Stop Motion Teamworking Evidence

During this section of the assignment there was a task established in which groups of students were formed to perform a short stop motion picture sequence using some anatomical models provided during the session. Due to personal circumstances the author was unable to attend the first session of this, however was able to make up the assignment through a future session. During this the author and one other student proceeded to develop an idea and choreograph and shoot the stop motion footage which is provided to be discussed in a post analytical reflection. During the animation the subject was that of two stick figures, one issuing a silent command as the other aims to surrender. The first stick figure commands two giant hands to pursue the target and the camera follows a chase scene of this resolution. During this task the development of the idea became the first port of call. As an intended quick task this began as a brainstorming session of a few ideas and the practicality of them. Once there was a discussion and agreement on the footage subject the division of the workload came a priority. The author would be in charge of the animation adjustments with the other student controlling the camera and directing the scene, a streamlined and easy process followed as the scene was navigated and the footage was shot and taken and processed into a stop motion animation.

Reflection

During this task the process went as I had expected, as a general rule in any team working aspect it is always important to utilise people’s strengths and minimise weaknesses where possible. In this task, although a simple one it can prove difficult to collaborate and agree upon ideas within a group of people. In this scenario I decided to allow room for my colleagues’ ideas to shine so that I could provide the support to make that vision become true. In my own personal view I believe although I can take and fit any role as needed, my speciality lies in helping and assisting others. In this I feel a successful part of how we managed to achieve this task was through mutual respect and agreement to accommodate each other where it became important.