daily activities

Movie-Making Magic
The Power of Storytelling
Have you ever wondered how filmmakers create compelling stories that evoke so many emotions for us as viewers—even though we're just sitting in our homes, watching on a screen? Today, we'll learn about the power of storytelling and explore how film studios like Pixar use images to bring stories to life. Then you'll get the chance to create a short film all about...you.
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- A sketchbook or a journal with blank paper
- A mobile phone or tablet with a camera
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
How are stories told through film? Where do filmmakers start when creating a movie?
Dinner Discussion
If our family was turned into a Pixar film, what would the movie be about? What would the characters be like?
Skip the Ads
Unfortunately, online videos often start with short advertisements. Remind your campers to click the "Skip" button as soon as they can to move ahead to the video.
explore
30-45 minutes
Before you can become a movie director and producer, you'll need to understand some of the techniques used to create powerful stories through film.
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create
30-60 minutes
Creating a storyboard is the first step to making a movie. Your unique perspective is your super power for creating the storyline for your film.
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move
30-60 minutes
The magic of a movie is the powerful story it tells. We connect with movies because they are personal, and we see a piece of ourselves in the movie. Let's try some mini movie-making of our own.
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