"But if you're in doubt of what to buy - you could give Tahoma2D a chance it's freeware. And can do everything you need to begin with!! And a hell lot more...."
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"I had a conversation going with Poul at Stop Motion Pro if it would be possible to buy a national wide licens for use at schools in Denmark. And we went quite far with it. I made a UI incorporating the logo of the Danish film institute, but the…"
"I will probably announce another one early next year after I get the site updated. "
"I just started getting interested in stop motion again after a few years. I wish I particapated in the Halloween Jam. Are there plans for another one in the near future?"
"I had to look up what an angler fish is….creepy. Enjoyed your making of, I realized I should have made a making of video when I was animating the last shots. "
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"Thanks for the info on the hinges, I didn't know about those! Quality time with a hacksaw sounds about right..."
"I love everything about. Of course your animation and lighting are killer, but the details get me, the exposed brickwork, the paper skeleton, her broom looks so nicely used, the pattern on her dress! Beautiful."
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Reviews for "Stop Motion Pro" Software? 5 Replies
Greetings,I'm currently creating a portfolio for a master's program whose software arsenal includes "Stop Motion Pro" for those who choose stop motion animation as the medium for their thesis. I was wondering if anyone on the site has used this software, and if so, what your thoughts are about its quality. I appreciate the feedback.- SP.S.Here's a link for the software, if you're curious:https://www.stopmotionpro.com/Continue
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Started by Stephen Edward Wood in ANIMATOR TALK. Last reply by Hans Jacob Wagner 7 hours ago.
HALLOWEEN is the theme for STOPMO JAM 3. Deadline is SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 144 Replies
Get ready for STOPMO JAM 3!This time the theme is everyone's favorite stopmo time of the year: HALLOWEEN!So what is a STOPMO JAM?It is a series of short animated ideas that all relate to the theme. We've done Spring and Run in the past, this time it's Halloween!Puppets can be made of clay, paper,…Continue
Started by Anthony Scott in YOUR STOPMO FILM PROJECT. Last reply by Anthony Scott 12 hours ago.
Can I set up a minimal studio in a small space? 17 Replies
Hi all,I've been lurking a bit and I really appreciate the breadth of knowledge people are sharing here!I'm looking for advice about setting up a small space for a beginner to work through the full process of stop motion animation. My partner is an accomplished artist who's been wanting to get into stop motion for many years. She has all the skills and experience she needs to set up scenes and make puppets and sets, the problem has always been getting space and equipment for a production. We're…Continue
Started by Devin in BEGINNERS. Last reply by Aela Wild on Wednesday.
Animation timer tool for iPhone 10 Replies
Hi all,At Röda roboten animation we have developed a tool for planning animation, especially stop-motion which is what we do most.It's an animator's stop-watch, but it also records the motion of your hand (the rotation) so you get a graph, much like a curve that you usually sketch on the x-sheet. It shows your motion exactly, with the speed and acceleration on every frame.If you think this could be useful in your work, have a look here:…Continue
Started by Staffan Erlandsson in ANIMATION TOOLS. Last reply by Hans Jacob Wagner Oct 15.
Preview of New Website Design 7 Replies
Ning, which hosts this site, has been wanting me to upgrade to Ning 3.0 for years now. The current site operates on Ning 2.0 which has been fine, although I have been noticing that they are focusing more on 3.0. Some of the functionality of 2.0 has been lost or buggy over the years. So I decided to go ahead and start to develop the new site on the side. I opted for a more…Continue
Started by Anthony Scott in WEBSITE NEWS AND FEEDBACK. Last reply by Anthony Scott Oct 12.
Feature-length clay movie "Vordum: price of death" 1 Reply
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vordum-price-of-deathContinue
Started by Susco Volkov in YOUR STOPMO FILM PROJECT. Last reply by Nathaniel Boyd Oct 10.
Please Introduce Yourself 615 Replies
Use this space to tell everyone about yourself and your interest in stop motion animation.Continue
Started by Anthony Scott in CHAT BOARD. Last reply by First City Films Oct 10.
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 10 Year Best Animation Online
It's our 10th Anniversary and we're celebrating 10 years of the world's best shorts with online screenings!We're hosting 10 Years Best Film, 10 Years Best Comedyand 10 Years Best Animation online for 1 week each during the2021 ESFF this November!From Vietnamese drama to Canadian animation you can see ouraward winners and some of the best films from 10 years of theEdinburgh Short Film Festival online only!Tickets available here:…Continue
Started by Paul Bruce in CHAT BOARD Oct 10.
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Halloween 30 sec version
Here is the longer version of my StopmoJam3 entry. My idea of what would fit into 15 seconds was a bit unrealistic, so although I did manage a brutally cut-down version to submit, this 30 second version is more like I had imagined it would be. One shot that was mainly a means to get from a black frame at the start (as required for the Jam), using the cape to fill the screen, had to be cut from the Jam version, so I used it for the title here.…
ContinuePosted by StopmoNick on October 17, 2021 at 6:45pm — 3 Comments
SMJ3: Shooting notes
The set met my expectations visually, but foam core does not stand up to animation. It bent, curled and moved at the slightest touch. It would have been better to mount it on plywood to stiffen it.
I used tungsten lighting ('cuz that's what I have). Light coming from the direction of the moon was filtered with a blue gel normally used to correct for daylight. Lights from inside the room were bare tungsten. White balance was set in the camera for tungsten. I had hoped for a more…
ContinuePosted by Dave Cooley on October 10, 2021 at 2:06pm
NEW Film idea (Let it Slide)
Hey, so remember when I talked about my film idea "AMNESIA"? Well I scrapped the script. It's gone. It's dead. I decided that I wanted to make something more original and interesting, so I started writing the script, and designing the characters for a new film that I am fully passionate about, it is called "Let it Slide". It's about a kid named Nathan who visits his uncle, who runs a restaurant that sells sliders. Nathan tries to pitch the idea of adding breakfast sliders to the menu to his…
ContinuePosted by Kevin McMillan on August 19, 2021 at 11:39am — 1 Comment
Film Idea (amnesia)
Hey everyone. I came up with an idea for a short claymation. It's plot is not entirely original, but it's still a project that I want to commit to. It's called "Amnesia", I still don't have a full idea for the plot, but I have a basic idea. I'll post more updates along overtime.
Posted by Kevin McMillan on August 10, 2021 at 4:31pm
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