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Lazy Reader - New Episode of Puppet Show Based on Stop Motion
Hi guys!A friend in need is a friend indeed, this is the all times moral that teaches you a lesson. Check out a new episode of Jolly Battle puppet show based on stop motion.See More
"Quality video shooting specs, like better video colour depth would be one. But for that you need external drive, and stopmo firmware compromises some video shooting things. So RP was my choice."
"I usually go to DP Review to see what they say - they would have reviewed the two cameras, and have all the specs. I don't see much reason to go for the R."
"Is there any reason to buy the “R” over the “RP” other than the +4 megapixels? Trying to determine if the R is worth $900 more?"
"Thanks for posting that link Simon, his channel is a goldmine of Resolve Tutorials."
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Lazy Reader - New Episode of Puppet Show Based on Stop Motion
Hi guys!A friend in need is a friend indeed, this is the all times moral that teaches you a lesson. Check out a new episode of Jolly Battle puppet show based on stop motion.Continue
Started by android_jolly in YOUR STOPMO FILM PROJECT on Monday.
Canon eos R or RP? 13 Replies
I am planing to bye new camera, and it seems that Canon EOS R or RP is way to go. Has enyone some experiences about those?Stopmotion Firmware is something that seems to be great for Dragon. But does it maes up the video shooting options? "The shooting screen cannot be displayed with resolution of 1920…Continue
Started by Tatu P in CAMERA & STAGE. Last reply by Tatu P on Monday.
Tips for Davinci Resolve? 17 Replies
Has anyone got any tips they could share for working in Davinci Resolve? I am just getting into it, and it seems fairly good for stop motion. Interested to hear from anyone who has some experience with the program.Thanks!Continue
Started by Simon Tytherleigh in STOP MOTION & COMPUTERS. Last reply by Anthony Scott on Sunday.
How to 12 Replies
Hardening the fabricHello everybody! I've recently started to learn some dressmaking for puppets, and although I've more or less managed to modify patterns to fit my puppets and get decent results, I'm still having a problem with the stiffness of the fabric.I know there are people who insert wires in the hems, or glue a wire mesh on the inside. I've also read that some people use much more classic sewing methods like interlining or starching to stiffen it.I'm open to try any option, but I'd…Continue
Tags: Costume
Started by Victor Villalba in HAIR & COSTUME. Last reply by StopmoNick on Sunday.
Please Introduce Yourself 611 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 Matthew Kite on Saturday.
Video compositing & green screen key framing 13 Replies
Hey guys, A project came up where I'll have to do some green screen + video compositing in after effects/premier. This is not a subject I have experience with yet... Would anyone be able to share some resources on how I could learn this more in detail?Thanks in advance!Continue
Started by Dornex in BEGINNERS. Last reply by Simon Tytherleigh May 6.
I make Lego animations! 1 Reply
Hello. I make Lego stop motion videos (brickfilms) on my YouTube channel! If you have any tips you can give me on how to improve my animation skills, please let me know! (Keep in mind Lego figs have a limited range of movement)https://youtube.com/c/SeanHenneberryContinue
Started by The Meh Enthusiast in YOUR STOPMO FILM PROJECT. Last reply by Simon Tytherleigh May 4.
Latex Build-Up Puppet Head 2 Replies
Hello,I'm watching StopmoNick's amazing youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uG-ZIOXZ7w and currently making both methods of a puppet head, one using a hardened interior (epoxy putty and in my case some bakable sculpey in place of the wood) with a dislocated jaw and the other with foam and dislocated jaw.As in his video, I'm using latex with acrylic paint for the surface. After enough layers, my latex dries looking very…Continue
Started by Evie Metz in BEGINNERS. Last reply by Evie Metz May 3.
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camera rig for product video made with mostly 3D printed parts
Camera sits on a block which is 3D printed and hot glued with just a small drop. Lazy Susan with pointer and armature for product. Background held up with supports.
Posted by John T. Vonachen on May 2, 2021 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment
Off-Grid Animation Studio
Hey Folks!
I own an animation studio called Springtime Jellyfish, http://www.springtimejellyfish.com and I've spent the last year and a half milling my own lumber and constructing an off-grid tiny house animation studio in the woods of upstate NY. I've calculated out what I need for solar and it's EXPENSIVE, so I've started up a gofundme to cover the costs of the solar system. Please give it a look,…
ContinuePosted by Cait on April 30, 2021 at 7:50am
SMJ3: Painting the set
Painting the concrete block wall consisted of first painting a base layer of gray then adding black and brown washes for depth and color. White was dry bushed on to further bring out the texture.
Liquid acrylic ("craft") paint was used throughout.
The walls were assembled using rubber bands and some wedges that define the angle of the walls to…
ContinuePosted by Dave Cooley on March 16, 2021 at 11:16am — 1 Comment
Does anyone have any experience using arri 150s for stop motion animation? I thought it was my other lights but its actually the arri which produces this flicker and occasional shift in light. I h…
Does anyone have any experience using arri 150s for stop motion animation? I thought it was my other lights but its actually the arri which produces this flicker and occasional shift in light.
I have tried everything. shooting at 1 second, changing fuse and bulb, covering up the back of the…
Posted by Jacob Lee on March 9, 2021 at 4:33am — 19 Comments
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