Kickstarter

A special thank you on the project blog: http://learnimation.tumblr.com/

A private link to the project on Vimeo as soon as it is complete (with the link you can share it with family and close friends, since we don't plan to release this project to the public online in the near future).

"Easy Ways to Make Animation:" A downloadable "how-to" booklet compiled and designed by the MICA animation team and e-mailed for you to print out, including: 1. Five ideas for animation warm-up and acting activities. 2. How to make a jointed cut-out animation character and make it come to life. 3. Our favorite animation "how-to" links. 4. Links to some great animation online. AND the private Vimeo link, and thanks on our blog.

A professionally-made DVD of the project, including all of the short films in "Memory Tricks" and the "Making Of" video. (International backers must cover shipping costs), AND Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet and thanks on our blog.

"Creating Visual Memory Tricks: A Study Guide and Lesson Plan." Written by Lynn Tomlinson, this downloadable guide helps teachers and parents to use these animated mnemonic devices made by the Jemicy and MICA team, to help students create visual memory tricks of their own, to remember math facts, spelling, and other things. AND the DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet and thanks on our blog.

Your CARTOON PORTRAIT, drawn by one of our MICA animation artists (e-mail us your digital image and we'll e-mail your portrait back), AND Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet, and thanks on our blog.

YOUR NAME in the "Special Thanks" credits of the final film compilation. AND DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog. (International backers must cover shipping costs)

"How to make cut-out animation characters" personal lesson via Skype with Lynn Tomlinson and some members of our animation team. AND your name in the credits, study guide, DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog.

Select seating at the public screenings of the films; a cool MICA tote bag with a selection of art and animation supplies; AND your name in the credits, DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog. (Baltimore-area pick up only).

A three-hour private family stop-motion animation workshop at MICA led by two MICA animators (Baltimore area only, must be before May 30 or after September 1 - no summer workshops). AND select seating at screenings, a cool MICA tote bag with a selection of art and animation supplies, your name in the credits, study guide, DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog. (Baltimore-area pick up only).

Animation Starter Kit: A cool MICA Tote bag filled with a Mini Zoetrope; a flipbook; animation modeling clay; selected animation and art supplies, The Animation Bible (featuring a description of Lynn Tomlinson's animation workshops for kids) and a selection of animation books; AND Skype lesson, your name in the credits, DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog. (International backers must cover shipping costs)

A looping animated cut-out HD video family portrait (or animated video of your house, your pet, etc.), created by the MICA animation team, directed by Lynn Tomlinson, (in the style of the animation on the Kickstarter video), on DVD and as a digital file. You can play it on your TV or computer as a moving family portrait. Contact us for more information if you are interested. AND your name in the credits, DVD, Vimeo link, downloadable animation booklet & study guide, and thanks on our blog.