Animation: Basic Camera Techniques
Artists: Messerle and Opstad

Paul Messerle and Keith Opstad demonstrate the principles of animation using a camcorder with and without an animation stand. Students use a light table and a simple registration device to develop animated drawings which are then taped on the camcorder. Cut paper animation is also shown as a technique to create moving objects. The video also discusses career opportunities and different areas of animation such as developing backgrounds, in-betweens, and character development. 29 min.