Using plasticine, paper cut, toys... students learn about the processes involved in the creation of an animated film, from story development to final editing. Students participate in special exercises, including imagining a story, storyboarding, and character and scenery creation. An introduction to camera techniques and frame- by-frame animation will also be provided. Once filming is completed, the Freeze Frame facilitator will offer an introduction to editing. The final assembly, including the addition of titles, credits, voices and a soundtrack, can be a long process and will be completed at school or by the facilitator at the Freeze Frame office.

This workshop allows students to experiment with video cameras. Students learn simple, in-camera special effects from demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students explore and learn the skills and techniques needed to tell their stories visually, through a series of exercises, including the creation of a story, development of a storyboard, and introduction to camera techniques. Once filming is completed, the Freeze Frame facilitator will offer an introduction to editing. The final assembly, including the addition of titles, credits, voices and a soundtrack, can be a long process and will be completed at school or by the facilitator at the Freeze Frame office.