Teaching kids multimedia skills develops their critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration capabilities and demystifies media and IT technologies. This is where HB Animation Studio Kit from HamiltonBuhl® comes in. Simply plug in the included USB webcam, download the "I Can Animate" Software, grab an item - a toy, some fruit, a book, anything at hand - and get animating! The "I Can Animate" software is detailed without being overwhelming and kids will love seeing the end result of their hard work. For ages 8+, the HB Animation Studio Kit™ includes the easy-to-use “I Can Animate” stop-motion animation software and the SuperFlix™ 5MP, 30FPS, HD gooseneck webcam with an internal microphone and weighted, non-slip base. The simple and easy to use "I Can Animate" software (available for both Windows and Mac IOs) has an intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features that will have students creating stop-motion animations in no time! Features include: - Capture from webcam (SuperFlix™ webcam included!) using the software - Onion skin up to five frames at a time to ensure smooth and flawless action. - Playback review, edit your animation at any point. - Import audio from your music library or record directly from the SuperFlix™ mic. - Import video & images to use as background in your animations. - Multiple undo and redo. - Add 2D drawings to your animation or use as a masking tool. - Add that movie feel with titles, subtitles, and credits. - Use a green screen to to import stills or movies as background - Choose from a range of export resolutions including HD - Software works on both Windows and Macs - Duplicate and reverse frames - Set playback frame rates on clips - Supports multiple clips - Autosave so work is never lost. - And there’s much, much more! Ideas for stop motion videos are becoming more and more imaginative, and the technique is being applied to all types of content, from informational videos to quirky advertisements. Almost any topic can be made more interesting using stop motion animation and students will learn from this exciting teaching technique. Producing animations requires teamwork, collaboration, problem solving and creativity. So, get animating with the Animation Studio Kit from HamiltonBuhl! ANI-KIT Includes: One "I Can Animate" Software; One SuperFlix 5MP Webcam "I Can Animate" Software General Requirements: Minimum of 100MB HD Space; 1.5GB RAM (2GB RAM recommended); 2GHz CPU; USB webcam (included with HB "I Can Animate" Studio Kit) Windows PC Users - Minimum Recommended System Requirements: PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, 8 or 10. Microsoft .Net Framework 4, available as a free download from Microsoft website. Graphics card recommended and should support DirectX 9 shader model 2.0 Mac Users - Minimum Recommended System Requirements: Intel Mac, OS X version 10.8 to Mojave 10.14.x (NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR CATALINA OS) IMPORTANT NOTE: Download a FREE trial of software before entering License Key. Once key is entered, no software refund can be given. Webcam: Bendable arm allows for optimal positioning Webcam: Comes with internal mic Webcam: Includes non-slip, weighted base Webcam: 1x IR LED light: Infrared light for shooting at night and in low light areas Webcam Shutter button: Easy capture for still images Webcam: 5MP CMOS sensor Webcam: Maximum resolution: 1080 x 720 Webcam Rate: 30FPS @720p Webcam Interface type: USB 2.0 high speed Webcam Captured image format: BMP, JPEG, PNG Webcam Focal range: 30mm ~ Infinity Webcam: Captured video format: AVI, WMV Webcam: Working temperature: 14° ~ 104° Webcam: Made of ABS plastic Webcam: Approx. 4’ cable Webcam: USB 2.0 Plug Webcam: Gooseneck for optimal positioning Webcam Compatible with: Chromebook, PC with Windows Windows XP, XP2, Vista, Win 7/8/10, and Mac with standard USB-a ports Webcam: Specs and color are subject to change without notice For Ages: 8+