LET'S HAVE A TASTER!

The Workshop

Group Size : Up To 30 Length : 2 Hours Cost : £225 Age : 7+ Split into smaller groups, filmmakers will explore the chosen animation style, providing a glimpse into the world of stop-motion animation. ​ The first hour will focus on creating, while the second hour will be dedicated to animating and editing. ​ After the session filmmakers will have a strong understanding of equipment, techniques and processes involved. ​ This taster session allows filmmakers to engage creatively in a short time frame while gaining a taste of the animation process. CHOOSE AN ANIMATION TECHNIQUE FOR YOUR WORKSHOP Clay Animation - Create an animation from plasticine! Brick Animation - create an animation from Lego! Cut - out Animation - Create an animation from paper cut-outs! WHAT HAPPENS AT A LET'S ANIMATE TASTER SESSION 1. INTRODUCTION Filmmakers gather and receive an overview of the day's schedule and objectives. ​Brief introduction to animation styles and techniques. 2. STORY DEVELOPMENT Filmmakers are split into smaller groups. ​Groups brainstorm ideas for a short scenario. 3. CREATING MODELS & PROPS! Depending on the chosen style, filmmakers will: ​Build characters from plasticine, create cut-out characters or select brick figures for animation. 4. ANIMATION TECHNIQUES Introduction to basic animation techniques. ​Group learn how to use the equipment needed for their projects. 5. ANIMATING & EDITING Filmmakers animate their scenario, applying the techniques learned. Moving on to editing and adding sounds. 6. WRAP - UP ​Reflection on the session and discuss key takeaways. ​Filmmakers discuss what they learned about storytelling, animation and collaboration. AFTER THE WORKSHOP After all workshops, all films will be sent back to you individually via a dropbox link, allowing you to keep and share your creations. If you require a more polished look, for an extra cost, LET'S ANIMATE can edit the videos together into one film, adding titles and credits. THE VENUE The workshop can be held at the LET'S ANIMATE studio in Coventry, alternatively, LET'S ANIMATE can come to you with our mobile studio! Fill out the form below to submit your enquiry. LET'S ANIMATE will respond shortly!