mom31257 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 At a science museum, my dd got to try making a short movie with "stop motion" photography. We think it is called that anyway. She would set up a scene, take a picture, move the pieces slightly, take another picture, and so on. Then she could play them back as a movie. Does anyone know what technology it would take to do this at home? Can you use digital cameras or digital camcorders, or does it take something else? I would appreciate any advice! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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newbie Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I am the least tech savvy, but you can take any picture and make it into a power point presentation. We have Microsoft Office 2007 and it has powerpoint on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I used to do that with my dad's Super 8 camera back in the 1970's....I do not know if you can take one 'frame" at a time with digital! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 and windows movie maker. Here's a YouTube video from a home-schooling family that does stop-action. They are allbeehive under YouTube. YouTube Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_TyQ2XAcPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for the ideas. I watched the video. We do have the program. She doesn't have a digital camera of her own, so I guess that will be what she wants for Christmas. I love that I can come to this board and get answers for anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If she gets the camera for Christmas, feel free to pm me. My boys are way into stop motion movies. They can be so much fun. I've used that option frequently for history narration substitutes. You'll be amazed at how creative and interesting they can be. You can definitely do it with the Windows software and once she's comfortable with that, there are come fun free downloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We had NR Productions come to our state homeschool convention and they were awesome. I took ds12 to the seminar and he loved it. They sell an animation kit that includes a digital webcam, software and an instruction guide for $69 (Windows only). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 We had NR Productions come to our state homeschool convention and they were awesome. I took ds12 to the seminar and he loved it. They sell an animation kit that includes a digital webcam, software and an instruction guide for $69 (Windows only). Do you happen to know if you use a webcam does it have to be connected to the computer? Our computer is in my bedroom, so that wouldn't be a great place to set up for doing movies. If it does, I'm thinking the digital camera method is a better option for her. I do like the idea of software and an instruction guide to help her out. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I went to FAQ page and I am inferring from the info there that yes, you need to have the computer connected if you use the webcam. He states that using a laptop makes it easier because you are able to get it close to the set you are filming. When he was demonstrating making a film at his seminar he had the computer right next to the set. He actually made a very short movie right then - very nifty to watch. He also said at the seminar that setting up a small, clutter free set with the proper lighting is needed. He suggested clearing out the bottom of a closet for that. His reason for using a webcam was that it can get down close to the set and be on the same level which eliminates that "towering giant" effect you might get using a regular camcorder. I'm guessing the ideal set up would include a laptop. If you go with the regular camcorder be sure to position it so that it is on the same level with the set. That might work more easily if you set up a large cardboard box with one side cut off on a table and place your set inside. You could even paint the inside of the box with scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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