This year, we are going to be going through the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther on Sunday mornings in our Student Bible classes. I came up with the idea to create some short videos to lead some, if not all, of the lessons. I thought I could use some small sets and do a little stop motion animation as well as live action with props and figures. Since the first lesson starts in a couple weeks (in fact I had to push it back), I am in full speed mode creating the props, sets and figures. I will be using a GoPro for most of the shooting. After I do the first two or three videos, I am going to be inviting the help of some students and adults to help complete the project.
A side goal of working on this for HP, will be that I will make the curriculum available for purchase for other churches. We are looking at about a 26 week curriculum package with lessons, resources and videos.
Here are some pictures of the process so far...
Concept sketches
Sculpting process...
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| I used aluminum foil balled up around the end of a nail. The nail will make it so I can turn the figure's head. |
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| Ezra is beginning to take shape. |
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| Esther will be used later on, but here head and figure are almost complete. |
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| I use a heavy steel wire for the armature. The heads can be removed from the bodies so that I can use them for other characters. |
Ezra's House:
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