DESIGNING THE CHARACTER CREATION PROCESS FOR A STOP MOTION FILM ART AND HISTORICAL ANIMATION FROM BREATH OF AYUTTHAYA IN PHETCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are to 1) Create characters for a stop motion animation film from Breath of Ayutthaya in Phetchaburi Province 2) Develop the composition of materials used to create characters for a stop motion animation film 3) Develop the character's internal movement mechanisms in the body and face. It is qualitative research. The population and sample included the general public, students, and animation film personnel, totaling 80 people. Key informants included art and history experts. Character design and animation, totaling 9 people, collecting information on history, arts and culture, design, sculpture and animation. Research tools include: 1) Structured interviews to collect in - depth information on art and history. Character design Composition of materials in construction Movement mechanism 2) Satisfaction questionnaire after visiting the exhibition to study the results of satisfaction Statistics and data analysis include descriptive analysis. The results of the research found that 1) In creating characters for stop motion animation films, characters were designed by studying the history of each person along with interpreting the meanings of paintings and sculptures that appeared in temples to create character characteristics. that has a unique identity by designing 18 characters. 2) Developing material composition with a variety of character properties. Reflects the character's relationship to location. Showing the spirit of the material and corresponds to the character's movement characteristics. 3) The movement mechanism is derived from the relationship of the character's characteristics with the composition of the materials used to create each character. which has 4 movement patterns.