1. Stop-Animation
Photography
By Allyssa McEvoy
MM 126
2012

2. What is Stop Motion?
 Stop motion is created by taking several photographs of an
object moving in small incriments.
 When put together in the correct order, the photographs
create the illusion of movement.

3. Types of Stop Motion
 Clay- Creating stop motion using clay models
 Cutouts- Moving 2D cutouts
 Graphic- Drawing continuously
 Pixilation- Photos of live actors or natural subjects
 Puppet- Taking images of puppet movements
 Silhouette- Using shadows and blacklit enviroments to create
images

4. Movie Examples
 1949 Alice in Wonderland
 1954 Hansel and Gretel
 1964 Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
 1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas
 2012 ParaNorman

5. Video Examples
Stop Motion Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZtxHOfmhH
Stop Animation Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_whyjdt5Qso
Clay Animation Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwFND0SOE5Q

6. The History of Stop-Motion
 The very first stop-motion creation was The Humpty Dumpty
Circus in 1897.
 Albert E. Smith & Stuart Blackton are credited first to come up
with the idea.
 Stop-motion animation began using childrens toys, blocks,
and other objects that could be used to create movement.

7. My Creations
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
v=1992464937082&set=vb.1407150172&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
v=2055124023520&set=vb.1407150172&type=3&theater
Here are some stop-motion videos i created in highschool in the media arts program.

8. Stop Motion
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