How to Make a Simple Claymation With a Webcam and Windows Movie Maker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Grab a chunk of clay (non-drying is best) and make a character.

   The most basic kind of character is the "clayman".
   
   The clayman is a simple human shape (head, arms, a chest, legs) with few if any details.
   
   The picture above features a slug.
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   Step 2: Set up your camera on the table/your set you built

   Be sure to hold the camera down, and get the best focus on your picture. , Different lights do different things with the color of the video. ,,,, This makes the slideshow go by faster, making a movie. , Make sure everything works properly. ,,
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   Step 3: and make sure it doesn't move.

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   Step 4: Light the table/your set and position the clayman so that the camera picks it up well.

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   Step 5: Start taking pictures

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   Step 6: You can move the camera to different places in the set to when you do this it is a new folder on the desktop.

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   Step 7: Open Windows Movie Maker.

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   Step 8: Click Add Videos and Photos on the top left side of Windows Movie Maker.

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   Step 9: The clips should shrink once you drag them to be shorter.

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    Step 10: Hit play.

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    Step 11: Click the Save Movie icon on the top right side and choose your preferred setting.

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    Step 12: Enjoy your movie as many times you want.

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