Make Your Own Movies With Merlin

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Aardman director Merlin Crossingham shows how to make short animated films at home.

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Merlin explains what animation actually is, and shows you how to get started with your own short film by coming up with a simple idea for a story.

Merlin demonstrates how to create a simple set for your film and fill it with props that can be easily found at home.

Merlin shares some great ideas for using everyday objects as the main characters in your animation.

Merlin explains how to set up your camera and lights so you are ready to start animating.

Merlin shows how easy it is to animate and shares some top tips about how to move your characters.

Merlin explains how to finish your animation by editing it, adding some sound, and creating titles and credits.

Merlin shows you how to make your very own Morph out of modelling clay.

Merlin works with some young animators who are making their first ever short films.

About this series
Aardman director Merlin Crossingham shows how to make short animated films at home.
PGHD
GenreCartoons
Seasons1
ChannelSky Kids