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Pixilation animation video workshop
The simplest and easiest animation workshop for schools. This whole class workshop achieves great results at almost no cost and using technology and equipment that you already have in school or is available for free online.
Cut out stop frame animation video workshop
A real class get to grips with cut out animation and make three films. All the resources you need to have a go with your class are here. Copyright free soundtracks, images and templates. Watch the videos and get started..then send us your films to showcase.
Greenscreen classroom video workshop
This workshop shows you how to replicate high tech green screen filming techniques in your school. This low cost activity opens up a whole new world for your young people. See how a real class of Year 6 pupils got on.
What equipment do I need?
Advice on what you need to get started with filmmaking and animation in your school.
Copyright
A difficult area to navigate and one where you can easily come unstuck. So here is our advice on copyright and on where to get copyright free images and soundtrack to use in your animations, movies or presentations.
Case study
A teachers assistant who loves making films and animations tells of her experience of working with a small group, in one day to make a film.
Storyboarding
Whatever type of film you make with your class, whether its a documentary, an animation or a live action drama, you will need to storyboard it. This part of the process improves literacy skills and develops group work but it also saves you time. See our notes and template here.
Animation. Hints and tips for teachers
Animation is great medium to work with because it engages children in a creative activity which produces and end product which can be easily shared. The big advantage is that it can be used to deliver any theme you wish. Check out our sheet of hints and tips.
