Claymation---animation using clay figures or objects---was invented in the tardy 1800s. Animating clay was widely used in movies and early television shows where one needed exclusive part, such as giant creatures commensurate Monarch Kong, or mythological creatures enjoy the snake-haired Medusa of "Conflict of the Titans." The means worked able-bodied in situations where a man in a suit or a puppet could not accomplish the end.
Create larger-than-life feet and thick legs To admit the figure to stand upright.9. Apply as little clay as possible to the upper body, arms, and head. (This helps reduce the overall weight of the figure and helps keep the figure balanced.10.
Encompass the labour surface with a layer of newspaper. Bend a cylinder cleaner in half so that both ends are of Identical length, creating the spine of the figure. Shorten a moment pipe cleaner into four Identical sections that are three inches spread out.
2. Embrace one 3-inch incision of cylinder cleaner, half and inch from the bend of the early pipe cleaner so that the rod is in its centre. Twist the conduit cleaner above and below the 3-inch lot so it cannot proceeding, forming a yoke of shoulders.
3. Repeat the evolution using a moment chop of 3-inch cylinder cleaner at the converse deadline of the steady rod, forming the hips.
4. Wrap one edge of the third shorten of 3-inch pipe cleaner on all sides of the centre of the shoulders, where it intersects the spine. Bend the channel cleaner into a considerable loop and secure the other head of the cleaner to the other shoulder, creating the belief.
5. Reduce two 12" cylinder cleaners in half. Bend one of the 6-inch main cleaners in half and articulation a express miniature loop. Slide this onto the conduit cleaner that forms the shoulder. Twist the loop so it is secure to the shoulder, and twist the channel cleaner into a braid. Repeat the transaction for the antipodal arm.
6. Bend a 6-inch quota of main cleaner one inch from the boundary to create a foot. Bend the remaining length of pipe cleaner so the end touches what would be the heel. Slide the bent end over the hips and secure it by twisting the bend into a tight loop. Continue twisting the remaining length of pipe cleaner to form a strong leg. Repeat the process for the opposite leg, which will complete the frame for your clay body.
Apply the Modeling Clay
7. Knead the modeling clay until it is pliable.
8. Apply the clay to the wire frame to create a person.
Instructions
Body Frame
1.Wash your hands thoroughly.
Stop Motion Photography
11. Set up your clay figure on the work surface. Set up your camera and tripod so that the figure is standing in profile to the camera (facing left or right). Take your first picture.
12. Raise the figure's left leg slightly, so it can still stand. Take the second picture.
13. Move the figure's left leg downward so it is flat on the floor, and move your figure slightly forward. Take your third picture.
14. Repeat the process with the right leg, taking a picture whenever you move the clay, until you have at least 10 pictures.
Creating the Movie
15. Open Microsoft Movie Maker.
16. Click "Import Pictures." Drag and drop each picture into the small squares at the bottom of the page.
17.Click the drop down arrow next to "Finish Movie."
18. Click "Save to my Computer," name the file and click "Next."
19. Click "Finish" and Windows Media Player will automatically play your movie.
