Stop-motion animation is the kind of animation that makes inanimate objects come to life on the screen. Stop-motion animation is not only interesting to watch, but it can be fun to make. However, a would-be animator should not assume the work is quick to do. These videos require a lot of patience.
Instructions
Stop-Motion Animation
1. Place the camera in position in front of the object you want to animate. It will be important to the final product to make sure the camera does not move. It can be placed on a tripod to keep it steady.
2. Click the first picture with the digital camera. Then move the object or objects very slightly and shoot the next picture with the camera. Be careful the camera does not shift each time the button on the camera is pressed.
3. Repeat the actions involved with step 2 for as long as you need in order to produce the desired effect. Because each move of the object is slight, you almost certainly will take at least 100 photos for even a 25-second video.
4. Go to the "Start" menu on your computer and then click on "All programs." Double click on "Windows Movie Maker." When this program opens, go to the "Tools" menu and click on "Options," and then "Advanced." In the "Picture Duration" box, set the value to 0.125 seconds. In the "Transition Duration" box, set the value to 0.25 seconds.
5. Plug your digital camera into your computer's USB port and save your images in a folder. In Windows Movie Maker, select "Import Media" and select the folder in which you have saved the photos. Thumbnails of these photos will now open in order in Windows Movie Maker.
6. Select all of these images and drag them to the storyboard on the bottom of the page. Go to the "File" menu at the top of the page and select "Publish Movie." Choose where you want the movie saved and click "Next." Find the saved file and click on it to view the completed stop-motion animation file.
