How Do You Make A Clay Animation Movie?
The art of clay animation movies–sometimes referred to as “claymation”–is a fun and inexpensive way for aspiring young filmmakers to learn the basics of stop motion photography. It borrows from the same techniques that cartoonists use to create a succession of still images that look as if they are actually moving when played back at a high speed. The supplies to create the clay “actors” can be purchased at any crafts store as well as recycled for subsequent productions. Come up with a simple plot that uses two or three characters and a single setting. Clay animation films emphasize action over dialogue so you won’t have to write many lines. Nor does the medium of modeling clay allow for much variety in facial expressions, so your storyline will focus on physical interaction. Create a storyboard diagram of how your clay figures will “move” in each scene. Example: Joe crosses from left to right and opens closet door. A ghost jumps out. Joe runs back to his bed and hides under the cover
