Kinder-Werkstatt Animation

Images learn to move! Techniques and creative projects related to the theme of animation. QR codes lead to videos of the animated objects and to stop-motion films. Tried and tested: Many projects in this book have been implemented by children. Project ideas for kids aged 5 to 15 years. Animation means bringing images to life. Often, the images appear to move only because the eye and brain are deceived. This book shows you how to animate images through 20 do-it-yourself projects. You will learn basic animation techniques and important precursors to film. Finally, you'll create your own stop-motion film using a smartphone or tablet. Optical illusions: rolling cinema, kaleidoscope, wobble image, and 3-D illusion. Physical forces: pendulum, unicycle, bar magnets, magnetic theater, carousel, cardboard spool, transformation card. Precursors of cinematography: thaumatrope (wonder disk), flipbook, mutoscope, phenakistoscope (wonder wheel), zoetrope (wonder drum). Stop-motion film: animation, cut-out animation, silhouette animation, clay animation. In short: Simple instructions with explanatory drawings and many photos. Comprehensive appendix with templates, glossary, test, and certificate. Tried and tested: Many projects in this book have been implemented by children. QR codes lead to videos of the animated objects and to stop-motion films. Kids' Workshop Animation is a book for anyone who enjoys crafting and has fun bringing their own stories to life through images. Whether drawn, cut, or modeled - every figure can be animated. Let the ideas in this book inspire you to create models and sets! Find a compelling story and amaze your audience with your own animated film, where incredible things happen and the laws of gravity are defied!.