Beyond Tech in Elementary: Stop Motion Movie Challenge #3

4th & 5th grade

Make A Stop Motion Movie of Your Choice

Stop Motion Studio for iOS

Tips:

1) Think of an idea that you are excited about

• Movie ideas include short stories, commercials, spoofs, tributes, historical reenactments, music videos, advice segments, something being built or taken apart, a movie previews, video games, a scene from a famous movie, sports, etc.

2) Plan out your story

• Storyboard or outline your story

3) Keep it simple

• Make sure your set, characters, and story are manageable

• Your movies should have a clear beginning, middle, and ending

4) Guidelines

• Movies need to be “G” or “PG” and Summit Schools appropriate

• Think Pixar, Disney, PBS Kids, etc.

• Lego guns are not allowed (or any types of guns)

5) Crediting Sources

• If you use images or music that are not from iMovie, you must credit them at the end of your movie.

6) Think about your audience

• Students will see your movie, but so will parents, teachers, principals, and administrators. Make sure you create something you are proud to show.

• Entertain, amaze, make us laugh, tell an interesting story

Remember you can use all sorts of different materials to make a Stop Motion Movie you are not limited to just Legos. I have some examples below of Stop Motion Movies that were made with different materials as well as Legos.

Video Examples for Inspiration

Lego Stop Motion

Clay Stop Motion

Stop Motion Drawing