Question about polymer clay

Does anyone else do character modeling with Super Sculpy or the equivalent?  I have just started and found that there is a vast amount of information on the web about how to best smooth out surfaces.  I have tried a few substances using brushes, sponges and paper on oil-based clays using olive oil, 91% alcohol, acetone and naptha and found them all to work (although some flash off better and quicker).Does anyone have an opinion of the best solvent to use for smoothing for super sculpy (or the…Continue

Started by Robert M Holton in BEGINNERS 14 hours ago.

UEW episode #5

A brand spanking new, pay per view episode of UEW THROWDOWN!!! Be sure to like comment subscribe and share!!!https://youtu.be/WFWkz-M63z4Continue

Started by Ronin705 in BEGINNERS on Wednesday.

Can I set up a minimal studio in a small space? 18 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

Tags: lighting, Stage

Started by Devin in BEGINNERS. Last reply by Simon Tytherleigh Oct 23.

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

Tags: Software

Started by Stephen Edward Wood in ANIMATOR TALK. Last reply by Hans Jacob Wagner Oct 22.

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 Oct 22.

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

Tags: clay, epic, stopmo

Started by Susco Volkov in YOUR STOPMO FILM PROJECT. Last reply by Nathaniel Boyd Oct 10.