McLaren's Workshop for pc

McLaren's Workshop for Pc

Published by National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada on 2021-07-21

  • Category: Photo & Video
  • License: Free
  • Current version: 1.0.13
  • File size: 193.26 MB
  • Compatibility: Windows 11/Windows 10

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★ ★ ★ McLaren's Workshop Overview


What is McLaren's Workshop? The McLaren's Workshop app is an educational app that allows users to watch 51 classic animated films by Oscar-winning director Norman McLaren for free. It also offers three workshops - Paper Cut-Outs, Scratch on Film, and Synthetic Sound - that enable users to create their own animations using McLaren's groundbreaking techniques. The app also includes 11 short documentaries that provide a thematic analysis of McLaren's work, an exclusive essay on his works by Don McWilliams, and his complete illustrated biography.



Software Features and Description

1. McLaren’s animated films are landmarks in the history of cinema and have been celebrated around the world, winning an Oscar (Neighbours), a Palme d’Or in the short film category at Cannes (Blinkity Blank), a Berlin Silver Bear (Rythmetic), a Berlin Silver Plaque (Begone Dull Care), and several BAFTAs (Blinkity Blank, A Chairy Tale and Pas de deux).

2. The SCRATCH ON FILM Workshop allows you to scratch, draw and paint free-form images directly onto film frames, a technique McLaren made famous through inspired films like Blinkity Blank and Begone Dull Care.

3. Make your own animated films with the PAPER CUT-OUTS Workshop, using the paper elements and original backgrounds McLaren created when he animated his classic film Le merle.

4. With this workshop, you can try your hand at the synthetic sound experiment McLaren undertook in his vibrant and award-winning Synchromy, whose music was created by drawing directly onto the soundtrack area of the film strip.

5. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is proud to offer unparalleled access to the incomparable work of Norman McLaren, Canada’s best-known animation filmmaker.

6. The McLaren’s Workshop also gives users free access to 11 short documentaries that will guide them through McLaren’s impressive filmography, providing a thematic analysis of his work.

7. -DRAW DIRECTLY ONTO FILM FRAMES with the SCRATCH ON FILM Workshop.

8. -WATCH 11 short documentaries on Norman McLaren and his work.

9. -MAKE YOUR OWN ANIMATION with the PAPER CUT-OUTS Workshop.

10. The McLaren’s Workshop requires iOS 5.1 and above.

11. -CREATE A MOVIE & SOUNDTRACK with the SYTHETIC SOUND Workshop.

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:



Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 10
  2. Windows 11

Install McLaren's Workshop app on your Windows in 4 steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using McLaren's Workshop on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "McLaren's Workshop"
    • The search will reveal the McLaren's Workshop app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once McLaren's Workshop is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including McLaren's Workshop.
    • Now enjoy McLaren's Workshop on PC.

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Get APK for PC → National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada 3.00 1.0.13


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McLaren's Workshop functions

- Watch 51 films by Norman McLaren for free

- Watch 11 short documentaries on Norman McLaren and his work

- Store films for up to 48 hours of offline viewing

- Make your own animation with the Paper Cut-Outs Workshop

- Draw directly onto film frames with the Scratch on Film Workshop

- Create a movie and soundtrack with the Synthetic Sound Workshop

- Read an exclusive essay on McLaren's works by Don McWilliams

- Discover McLaren's complete illustrated biography

- Requires iOS 5.1 and above

- Can be run on an iPad 1, but recommended to use an iPad 2 to fully enjoy all the app's features.


Pros:

- Access to all of McLaren's films, tons of notes, and workshops

- User-friendly setup for creating videos

- Hidden gem of an app for animation buffs and artists

- Inspiring and innovative content

- Some videos can be watched without wifi


Cons:

- Cost for making your own videos

- App may force close after purchase (needs fixing)



Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Amazing and fun

    By Atraiyu (Pcmac user)

    McLaren was such a creative spirit and innovative force in animation history that any animation buff or artist should check this out. They won't regret a second of their time - heck, I've decided it makes keeping my iPad worthwhile. I can't believe how much content there is - access to all of his films, tons of notes, and workshops. Finding out that this was an app - especially after I had to sell my boxset of McLaren's work - just completely made my week. Thank you so much NFB for making access to these films and technique explanations so easy. I hope this inspires many other creative types like me in years to come.
  • Was really excited...

    By probablyjoel (Pcmac user)

    I was really excited about the animation part of the app. It worked well till I actually purchased it... Now it force closes every thine I open the app. Please fix.
  • Worth the Money!!

    By Eugene Fitzherbert (Pcmac user)

    Wow!! This app is a true hidden gem and I love it! There are quite a few vidoes u can watch without wifi! Yes, to make your own videos it does cost, but very much worth it! The setup is very user friendly - i have never made a video in my life, yet now love it! The app gives u details on what the vids do as well, so download and check it out! Cannot praise this app enough!!
  • Wonderful funny fun amazing app

    By OnTheEast (Pcmac user)

    The app part is fun, but the amazing part is the films, which use cell techniques to make animations. You can create you own using the same techniques made easier by iPad, but I'm not no very creative and just watched these wonderful short animations. Plus you get to learn some about their creator if you choose.

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