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Introduction<\/h2>\n

In the previous chapter we described the basic spatial and technical requirements<\/strong> for producing two- or three-dimensional animated films.
\nWe also explained how to move the camera into the desired position<\/strong> using tripods or various set-ups.
\nThis chapter is about setting up and operating<\/strong> the camera, smartphone, tablet or webcam correctly.
\nThis knowledge is the prerequisite for creating animated films and also the basis for the next chapter The camera as a design tool in animated films.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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  • Read the instruction<\/strong> manual for your camera!<\/li>\n
  • Get an overview of the software<\/strong> and apps you want to use!<\/li>\n
  • Before each project, be clear about the quality of the films<\/strong> you expect from the participants.<\/li>\n
  • Be aware of the abilities of the target group<\/strong> depending on age, level of education or educational disadvantages!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Material, equipment and tools<\/h2>\n

The type of camera, technical set-up and apps have already been determined in the previous chapter<\/a>, depending on the particular form of animation. This chapter now deals with the operation and setting options of the related technology and software.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Main part<\/h2>\n

Operating the camera<\/h3>\n

Visibility of the screen<\/strong><\/p>\n

The person taking the photos should be able to see the screen<\/strong> of the camera, smartphone or tablet. If the camera is mounted on a tripod and positioned relatively high, it can be helpful for smaller participants to use a stool<\/strong>.
\nSome cameras also have a fold-out screen<\/strong> that can be moved in different directions. Then you can point the screen<\/strong> to the side or downwards and look at it while sitting.<\/p>\n

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DSLR without foldable display with stool for children<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/b>DSLR with screen folded down<\/em><\/p>\n

Remote control <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pressing the shutter release of a camera can cause the camera to shake, resulting in motion blur in the image. It is therefore advantageous to use a so-called remote shutter release.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition, a remote shutter release can be handy so that no one has to stand directly by the camera<\/strong> all the time while taking pictures, and\/or the person moving figures and objects can use the camera alone.<\/p>\n

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Wired remote releases can be purchased at a reasonable price<\/strong> as accessories for cameras. Some cameras can also be set and triggered via smartphone app or via computer software.<\/p>\n

For smartphones and tablets or iPhones \/ iPads, the volume buttons of headphones can usually be used as remote triggers.<\/strong> However, there are also special remote triggers that work with Bluetooth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A webcam is of course always triggered via the keyboard or mouse<\/strong> of the computer connected to it. Wireless keyboards or mice can also be used here.<\/p>\n

Controlling the camera with software<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you control the camera with software (e.g. Dragonframe) from a computer, it is not necessary to see the camera screen<\/strong>. You will see the camera image directly on the computer monitor.<\/p>\n

The large preview on the monitor also makes it easier to roughly play through the movements<\/strong> of the figures and objects without taking further pictures.
\nYou can also use the software to delete, copy or hide<\/strong> the pictures you have taken.<\/p>\n

A list of computer software can be found at the end of this chapter under External Links.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Example for the usage of a animation software on a notebook with a second screen for the animator<\/em><\/p>\n

Controlling the camera via an app<\/strong><\/p>\n

The „Stop Motion Studio“ app<\/strong> for Android and iOS \/ iPadOS enables you to transfer the preview image<\/strong> of a smartphone\/tablet or iPhone\/iPad to the second smartphone\/tablet or iPhone\/iPad.<\/p>\n

In this way, you can create an animated film in a similar way to a computer connected to the camera. You can also delete, move or copy<\/strong> individual pictures directly in the app.<\/p>\n

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Remote Smartphone as camera and iPad with „Stop Motion Studio app<\/em>„<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find more information about the „Stop Motion Studio“ app in the external links.<\/p>\n

Onion Skin function\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use of special animation software or animation apps<\/strong> has even more advantages. Here you will usually find a so-called onion skin function<\/strong>, with which you can superimpose the last photographed image<\/strong> semi-transparently on the current preview. This allows us to better estimate how big the changes are<\/strong> between the last picture and the current preview. Ultimately, how smooth the film will look<\/strong> depends on this.<\/p>\n

The more experience you gain, the less you will need the onion skin, as you will develop a feeling for how big the maximum changes should be.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The onion skin is also very practical if you have accidentally moved an object<\/strong> or a figure too much, or if you want to continue exactly where you left off<\/strong> after an interruption.<\/p>\n

Camera settings<\/h3>\n

Electronic aperture vs. mechanical aperture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mirrorless cameras usually support the use of the so-called electronic aperture.<\/strong> Especially in animated film, where thousands of exposures are made quickly, the use of the electronic aperture extends the lifetime of your camera<\/strong> compared to the mechanical aperture.
\nHowever, the electronic shutter has the „disadvantage“ that it does not produce any noise.<\/strong> The sound<\/strong> of the mechanical shutter can be helpful as a signal<\/strong> to know when your hands can come back into the picture to change the position of figures and objects.
\nSome cameras also allow you to set an artificial shutter sound<\/strong> when using the electronic shutter.<\/p>\n

Smartphones, tablets and webcams do not have a mechanical aperture<\/strong> at all, only an electronic one. In most cases, you can also set the noise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mirrorless and SLR cameras sometimes support the so-called „electronic front curtain shutter“,<\/strong> which only deactivates part of the aperture and the shutter noise can be somewhat quieter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image resolution<\/strong><\/p>\n

The image resolution of your camera should be at least as high as the resolution of the film you want to produce.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For example, if you want to produce a film in FullHD (or 2K),<\/strong> you need a minimum image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to be able to select sections of the images in post-processing without any loss of quality, your camera should have a significantly higher resolution<\/strong> than the film that is to be produced.<\/p>\n

For example, in order to be able to cut out a quarter of the photo for a film in FullHD<\/strong> without loss of quality (this corresponds to a twofold enlargement), the camera must have twice the image resolution<\/strong>. In our example, this would be a resolution of 3840 x 2160 (4K). Current smartphones and tablets usually have such a large image resolution. Cameras usually have a much higher one.<\/p>\n

However, current webcams<\/strong> often only have a resolution of FullHD<\/strong> by default. Therefore, you should make sure that it is a 4K webcam<\/strong> if you intend to use cut-outs in post-processing.<\/p>\n