Teacher Resources
The following teacher resources to accompany our films have been developed in collaboration with educators. These resources fulfill Nebraska State and Common Core Social Studies Standards, Common Core English Standards, and National Core Media Arts Standards.
Educational Resources
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Teaching Guides
Student Storyboard and Shot List Examples
These student works exemplify how to create a storyboard and shot list based on a written script. These boards are used when filming or animating to provide the team with clear expectations.
Michael Shiner Animatic with Film
This clip showcases basic animatic drawings compared to the final film, providing students with clear ideas of the evolution of a drawing to a final animation.
Michael Shiner Storyboards with Film
This clip showcases finalized storyboard drawings compared to the final film, providing students with clear ideas of the evolution of a drawing to a final animation.
Making Shiner With Motion Capture
This clip showcases how our team used mocap suits and 3D-modeled clothing to recreate our actors for a scene on a bridge. This shot was complicated by the fact that we needed an aerial shot, therefore computer-generated visual effects were needed.