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Students in Rondônia Learn to Turn Drawings into Cinema Workshops
Rondônia students use rotoscoping to transform drawings into animations in a free cinema workshop.
In brief
Rondônia students use rotoscoping to transform drawings into animations in a free cinema workshop. Rondônia students learned rotoscoping techniques to create animations using video references, inspired by writer Maria Firmina dos Reis. Originally reported by G1.
Students in Rondônia learn animation
Students from Candeias do Jamari participated in an animation workshop this Friday to create drawings and graphic interventions using video references.
Workshop teaches rotoscoping
The workshop, led by filmmaker Sávio Leite, taught students the rotoscoping technique used in animation since the early 1900s to create moving images from video references.
Homenage to Maria Firmina dos Reis
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The workshop honored writer Maria Firmina dos Reis by using her literary themes as inspiration for student animations.
Student feedback on workshop
Jemily Costa, a 15-year-old student, said the workshop provided new knowledge and skills she hadn't experienced before in school.
School receives book donation
The school received a book donation and a 'School Friend of Reading' certificate to encourage literacy among students.
School director highlights reading
School director Rosineia Alves Cirino emphasized how the school's name honors Brazilian writer Carlos Drummond de Andrade to strengthen reading habits.
Project expands to Rondônia
The Amazônia das Palavras project, funded by the Lei Rouanet, moves from Humaitá to five more towns in Rondônia for free workshops.
Workshop activities in Rondônia
The project includes free workshops, book donations, and cultural events like the Palhaço Soul circus performance in each town.
Project funding and goals
The project uses Lei Rouanet and federal culture laws to promote literature, cultural education, and Amazonian artistic expressions.
Next steps for project
The project will continue its workshops in Jaci-Paraná, Nova Mamoré, Guajará-Mirim, and Porto Velho to reach more students in Rondônia.
Here's the gist
Rondônia students learned rotoscoping techniques to create animations using video references, inspired by writer Maria Firmina dos Reis.
