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Curtis Jobling, Kudlian Soft and FilmStreet, Team up for AnimateIT '08
Curtis Jobling
Curtis Jobling is an author and illustrator based in the UK.
Working in publishing and animation he is the designer of the BAFTA winning BBC show Bob The Builder, as well as creator of Frankenstein's Cat.
Early work in animation included model and puppet painting on Wallace & Gromit's "A Close Shave" and Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!"
He's also the creator/director/producer of Nickelodeon's Curious Cow interstitials, a series of animated shorts featuring the varied and hilarious deaths of a bewildered bovine.
Read some great hints and tips on animation from Curtis
Kudlian Softare are the developers a range of intuitive colourful and award winning software packages already used in many schools in the UK and abroad.
The company has a particular strength in the field of digital video and especially in animation.
Kudlian are also currently involved in developing new materials to harness the potential of using digital video in the curriculum and an exciting new software range for the Apple Macintosh, including new data logging software.
Film Street, is a free, interactive website designed to bring film and filmmaking to children under 12, their parents and teachers.
Film Street aims to introduce children to a wider range of film and inspire them to make their own films, in a fun and creative way.
Visitors to Film Street are welcomed by 'Nicky' and a cast of friendly, animated characters who each share their filmmaking knowledge in one of eight exciting locations. Each location contains pop ups, film clips and interactive games that teach children about every aspect of filmmaking from animation and costume to camera angles and lighting.
Film Street has a fully moderated online Cinema which previews the latest releases, children's film from around the world and provides a forum for the exhibition of children's own films.
Nicky
Read some great hints and tips on animation from Curtis Jobling.
Download a Story Board to start planning your animation
There are also many websites where children, their teachers and parents can learn everything they need to know about filmmaking and animation.
Of particualr interest to schools embarking on animation might be;
Visit the web's friendly and FREE filmmaking site for under 12s, Film Street.
Activities to print off and complete:
There is a Teachers section on Film Street with advice and guidance on how to use filmmaking to support the primary curriculum and bring cineliteracy into your classroom, including resources to support the Primary Framework for Literacy.
Teachers can become part of Film Street's education community by registering to receive Film Street's free teacher's newsletter.