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Art of Pixillation

via SWAYAM Plus

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Provider

SWAYAM Plus
Pricing

Free Certificate
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

3 hours
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

Found in

Communication Skills Courses

In our Pixilation Animation Basics program, learners will explore the process of creating simple animations using the pixilation technique. They will gain an understanding of animation principles and learn the techniques involved in producing pixilation animation.

Intended audience

Jr Stop Motion Animator

Prerequisites

10 pass and above

Syllabus

Week 1: Hour 1: Introduction and Preparation
Week 2: 15 Minutes: Introduction to Pixilation
Week 3: Overview of pixilation as an animation technique.
Week 4: Examples of famous pixilation animations (e.g., The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb, Neighbours by Norman McLaren).
Week 5: Explanation of how pixilation differs from other stop-motion techniques.
Week 6: 15 Minutes: Tools and Setup
Week 7: Introduction to equipment: cameras, tripods, and stop-motion software (e.g. Monkey Jam).
Week 8: Discussion on frame rates and planning movements.
Week 9: Planning a shoot
Week 10: 30 Minutes: Planning the Animation
Week 11: Storyboard Creation:
Week 12: Sketching a simple concept for a short sequence.
Week 13: Deciding on character movements and interactions.
Week 14: Set and Props Preparation:
Week 15: Setting up the background and environment.
Week 16: Preparing props for the animation.
Week 17: Hour 2: Filming the Animation
Week 18: 20 Minutes: Positioning and Blocking
Week 19: Positioning actors and props for the first sequence.
Week 20: Practicing small, incremental movements for smooth animation.
Week 21: 40 Minutes: Shooting the Animation
Week 22: Capturing frames using stop-motion software.
Week 23: Monitoring progress through playback to ensure continuity.
Week 24: Troubleshooting common issues (e.g., actor stability, lighting changes).
Week 25: Hour 3: Editing and Finalizing
Week 26: 30 Minutes: Post-Production
Week 27: Editing the sequence in stop-motion software.
Week 28: Adding simple effects, sound, or transitions.
Week 29: Exporting the final animation.
Week 30: 20 Minutes: Showcase and Feedback