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  Michael Hulas May 9, 2017 at 5:22am

  Hey Nick, I just found your U-tube channel and I almost spit out my coffee laughing so hard at the video you made of the latex hands, and the puppet of Bin Laden. Great tutorial, and totally halarious. And also I hope you except my invitation. Mike.
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  Adam Dowling January 28, 2016 at 3:26am

  Hi sorry to pester you, but I would really appreciate your help. I have you seen you help so many many people on this site over the years, but I have a really confusing problem. I have been doing stop motion for many years now, but only since last year have I tried to make it a profession, but one thing in stopping my work looking professional is the bad flickering in my films. I’ve tried everything. Im using a canon, so I decided to buy a high quality Nikon lens adapter, so I can mount the older style manual aperture lens. I then bought a older style manual Nikon lens, to override the the aperture, but I still have the exact same flickering! It really doesn’t make sense and I have tried nearly everything. Do you any suggestions , thanks for your time I really appreciate it.

  Also here is my setup:

   

  • Using Dragon Frame
  • Using Dedolights
  • Using a canon E0S 600d, with very pricey Novoflex adapter E0S/ NIK NT
  • Using a Nikon manual aperture 55mm Macro lens
  • Wearing black clothing
  • Room with no other light coming through over than dedolights.
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  Daniel Freire June 6, 2014 at 6:56pm

   Hi Nick Hilligoss! My name is Daniel, I'm from Curitiba - Brasil. I'm a big admirer of your job. I'm working now with stop motion and your jod is a great reference for me! Sorry for my bad english. By
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  Metalmadcat April 15, 2014 at 7:01am

  Hi Nick, don´t mean to bother. just so you know I left you a private message on monday, I´d be very thankful if you could reply whenever is possible. Thanks.
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  Cait August 26, 2013 at 1:23pm

  Hi Nick.  Your puppets all look great!  I am interested in making a latex puppet, but it's a creature and doesn't have the luxury of hiding aspects of it's creation with clothes.  This is my first time attempting a latex puppet.  I was searching online for good sources for really in depth instruction.  Would you know of any books that cover the topic in detail?  I sent a friend request to message you this question, but then realized I could just comment it.  Anyway, much appreciated.  Be well!
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  RastaByDay NinjaByNight June 19, 2013 at 10:03am

  accept my request, i'm a 13 yr old animator and you inspire me.
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  RastaByDay NinjaByNight May 20, 2013 at 12:52pm

  You are the best, you are an inspirartion to me. Please accept my request that i sent you 3 months ago
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  Nadia May 5, 2013 at 5:34pm

  Hi Nick, I wanted to thank you for your tutorials.  They really are the best sources around for puppet fabrication, especially for beginners like me.  So, again, thank you!
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  RastaByDay NinjaByNight April 14, 2013 at 11:29am

  Hi, i'm currently making a Life sized realistic, raptor head puppet for stop motion, that involves recycled cushion foam, Aluminium wire(for the armature frame) glue, plywood, liquid latex, screws, washers, and paint, do you think that all purpose glue will be good for sticking the foam to the wire and the plywood? P.S You're awesome, and my project is inspired by the building of your amazing Dragon head puppet. I will post the finished project, and and animation to go with it, on your page. I hope you read this and i hope you enjoy the results.
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  Justin September 5, 2012 at 10:50am

  Just wanted to say thanks for the info.. It was helpfull.