HamiltonBuhl ANI-KIT STEAM Education USER MANUAL
- June 4, 2024
- HamiltonBuhl
Table of Contents
HamiltonBuhl ANI-KIT STEAM Education
INTRODUCTION
“Students as producers” can be found in everything from gardening to media production, game design and programming. It provides engaging opportunities to teach digital literacy, citizenship, and creator’s rights.¹ Teaching kids multimedia skills develops their critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration capabilities and demystifies media and IT technologies.
Descriptions
This Is Where HB Animation Studio Kit From HamiltonBuhl® Comes In.
The simple and easy-to-use Animate It! software has an intuitive interface
with stunningly powerful features that will have your students creating stop-
motion animations in no time!
The Animation Studio Kit™ includes a 5MP, 30FPS, gooseneck webcam with a non-
slip base and “Animate It!” stop-motion animation software, developed by the
award-winning makers of “Wallace & Gromit.”
Almost any topic can be made more interesting using stop motion animation, and
students will learn from this exciting teaching technique. Simply plug in the
included USB webcam, grab an item – a toy, a fruit, a book, anything at hand –
and get animating!
Software Features Include
Capture from any webcam
Use the software to take images using a USB webcam to create animation
Import Audio
Add an audio clip from your music library or record directly from the
included webcam microphone
Drawing
Add 2D shapes to animations or as a masking tool
Import Video Images
Import both still images and video to use as a background in animations
Titles
Add the movie feel with titles, subtitles, and credits
Time Lapse
Set up the camera and use the time-lapse setting to record action over a
long period of time
Cross-Platform
Whether using a Windows or Mac computer, animate it!
HB Animation Studio Kit Includes
- Animate It! software
- 5MP digital webcam for ages 8+
Ideas for stop motion videos are becoming more and more imaginative, and the
technique is being applied to all types of content, from informational videos
to quirky advertisements.
Producing animations requires teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving, and
creativity. The HB Animation Studio Kit™ is perfect for students of all ages.
The Animate It! software is detailed without being overwhelming and kids will
love seeing the end result of their hard work.
Jan-2020 Update – We are working as quickly and diligently as possible to
ensure we have an upgraded version for the newly released Catalina (MAC OS X
10.15) in as short a time as possible.
Educational Dealer June/July 2017 – “Here is What Educators Are Talking
About,” by Tina Manzer
Animate It! Software Specifications
System Requirements
Windows PC Users
Windows XP, Vista, 7,8 or 10 Microsoft .Net Framework 4 (available as a
free download from the Microsoft website) Graphics card recommended and should
support DirectX 9 shader model 2.0
Mac Users
Intel Mac, OS X version 10.8 to Mojave 10.14.x (NOT AVAILABLE FOR CATALINA
OS)
NOTE: Jan-2020 Update – We are working as quickly and diligently as
possible to ensure we have an upgraded version for the newly released Catalina
(MAC OS 10.15) in as short a time as possible.
- USB webcam (included with HB AnimateIt Studio Kit)
- 5GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended)
- 2GHz CPU
- 100MB HD space
NOTE: Download a FREE trial of the software before entering your License Key. One key is entered, no software refund can be given.
Webcam Specifications
- A bendable arm allows for optimal positioning
- Internal Microphone
- Non-slip base
- 1x IR LED light: Infrared light for shooting at night and in low-light areas
- Shutter button: Easy capture for still images
- Compatible with Chrome book, PC with Windows XP, XP2, Vista, Win 7/8/10, and Mac with standard USB-a ports
- 5MP CMOS sensor
- Maximum resolution: 1080 x 720
- Rate: 30FPS @720p
- Interface type: USB 2.0 high speed
- Focal range: 30mm ~ Infinity
- Captured image format: BMP, JPEG, PNG
- Captured video format: AVI, WMV
- Working temperature: 14° ~ 104°
- Materials: ABS plastic
- Cable length: approx. 4’
Weight and Warranty
FAQ’s
What tools are employed in animation?
The most popular programs for 2D animation now in use are Moho (Anime Studio) Pro, ToonBoom Harmony, CelAction 2D, Stop Motion Studio, Flipbook, and Synfig.
What tools are required to create stop motion animation?
Puppets or clay figurines, a camera, a tripod, and lights. Applications or editing software.
What are the benefits of stop motion animation?
Simple and straightforward methods.
Now that we have the ability to follow animation techniques and create videos, stop motion sets the foundation for contemporary animators. The use of real- time frames and props results in breathtakingly gorgeous films. In other situations, tangible items like food, greenery, and so forth are also used.
How do I create animated films?
Here are a few easy steps to guide you in making your own animated cartoon
video. Use a capable animation creator as the first step. Choose a template
for your animated video in step two.
Step 3: Synchronize and animate.
Step 4: Include a voice-over or music track.
Publish, distribute, and download your animated video in step five.
Is HamiltonBuhl Animation Studio Kit good for student use?
Yes, this is quite friendly and safe for students or children to use.
Can a laptop be animated?
To animation on a laptop, you don’t actually need any special features or an uncommon type of laptop. There are features that will help you work more quickly and efficiently, but you can animate on pretty much any laptop as long as it satisfies the minimal requirements for the animation software you want to use.
Which type of camera do you employ for stop motion?
To make stop motion videos, you can use a DSLR, a tiny camera, or a webcam, but there are so many models available that it might be challenging to pick the perfect one.
What distinguishes cartoons from animated films?
When a video is exhibited as a sequence, the process of capturing successive sketches or positions of models to simulate movement is referred to as animation. Cartoons can be a drawing, television show or movie that uses animation techniques or both.
What are the two animation techniques?
Traditional animation is one of several types of animation. 2-D Animation (Vector-based) is a 3D animation.
What role does animation play in modern life?
Just a few projects that come to mind that use animation to model or test concepts planning for the built environment, engineering of all kinds, physics modeling, space exploration, real estate, meteorology, biology, medicine, forensics, aviation, and weather.