Here's a great idea for using a video camera to make your own animations using things that we've made on Finger Tips. For example - do you remember the Sock Ness Monster? He can be animated really easily. Just take away one of the loops so that it's spare. Work out an animation sequence. Imagine the motion he'd make if he was gliding through the water. First, his head would dive in... ...then his tail would disappear with a splash. Then his head would pop back out of the water... ...and so would his tail! This is called a cycle - a repetitive movement. It's easy to animate a cycle - or make it move - using a video camera. Set up your video camera on a tripod or secure surface. If your camera has a pull-out screen, turn it over so that you can see your work area, and what you're doing. Use a remote control to drop in and out of record. This way, you won't move the camera because you won't have to touch it! How you choose to animate is up to you. You'll get better with practice. For your first attempt, start with a clear shot. Get out of the shot and press record. Let the camera record a tiny amount of tape and then press again to stop recording! The trick is to ensure that the only thing that moves between shots is the model that you're animating. If you catch yourself in the shot it'll look strange and distracting! Rewind and play to see how it looks. If you're not happy, just rewind and try again! If you made the Herb Nerds, you can use the same method to get them moving. And if you're feeling really adventurous, why not animate all the stages of a Top Make? Like showing how to turn a drinks bottle into a Penguin Skittle!