I used a Sony Digital Handycam with video flood lights to film the
video. A tripod was used to hold the video camera steady. A combination of
close-up, medium and long shots were used to capture the necessary video.
Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 10 was used for the video editing.
Transitions, title and sound were added to the video using Pinnnacle Studio.
Scrolling credits were used to animate the final credits.
A Picture in a picture (PIP)composite shot was used to show the
items on the table while listing materials. PIP was placed in the upper left
hand corner and sized to keep it out of the way of the action on the
screen.
Shot 1
Title Screen |
Used to introduce the video. Sound faded in and faded out
with transition to next shot. |
Shot 2
Welcome and introduction to topic of clay
animation.
Discuss list of necessary supplies.
Discuss storyboard
creation. |
Long shot with PIP used to show supplies. |
Shot 3
Discuss how to create clay characters. |
Used to show how clay character created. Used close-up shot
of hands forming clay. |
Shot 4
Close-up of finished clay character. |
Close-up shot to show final product. |
Shot 5
Directions for creating "stage" for character. |
Medium shot with camera angle adjusted to show action on
table as stage created. |
Shot 6
Close-up of character on stage. |
Used to show setting of background on stage. |
Shot 7
Discuss how to take the digital pictures of clay
character on stage.
Zoom in to show example of what the digital camera would
see in view finder. |
Camera zoomed in to give effect and illustrate what the view
would be for a digital camera taking the pictures. |
Shot 8
Return to full shot and close discussion on
photos. |
Medium shot used to show narrator and stage with character.
Transition added between shots. |
Shot 9
Focus on computer screen and discuss placement of
photos in presentation software. |
Camera shot of computer screen to show detail and give viewer
idea of what is being discussed. |
Shot 10
Example of finished animation. |
Finished clay animation .avi added to video and sound added.
Transition added between video and next shot. |
Shot 11
Wrap up information about clay animation and
close. |
Medium shot used to show narrator and close. |
Shot
Credits |
Music added and faded out. |