Training Tools for Frames

You've watched the intro video, have Frames installed on your computer, and are ready to strike out on your own. Use the resources below to get an overview of what you can do with this exciting animation and storytelling tool or find answers to specific questions.

Snacks | Recipes | Guides

Snacks

The Snacks are just-in-time references that provide answers to questions you have as you are working with Frames.
Level 3 - Advanced Use level 3 if you are comfortable on the computer and are ready for almost anything.	Level 2 - Intermediate Use level 2 if you have some computer experience, but do not consider yourself an advanced user.	Level 1 - Novice Use level 1 if you are new to using technology. Level 1 is also great for those just learning to read.

Recipes

The Recipes are tutorials which will help you get started using Frames.
Level 3: Clay Animation Create an Animated Idiom In this Recipe, you will learn how to create an animated movie using Frames. You will import a folder of images, add a title, credits, text effects, music, shapes, and transitions, and then export the animation as a movie.	Level 2: Clay Animation Create an Animated Idiom In this Recipe, you will learn how to create an animated movie using Frames. You will import a folder of images, add a title, credits, music, and transitions, and then export the animation as a movie.	Level 1: Clay Animation Create an Animated Idiom In this Recipe, you will learn how to create an animated movie using Frames. You will import a folder of images, add a title, and music, and export the animation as a movie.

Level 3: Digital Storytelling Retell a Poem In this Recipe, you will learn how to use Frames to retell a poem. You will import a folder of images, add text, text effects, music, and transitions, and then export the poem as a movie.	Level 2: Digital Storytelling Retell a Poem In this Recipe, you will learn how to use Frames to retell a poem. You will import a folder of images, add text, text effects, music, and transitions, and then export the poem as a movie.	Level 1: Digital Storytelling Create a Video Poem In this Recipe, you will create a movie to tell a haiku. You will import a folder of images, type text for the lines of the haiku, learn to add music and transitions, and then export the haiku as a movie.

Level 3: Blue Screen/Chroma Key Animate a Joke In this Recipe, you will learn how to use the Chroma Key to animate a clay character across a digital background. You will import a folder of images, use chroma key, add a background file, add a title, music, and transitions, and then export the animation as a movie.

Guides

The guides will introduce you to a variety of implementation strategies for Frames.

	Frames User's Guide Get started using Frames with this step-by-step tutorial.	Creating Digital Stories with Frames Techniques for using Frames for digital storytelling.	Storyboard template Give students this template to help them create a visual plan of their animated movie.

	Frames GuÌa del Usuario Empieza usando Frames con Èste tutorial.

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