Homework 6-2: Stop Motion Process

Carianna and I worked together on our stop motion film. I think the collaboration was hugely beneficial not only to the creative process, but also to the logistical elements of what stop motion entails. It was a much smoother production to have one person control the clay figures, while the other person controls the camera and computer responsibilities. 

Firstly, Carianna and I decided we wanted to work with clay that was available in the Meyers studio.

After reviewing the homework and thinking about the project from a lesson planning perspective, we decided to create a scene the mirrored a color mixing lesson. We wanted to have two different colored figures come together to create a new figure in the resulting color. We then got to work and each sculpted figures for the scene. 

In setting up the scene, we used two pieces of white paper for the background. We felt the white background was the best choice so that it would not distract from the color mixing element of the film.

One of the greatest challenges in the process was the lighting in the Meyers Media Art Studio. We did not have access to an additional light source, and used only the room lighting. However, since it was not a very strong light, there are variations across each shot.

We elected to embrace the primitive aspects of our film and starting shooting. We worked together in directing the characters and planning how they would come together and mix. We took two shots per scene and created a Gif of 197 shots. Although it was a very difficult project, it was also quite a satisfying process to see the film come together. I would certainly consider creating another film for future blank projects.