Stop Motion Animation Pre-production Booklet

Pre-Production Booklet for Animation

Name:
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

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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.

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Planning

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TREATMENT
The background is black throughout. The Ident begins with 25
Copro/Casket CDs being piled up (One per shot) Including
Earthtone9 ArcTanGent, each cd that appears in shot cues a
Sound. One Cd comes out from pile (Earthtone9 ArcTanGent) cd
case opens to show the disc, from this the next shots zoom into the
disc and cuts to shots zooming away from the cover of an issue
from Cop-Out magazine which then has the page turning. Once the
magazine reaches the end showing the back page cuts to the
Copro Records Logo and other sub company logos (Casket, Cop
cartel etc). For artistic effect some areas such as the cd piling will
have a low FPS.

How will you meet the requirements of your brief?

By using relative images to Copro records and its sub companies such as Cop out
magazine and casket catalogued CDs. As well as the soundtrack being a famous
Copro release.
I will keep the ident to 30 seconds as mentioned in the brief and have the final edit
completed in time for its premiere on the YouTube channel

Risk assessment: Are there any health and safety issues you may encounter?
Working with electrical equipment when using this equipment I must ensure there
are no loose wires obstructing anybodys way.
Using hot lighting ensure everyone is aware that the lighting used will get hot and
are not to go near them.

Discuss any legal issues you may face. Eg; sound, plagiarism, age restrictions
As I am working with a record label I must be sure that they own the rights to use and
display and music or images of bands/clients.

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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?

Because I can use related objects to Copro and manipulate the different platforms they offer.
By doing this I can display the brand to its customers in an interesting an effective way.

What are the different possibilities you could explore using this format?
Use of moving real life objects that portray Copro records and its sub companies. The
objects used can also be relatable to the viewers as they are objects that they can possess
as a Copro records customer such as the CDs and magazines.

What are the limitations of using this format? (i.e what problems/ obstacles might you
have?)
You cannot manipulate the appearance of real objects as opposed to creating something
with plasticine.
Objects may be difficult to move which makes it hard to give it character and personality.

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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuepAnh3eTw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hH1WZT4rI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsV9wcETtD0

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Subject
What will the subject of your animation be?
To advertise Copro records and its sub companies using their multiple platforms.

Storyline
Describe the storyline of your animation. What events will happen to your characters?
The use of Copro records Cds and magazine advertises the company and works well as a
YouTube channel introduction.

Characters
What characters will be in your animation?
I have chosen not to use characters as it would be irrelevant to the client.
If the company were to have a relatable character/mascot a character would be necessary
but as they do not it would be confusing to add a face to the ident.

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Complete the character profiles for each character in your animation

Name:
M/F:
Age
Costume:

CDS
N/A
Up to 20
CD Case

Occupation:

Music

Hobbies:
Character
Background:

Music
Spinning around
Became popular during the 90s and has continued to be used
worldwide to store an array of multimedia files. However with the
increasing popularity of streaming and downloading music and films
CDs are slowly dying out.

Name:
M/F:
Age
Costume:

MAGAZINE
N/A
15
Cover page

Occupation:

Magazine

Hobbies:

Reading

Character
Background:

Part of a collection of Cop-out magazines created by Copro

Records founders, John Clark, Jose Griffin and Mike Prior.

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Add in images and drawings/ sketches of what they will look like.

What will they be made of?

Real Objects
Cds
Magazine

Movement of characters
How are you going to make your characters move?
Use their existing functions
Cd case opening/closing
Magazine turning through pages
I will need some support to hold these objects during their movement process using things
like blue tac and plastecine

What is the purpose of an armature?

An armature offers full manipulation of a skeleton like model that are used to create
animated characters will full body movements as shown below. These structures allow
modelled character to walk with movable joints to simulate a real experience.

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Will you use them for your characters?

No as I do not have any characters feature in my animation. If I were to use them I would
utilize the ease of movement that the models have.

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 colors that will be present in the different
shots.

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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.

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Audio and Soundtrack

What audio will you have for your animation?
EVIL CRAWLING EYE EARTHTONE9
Some sound effects.

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?

CDS PILING UP GUITAR SOUND, each cd will sound a note which we become a melody
as they are piled up.

Think of the scenes in your animation. Each scene should have different sounds/music to
give information about the mood / emotions of the characters.
The atmosphere created will be thrilling and exciting due to the drive of the earthone9 track
being used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBf2PvZoiE

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Sound Table
Production Name:
Producer:

Shot

Action

Description of
Sound

Diegetic/non/diegetic

Atmosphere
created

Music type
and
atmosphere

CDS Piling
up

Guitar note

Non diegetic00

Fun and
exciting

Loud
Heavy
Exciting

Magazine
being
flipped
through

NONE

N/A

Fun and
exciting

Earthtone 9
track
Loud
Heavy
Exciting

Logo

NONE

N/A

Brands the
indent

N/A

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Props List
What props / models / furniture etc will you need to make your animation?
PROPS LIST
Production Name: Copro Ident
Producer: Jake Clark

Item

Script page

Description

25XCDS

25XCDS PILED
UP IN BOX

BOX

BOX FOR CDS

MAGAZINE

COP-OUT
ISSUE

Audience
Define the following characteristics of your audience;
Gender
Male

Age
17-50

Interests
Music
Metal Music
Copro Bands
Youtube

Character/location

Notes
ONE PUT IN
BOX AT A
TIME

PAGES TO BE
TURNED

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Music videos
Music Magazines

What forms of animation might they already watch?

Cartoons
Other idents for TV channels

What images do you think they enjoy watching?

Music Videos
Music documentaries

What might they consider distasteful or offensive?

Racist remarks or references
Drug use
Use of pop music

How will you ensure that your animation will suit your chosen audience?
Keep the continuous theme of metal music and Copro records

How will they physically watch your animation? (i.e in an exhibition format, on screen,
projection, online?)
On the Copro/casket music YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/casketco

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Think carefully about the shots you will be using. Consider the range of shots/angles
to give interest and perspective

Frame Rates
What is the duration of your animation in seconds? (minimum 30 seconds)
35 Seconds

How many frames per second for video?

FPS changes throughout video for creative purposes
Majority of video is 6FPS

There are 60 seconds in a minute. How many frames (ie. Individual photos) will you
need to take?
180

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Lighting Design

Where will you be photographing your animation?

Studio

Does it have natural daylight?

No

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

N/A

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

Yes, used throughout

Where will you place your light source(s) to create interesting effects?
Over the top of the set to light it up bright.

Frame

Path of action

Dialogue /
Soundtrack cue

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CDS DECENDING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

CD PILING

MUSIC

10

CD PILING

MUSIC

11

CDS DECENDING

MUSIC

12

CASE OPENING

MUSIC

Animation

Camera
instructions

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CD SPINNING

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MUSIC

14

CD SPINNING

MUSIC

15

CASE CLOSING

MUSIC

16

CASE CLOSING

MUSIC

17

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

18

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

19

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

20

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

21

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

22

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

23

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

24

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

25

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

26

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

27

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

28

MAGAZINE FLIPPING

MUSIC

29

CONTENT PAGE SCAN

MUSIC

30

CONTENT PAGE SCAN

MUSIC

Frame

Path of action

Dialogue /
Soundtrack
cue

31

FRONT PAGE SCAN

MUSIC

32

FRONT PAGE SCAN

MUSIC

33

LOGOS

MUSIC

34

LOGOS

MUSIC

35

LOGOS

MUSIC

Animation

Camera
instructions

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Liaising with client (write notes on discussions between you and your client)