Project MOST and Little Animation Studio are thrilled to announce a NEW Stop Motion Animation Camp for inspired young filmmakers. “Claymation Party” will take place Monday, August 11^th through Friday, August 15^th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A collaboration with Brooklyn based children’s animation studio The Little Animation Studio, this unique opportunity offers hands-on stop motion + fine art filmmaking that will explore the magical fun of this classic filmmaking technique. Young filmmakers will work in small production groups to design and create unique clay worlds and plasticine characters and will bring them to life using professional grade software "DragonFrame Stop Motion."  Students will use DSLR cameras and Mac laptops, and will have a chance to record their own sound effects during a foley exercise. Voice overs will be recorded after voice actors are selected. Finally, the campers will get in front of the lens themselves during a "pixilation" exercise (the animation of living subjects). The finished animated short films will be edited together with sound and music and will be shared via password protected online link. Visitors to the Vimeo page can download the film to view.

“I love teaching this unique approach to stop motion animation. It feels important to give children access to professional tools and to teach them how to interact with technology in a mindful way which celebrates not just the product but also the process. I regard each student as a unique learner and love to see the creative magic that happens when they collaborate. Film production encourages team work like no other!” – Laura, Little Animation Studio

"I am so excited to bring Laura Bellmont and The Little Animation Studio to Project MOST! I have had the opportunity to see Laura interact with students and to witness how students' work is brought to a new level by giving them professional equipment and the guidance of a passionate and gifted teacher.  It is heartening to see students use technology in a creative way that fosters problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking." - Martha Stotzky, Education Director

Cost for the full week is $1,100 and all materials are provided, but students should bring their own lunch and water bottle. Limited financial assistance is available. For financial assistance please email jacqueline@projectmost.org. For more details and to register, please visit https://www.projectmost.org/workshops-events.