Make Yourself a Superhero

Make yourself a part of the Action!! Use the Make A Motion Graphic Everyone Can Create Project to transform yourself into a superhero!

This lesson utilizes the Keynote, Camera, Photos, and Notes app to allow students to insert themselves into a motion graphic that can be used in a comic book panel. This is a great way to help students express and breakdown a story or process into multiple parts, all while putting themselves into the action and showing off their creative drawing superpowers!

The Process

Want to have your learners add themselves into a motion comic?! Follow the stupendous steps in the action packed panels below!

Preparation is key! Find a solid backdrop and take some pictures of yourself in action poses. (You might need a sidekick or the camera timer to make this easier) 

Set the scene! Create the perfect backdrop to your panels! (If you have an iPad Pro with Apple Intelligence the magic wand tool in notes is super helpful!)

Laser Like Focus! Add the perfect image to your Keynote. Remove the background from your image.

Unleash the power of creativity! Use your creative drawing skills to turn yourself into a superhero.

Dynamic Duo! Select and group your image and drawing.

Time for Action! Animate (The Make A Motion Graphic Everyone Can Create Project is a great point of reference to make your story come together!) 

Share your powers with the world!  

Comics have always been a way for readers to see a piece of themselves in larger than life tales. This activity and helps students find ways to incorporate themselves into the story they want to tell.

What ideas can you implement in your classes by combining images and drawings? Try bringing them to life with the Making a Motion Graphic Everyone Can Create Project!