Lights! Cameras! ACTION! Learn all aspects of the process from pre-production to post-production.

Comprehensive Training

Help students gain thorough knowledge about pre-production through post-production as they produce their original stop-motion animation story.  Includes all resources teachers want for effective instruction.

Students of all ages love to create stories and characters for animation.

Perfect for Your Students!

Ideal for kids and teens eager to learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation.  This curriculum works well for students in grades 4 - 12.

Students work in story teams to share ideas and draw from each others' talents

Team Collaboration

Help students develop collaboration skills as they work in story teams of two or three engaging together to create captivating animations.

About the Course

Ignite your classroom with digiSTORY KC's dynamic Stop-Motion Animation curriculum. Venture into the realm of stop-motion animation, exploring fundamental animation concepts, storytelling strategies, and production techniques using Zu3d software. Whether you're a veteran teacher or a novice educator, this course is structured to support you in sparking creativity and innovation in your students.

Meet Your Expert Instructor

Hi, I'm Ron Green, your guide as you introduce your students to the exciting world of stop-motion animation. I’m a former teacher and founder of Hallmark Card’s “Hallmark University” where I led 1,400 creative professionals in technology training for a wide range of creative technology subjects. Join me as you lead your students on this journey to uncover the secrets of creating captivating animations. Together let's ignite your students’ passion for storytelling and unleash their creative potential!

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 184 Lessons

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    About This Course

    1. Teacher Overview: Stop-Motion Animation Masterclass -- Teacher Edition Free preview
    2. How to Navigate Lesson Slides Free preview
    3. Recommended Purchases Free preview
  2. 2

    Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation

    1. LESSON 1: MAKING PICTURES MOVE Free preview
    2. Lesson 1 Leader's Guide Free preview
    3. Overview: Lesson 1 Free preview
    4. Thaumatrope Activity: Bird & Cage Cutouts Free preview
    5. Flipbook Activity: Animated Horse Cutouts Free preview
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      Persistence of Vision Lesson

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      Something Extra: Lesson 1

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      Answer Key: Lesson 1 Quiz

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      Teacher's Guide for Persistence of Vision Lesson

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    Story Development

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      LESSON 2: STORY STRUCTURE

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      Lesson 2 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 2

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      The digiSTORY Model

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      Story Starters/My Story Pre-Exercis

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      8-Frame digiSTORY Prompt Template

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      Stop Motion Story Team Project

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      Successful Stories

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      Something Extra: Lesson 2

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      Successful Stories

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      If only...

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      Answer Key: Lesson 2 Quiz

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      LESSON 3: STORYBOARDING

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      Lesson 3 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 3

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 3

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      Effective Story Collaboration Skills

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      Story Collaboration Skills Assessment

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      Something Extra: Lesson 3

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      Lesson 3 Resource Links

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      Answer Key: Lesson 3 Quiz

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      LESSON 4: SCRIPTWRITING

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      Lesson 4 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 4

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      digiSTORY KC's Script Template (Microsoft Word Template)

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      Blank Standard Script Template

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      Mean Little Pigs Script

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      Unformatted "Picnic" Script

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 4

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 4 Answers

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      Scriptwriting Team Activity

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      Scriptwriting Skills Assessment

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      Something Extra: Lesson 4

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      Common Camera Angle Abbreviations

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      Answer Key: Lesson 4 Quiz

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      LESSON 5: ANIMATICS

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      Lesson 5 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 5

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 5

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 5

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      Something Extra: Lesson 5

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      Links for Lesson 5: Animatics

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      Answer Key: Lesson 5 Quiz

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    Understanding Production Technology

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      LESSON 6: STOP-MOTION ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY

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      Lesson 6 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 6

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      Setting Up Your Production Stage

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      Items Needed for Your Production Stage

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 6

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      Scorecard for Skills Practice: Lesson 6

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      Something Extra: Lesson 6

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      Answer Key: Lesson 6 Quiz

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      Resource Links for Stop-Motion Animation Technology

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      LESSON 7: AUDIO RECORDING & EDITING

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      Lesson 7 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 7

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 7

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 7 Skills Practice

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      Page 2 of Mean Little Pigs Script

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 7

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      Something Extra: Lesson 7

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      For Further Research: Lesson 7

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      Public Domain Media Sites

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      Zu3D User Guide

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      Answer Key: Lesson 7 Quiz

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      LESSON 8: CHARACTER & PROP DEVELOPMENT

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      Lesson 8 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 8

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      Characters Are Made of Shapes

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      Wolf Model Sheet

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 8

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      Character Worksheet

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      Links to Resources on Character Development

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      Scenery Team Activity: Lesson 8

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      Props Team Activity: Lesson 8

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      Something Extra: Lesson 8

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      Answer Key: Lesson 8 Quiz

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      LESSON 9: MOVEMENT & EXPRESSION

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      Lesson 9 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 9

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      8-Stage Walk Cycle

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      Example Walk Cycle

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      Expression Chart

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 9

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      Something Extra: Lesson 9

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      Answer Key: Lesson 9

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      LESSON 10: IMAGE RECORDING & EDITING

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      Lesson 10 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 10

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 10

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 10 Skills Practice

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      Something Extra: Lesson 10

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      Answer Key: Lesson 10 Quiz

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      LESSON 11: PHOTO COMPOSITION & CAMERA ANGLES

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      Lesson 11 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 11

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 11

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      Lesson 11 Team Activity Prompts

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      Lesson 11 Team Activity Prompts

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      Something Extra: Lesson 11

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      Script Abbreviations

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      Answer Key: Lesson 11 Quiz

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      Lesson 12: PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR STOP-MOTION

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      Lesson 12 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 12

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      Parallel Parking Pixilation Script

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 12

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      Something Extra: Lesson 12

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      Answer Key: Lesson 12 Quiz

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      LESSON 13: IMPORTING IMAGES & VIDEO

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      Lesson 13 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 13

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 13

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 13 Skills Practice

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 13

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      Something Extra: Lesson 13

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      Answer Key: Lesson 13 Quiz

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    Post-Production

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      LESSON 14: VIDEO EDITING

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      Lesson 14 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 14

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 14

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 14 Skills Practice

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 14

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      Something Extra: Lesson 14

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      Answer Key: Lesson 14 Quiz

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      LESSON 15: GREEN SCREEN (CHROMA KEY) TECHNOLOGY

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      Lesson 15 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: lesson 15

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 15

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 15 Skills Practice

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 15

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      Something Extra: Lesson 15

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      Rig Removal Using Zu3D's Eraser Tool

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      Answer Key: Lesson 15 Quiz

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      LESSON 16: USING THE DESIGN TOOL

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      Lesson 16 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 16

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 16

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 16 Skills Practice

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      Something Extra: Lesson 16

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      Answer Key: Lesson 16 Quiz

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      LESSON 17: ADDING TITLES & CREDITS

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      Lesson 17 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 17

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 17

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 17 Skills Practice

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 17

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      Something Extra: Lesson 17

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      Answer Key: Lesson 17 Quiz

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    Project Publishing

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      Lesson 18: RENDERING VIDEO FILES & PUBLISHING ONLINE

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      Lesson 18 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 18

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 18

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      Media Downloads for Lesson 18 Skills Practice

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      Story Team Activity: Lesson 18

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      Something Extra: Lesson 18

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      Something Extra: Lesson 18A

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      Something Extra: Lesson 18B

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      Answer Key: Lesson 18 Quiz

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      LESSON 19: FILE STORAGE MEDIA

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      Lesson 19 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 19

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 19

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      Something Extra: Lesson 19

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      Answer Key: Lesson 19 Quiz

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      LESSON 20: CAREERS IN DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

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      Lesson 20 Leader's Guide

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      Overview: Lesson 20

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      Skills Practice: Lesson 20

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      Something Extra: Lesson 20

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      How to Render a Zu3D File Into an MP4 Video File

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      Answer Key: Lesson 20 Quiz

Testimonials

Discover how our course is transforming the way people create animations.

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digiSTORY KC's Stop-Motion Animation Masterclass is a great way to introduce young people to the wonderful world of  animation.
Gavin Dell

Hollywood Animation Academy

Stop-motion animation is a combination of technology and the arts. In this course you get to experiment with new technology--not to mention that you get to play with cartoon characters and have some fun with your animator friends.
Jeff Daly

Professional Cartoonist

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Finally, a comprehensive course that is a fun way for my child to explore the full range of his creativity for digital storytelling!
Jessie T.

Parent of Talented Child

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