Stop Motion Animation Production Booklet

Stop Motion Animation Pre-production Booklet
Pre-Production Booklet for Animation
Name: EDDIE NTAHIRA
Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)
Assessment criteria
LO2
Mind maps of ideas
Risk assessment
Format of your animation
Subject and storyline
Character notes and profiles
Movement of characters
Moodboard
Sets/backgrounds
Audio and soundtrack
Sound table
Props list
Audience
Storyboard and script (add script to booklet)
Frame rates
Lighting design
Production schedule
Crew details
LO3
Frame Numbers
Dope Sheets
How to use this booklet

You will need to complete every page of this booklet, and all sections / questions
required.
Assessment criteria for Distinction grade;
LO2
Plans will show a full consideration of movement and continuity, perspective, point of view,
transitions and special effects.
Precise and workable planning of timing and synchronisation to a soundtrack will be

produced. It will be clear at this stage, from the documentation, what the finished piece will
look and sound like.
Learners will follow industry conventions and terminology used in storyboard production
correctly.
Plans for the construction of models, sets and props will be realistic and clear.
Drawings, script and storyboard will all show a creative interpretation of the idea.
LO3:
The documentation linked to the production will be full and detailed and there will be
evidence that the production management and scheduling of the project has been effective
and carried out in a professional manner. The techniques used in the production of the work
are likely to be related to an understanding of current trends in the industry.
Both LO2 and LO3
In all practical activity learners will be capable of working autonomously and effectively. They
will work on their own initiative, will not need constant support or supervision, will give the
work their full commitment, work positively and cooperatively with others, and meet
deadlines. In other words, they will have the kind of self-management skills that would be
expected of them in a professional context. Note also that this criterion should not be taken
to mean that learners do not seek advice or that they work without discussing things with
their tutor, but rather that they are not dependent upon the support of others and that when
they take advice they weigh it carefully for themselves.
Planning
Brainstorm / mind map (add extra pages if necessary
Attach a 400 word treatment of your id
The name of the show is Lets go, and is a childrens paper cut out show. This is a pilot episode which
is going to be a minimum of 1 minute long, is aimed at children 7-12 years old, in the socioeconomic
group D and above.
It follows a young man Esco, who gets up to mischief when he speaks with his ego Cavi. Esco is a
young man who enjoys creating things and adventure, but his world becomes even bigger when he
meets his ego named Cavi.
The main character is named Esco, and is a 13 year old boy, he is of African origin, and is home
schooled. Never got along with the other kids, so spends a lot of time by himself.
The ego is called Cavi, his age has not been disclosed, his ethnic origin has not been disclosed, Cavi
is a figment of es imagination. But he has a mind of its own.
The first scene, will start with Esco waking up as the camera is directly over him, and there is a first
person shoot of Esco seeing a figure at the end of his bed, as he wakes up more and more he goes to
rub his eyes and realises that they are gone, when he is facing himself in front of a mirror.
The second scene will be of, Esco searching all over his room for his eyes, behind the mirror under
his books, he stands in front of his bed and there is a close up then a shot of him searching
underneath it to no prevail.
The third scene will be of Esco sitting cross legged in front of his bed, and suddenly there will be a
close up of Cavis face and he will scream, it will quickly transition to a close up of Escos face as he
screams this will go back and forth twice and Esco will break the cycle by saying Hey softly. Then
there will be a mid-shot of Cavi, hovering in the air as he explains to Escco what he is and displays to
Esco two gifts he has to choose between, then Esco makes his decision and there is a shoot of Esco
with the chosen gift.
How will you meet the requirements of your brief?
The episode will have a sound track of its own, crafted for the show. There will be some
form of narration in the episode. The episode will be a minimum of 1 minute long. The
episode will be targeted at people aged 7-12 years old.
Risk assessment: Are there any health and safety issues you may encounter?
A paper cut might occur when moving the models, so care must be taken when moving
models. A wound might occur when making the models with sharp scissors, so use less
sharp scissors or take care when cutting out models. Glue may be ingested when making
models, so remember to wash hands after handling models.
Discuss any legal issues you may face. Eg; sound, plagiarism, age restrictions
Permission must be granted in order to use one of the instrumentals used in the shows
soundtracks. So in order to bypass this an email will be sent to the owner of said
instrument, asking for permission to use the material.
Some may see the show and think it pushes the line for the target audience it is aimed, so
the show could be aired later in the day.
Use of possible formats

Circle which of the following formats your animation will take;
stop-frame techniques
time lapse photography
plasticine animation
Claymation
using found objects
modelling
puppetry
combined formats
Why are you using that particular format?
This form has been chosen, because it is a cost effective form, and is a form which is best
suited to effectively execute the episode planned. Though it is acknowledge, to be very time
consuming.
What are the different possibilities you could explore using this format?
The models can be drawn in every position and only animated in a straight line, with now
need for excess moving parts.
Not every feature has to be displayed of the models and world as it can be set in a 2D
format.
Any kind of creature can be created and made to stand up as it doesnt have to physically
hold its own weight.
Movements such as flying can be executed with more ease.

What are the limitations of using this format? (i.e what problems/ obstacles might you
have?)
One major limitation is that each model will have to be cut out or drawn in every position,
which will be used in the episode. This will make the process of creating the production very
time consuming.
Though this can be combated by cutting out individual pieces for each limb of a model,
which could improve the scale of movement between each stop frame. Though a major
limitation to this will be that the pieces will become even easier to lose.
Another limitation will be that creating 3D models will consume too much time, and will be
very difficult to animate.
What imaginative or inventive animations have you seen which use this format?
Add in links and screen shots of three examples of animations using this format.
South Parks Pilot was very creative and simple, because it full communicates the narrative,
motion and builds characters in a world. All using few pieces, as the scene is always simple
not littered with props, and this doesnt take away from the scene because it uses what is
only absolutely essential to driving the narrative forward in each scene. Its techniques can
be incorporated, whether you use a birds-eye view or front facing view for taking pictures.
Because the motion used is simple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvjuarWNyJY
Lotte Reinigers Cinderella was very innovative because it created the allusion that you
were watching the animation through shadow puppets. Because the black paper was light
under a screen, trying to disguise that paper was being used, and this immerses the viewer
and intrigues, because you are wondering, how it was created.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM1YJDe4R4U
Frankie was innovative in the way it used the pieces of the model separately in order to
create fluid movement, because the change between each position of movement will be very
minuet the loose paper allowed them to animate tears fluidly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enlmk4Xms7s
Subject
What will the subject of your animation be?
The subject of the episode will include introducing Esco as a character, and establishing
some standout traits of his character.
Storyline
Describe the storyline of your animation. What events will happen to your characters?
In the beginning the main character starts of in a state of equilibrium.
Then something arises that he wants and needs, but is denied.
He begins his journey towards solving this problem and the story escalates towards a
climax.
The story climaxes the character finds the solution to his problem, but he must decide
whether to use it or not.
Characters
What characters will be in your animation?
There will be two characters in this production. Esco, a young boy who loves adventure,
invention is now 13 years and 13 days old, and in his land when you turn this age, your ego
manifests. Cavi, Escos ego, an ego is given to a child who as reached the age 13 years and
13 days. An ego is a manifestation of the childs subconscious and hidden desires, each ego
gives their host a gift, but a sacrifice of sorts must be made by the child in order for there to
be balance in the world.
Complete the character profiles for each character in your animation
Name: Esco
M/F: Male
Age 13
Costume: Orange lab coat
Eduar Goggles
Occupation:
Anything possible
Hobbies:
Blowing minds
Character He is of African origin

Background:
Name: Cavi
M/F: Male
Age Undisclosed
Costume:
Nude
Occupation:
Ego
Hobbies:
Being fancy
Character
Background: Undisclosed
Add in images and drawings/ sketches of what they will look like.
Esco
Cavi
What will they be made of?
Both Esco and Cavi are going to be made out of construction paper.
Movement of characters
How are you going to make your characters move?
The characters in the episode will move, by making little adjustments to the characters
position in the process of movement I between each stop frame.
What is the purpose of an armature?
In a model an armature is a framework around which the model is built, the armature
provides structure and stability, when plasticine or clay is being used as a medium. The
armature is usually made out of a light aluminum that can be bent and twisted with ease.
Will you use them for your characters?
Armatures will not be used in this episode for either character.
If so, how will you make it?
N/A
Mood board
Create a mood board showing what look your animation will have. Add images showing
ideas of mise-en-scene, characters, costumes and colours that will be present in the
different shots.
Sets / backgrounds
Will your set be;
A three wall set
A blue/green screen
An existing location
A Combination of two or more of the above
Draw sketches of how your sets/backgrounds will look. Add in labels to your diagrams and
details of locations / lighting etc.
Add in photographs of your sets/backgrounds.

Audio and Soundtrack

What audio will you have for your animation?
Complete the sound list, detailing what sounds you will use, where you will source them,
what equipment you will need to record them and when you will use them in your animation.
You will need to design your own soundtrack. You cannot use copyrighted music, and it
must be more than simply adding a track.
What actions will need sound effects?
Think of the scenes in your animation. Each scene should have different sounds/music to
give information about the mood / emotions of the characters.
Sound Table
Production Name:
Producer: Eddie Ntahira
Shot Action Description Diegetic/non/diegetic Atmosphere Music type

of Sound created and
atmosphere
Piano Piano
Melody
1 Waking Non diegetic Morning Melody
Enthusiasm
up Cheerful
Silence Silence
2 Realising Non diegetic Shock

eyes are
gone
Piano Piano
melody/ melody/
3 Meeting Non diegetic Break in Then Silence
Cavi Then Momentum
Silence Break in
Momentum
Hollow Hollow
Piano Piano
4 Discussing Melody Non diegetic Enigmatic Melody
Cavi
Mysterious
Silence Silence/
Explosion
5 IGBHM Explosion Diegetic Explosive
Explosive
Props List
What props / models / furniture etc will you need to make your animation?
PROPS LIST
Production Name:
Producer:
Item Script page Description Character/location Notes
Cigar 4 Large Cuban Craig Jennings Is not lit is

cigar, expensive held in actors
looking, 7 long mouth
Bed Scene 1 Orange Bed Esco/ Escos Room Its big
Lenses Scene 3 Black Glasses Esco Received from

Cavi
Mirror Scene 1-2 Normal sized Esco Have the

reflection of
Esco in it
Audience
Define the following characteristics of your audience;
Gender
Both male and female, because the content featured in the program will suitable for both
genders.
Age
7-12 years old, because the content will be understandable for this age, if the age were any
lower the content might be less understandable.
Interests
Strange antics, wacky adventures, video games, kids TV, bright, colourful and wacky videos
on places like YouTube.
What forms of animation might they already watch?
Adventure Time, Robot Chicken, Phineus & Ferb, SpongeBob Square pants ect.
What images do you think they enjoy watching?
Wacky fun imagery, food, action, 3D animated films.
What might they consider distasteful or offensive?
Mostly like obscenity, graphic violence, sexism and nudity, anything that is too dialogue
driven.
How will you ensure that your animation will suit your chosen audience?
The feedback which was received from participants in the survey which was created using
survey monkey, will all be taken into account when the animation is being made, ensuring
that the episode will be best suited to the target audience.
How will they physically watch your animation? (i.e in an exhibition format, on screen,
projection, online?)
The audience will be able to watch the pilot episode online on YouTube.
Storyboard
Who? Complete a storyboard for your animation.
Which
Where?
characters/ What is the
objects are in location for the
the scene? shot?
Say What? Lighting

Is there any Natural
dialogue/text? Ambient
Torchlight
Spotlight
Direction of
light?
And Camera? Time?

then.? What is the Duration of the
What happens? camera angle? shot / number
Describe the of frames
Is there any
action. action is held
movement from
for.
the camera?
Think carefully about the shots you will be using. Consider the range of shots/angles
to give interest and perspective
Shots Camera Angles

Extreme long shot Birds-eye view
Long Shot High angle
Medium Shot Eye-level
Two Shot Low angle
Over the Shoulder Oblique / canted angle
Medium Close up Worms-eye view
Close up Ground Shot
Extreme close up
Movement Editing
Pan Montage
Tilt Cross cutting
Tracking Shot Match cut
Zoom Shot, reverse shot
Eye-line match
Jump cut
Tracking shot
You will need to convey all movements and actions. Copy and paste the storyboard to
make it as long as you need to show all the detail of your animation.
You will need to add pages to this section for your full storyoard
Frame Rates
What is the duration of your animation in minutes? (minimum 30 seconds)
1 minute 42 seconds
In seconds?
102 seconds
How many frames per second for video?
24 frames per second, because this will be smooth and not as chop as if it was at 16 frames
per second
There are 60 seconds in a minute. How many frames (ie. Individual photos) will you
need to take?
2428
Lighting Design
Where will you be photographing your animation?
In my dining room
Does it have natural daylight?
Yes there is natural daylight.
If so, you will need to block this out. Explain why.
Day light will have to be blocked out because it can cause unwanted shadows or distortion in
images, and in order to block it out I will shoot at night
Do you have a constant light source(s) such as a lamp?
Yes I will use the built in flash on my DSLR camera.
Where will you place your light source(s) to create interesting effects?
The light source will be placed directly in front of the subject.
(LO3)
Frame numbers
You will need to label your images as frames
The first 24 frames will be written as;
0_1
0_2 etc etc
the following 24 will be
1_1
1_2
1_3
Ensure your clips are labeled as such. Screen shot the folder your clips are in, and copy the
image underneath.
Dope sheets
A dope sheet is an animation tool which helps a animator organise the animation shot-by-
shot.
This gives the camera operator instructions on each shot type and how many frames this will
be used for.
A dope sheet is usually split into 5 different sections.
To indicate what action occurs on which frame number

To see what action is happening in this shot.
To see what dialogue used in this scene.
To show what level of animation is happening.
To give camera instructions (angle).
For example;
Because you will be working with video, you will be using 30fps. You will need to complete a
dope sheet for EVERY SECOND of your animation.
i.e, if you make a 30 second animation, you will need to complete 30 dope sheets.
This will be a time-consuming task, but it will help you understand what will need to
happen in each of the shots you take. The higher marks will come from a detailed and
careful collection of dope sheets. For example, if your characters speaks, you will need to
show the mouth forming every shape in order to look effective.
Dialogue / Camera
Frame Path of action Animation
Soundtrack cue instructions
0_1 Gradual close up of Narrator Zoom in to Wide Shot

Escos face explaining the Escos face
setting/ The Mid Shot
piano melody
playing in back Close Up
ground Super close up
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cue
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Stop Motion Animation Pre-production Booklet

Pre-Production Booklet for Animation

Name: EDDIE NTAHIRA

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

Mind maps of ideas

Format of your animation

Subject and storyline

Character notes and profiles

Audio and soundtrack

Storyboard and script (add script to booklet)

How to use this booklet

Assessment criteria for Distinction grade;

Precise and workable planning of timing and synchronisation to a soundtrack will be

Both LO2 and LO3

Attach a 400 word treatment of your id

How will you meet the requirements of your brief?

Use of possible formats

Why are you using that particular format?

Movements such as flying can be executed with more ease.

In the beginning the main character starts of in a state of equilibrium.

Then something arises that he wants and needs, but is denied.

Complete the character profiles for each character in your animation

Character He is of African origin

What will they be made of?

How are you going to make your characters move?

What is the purpose of an armature?

Will you use them for your characters?

Armatures will not be used in this episode for either character.

If so, how will you make it?

A three wall set

A Combination of two or more of the above

Add in photographs of your sets/backgrounds.

Audio and Soundtrack

What actions will need sound effects?

Producer: Eddie Ntahira

Shot Action Description Diegetic/non/diegetic Atmosphere Music type

2 Realising Non diegetic Shock

Item Script page Description Character/location Notes

Cigar 4 Large Cuban Craig Jennings Is not lit is

Bed Scene 1 Orange Bed Esco/ Escos Room Its big

Lenses Scene 3 Black Glasses Esco Received from

Mirror Scene 1-2 Normal sized Esco Have the

What forms of animation might they already watch?

What images do you think they enjoy watching?

Wacky fun imagery, food, action, 3D animated films.

What might they consider distasteful or offensive?

Say What? Lighting

And Camera? Time?

Shots Camera Angles

How many frames per second for video?

Where will you be photographing your animation?

Does it have natural daylight?

Yes there is natural daylight.

If so, you will need to block this out. Explain why.

Do you have a constant light source(s) such as a lamp?

Yes I will use the built in flash on my DSLR camera.

The light source will be placed directly in front of the subject.

The first 24 frames will be written as;

0_2 etc etc

the following 24 will be

A dope sheet is usually split into 5 different sections.

To indicate what action occurs on which frame number

0_1 Gradual close up of Narrator Zoom in to Wide Shot