STEAM: Make a Paper Zoetrope by Jamie Hudson

All levels | 15 min 31 sec

Make a Paper Zoetrope
Overview00:37
Materials00:22
Make a Paper Zoetrope14:32

Taught by Jamie Hudson

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Scientist and maker Jamie Hudson shows you how to make a handheld paper zoetrope which creates an easy 10-frame animation and demonstrates persistence of vision, which tricks the brain into turning many still images into one moving image. This is how all cartoons and movies are made, and you get to make an animation of your own with a Cricut and some poster board. Putting together this classic piece of movie-making history requires no glue. The Cricut does all the work, and you just need to fold it together and let your imagination do the rest.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Two sheets of Cricut posterboard
Unsharpened pencil
Pencil eraser
Marker
Regular 8 1/2" x 11" inch paper for film strip
Fine point blade
Cricut marking pen
Light grip mat
Cricut and mobile device to access Design Space

Downloads:

Download Materials List Blank_Strips.pdf

Learn how to:

Make a zoetrope out of paper using the Cricut
Use Cricut Design Space software
Assemble paper pieces to create a 3D project
Create a simple 10-frame animation

What you'll get:

Step-by-step instructions from Jamie Hudson showing you how to make a paper zoetrope
HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable SVG files
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students