STOP MOTION: When Two [Objects] Become One

Remember how Matilda could move objects with her mind? In this course you will learn how you can have that power too with the use of stop motion animation. You'll be animating two (or more) objects becoming one, with them colliding together and transforming into a new object.

This class is great for beginners as well as hobbyists or animators already working in stop motion. Some understanding of the stop motion technique is ideal, but even if you have never animated before if you follow the lessons step-by-step you should still be able to achieve something magical.

In this course you will learn:

• How to animate acceleration
• How to rig an object for flight
• About shooting a clean plate
• How to paint a rig out in Photoshop
• Adding SFX in the edit
• Plus tips and tricks 

You will need:

• A DSLR (that is Dragonframe compatible) or a smartphone. A full list of Dragonframe compatible cameras can be found here: https://www.dragonframe.com/camera-support/

• A form of stop motion capture software. I will be using Dragonframe 4 (30-day FREE trial is fine) or you can use the Stop Motion Studio (a free app you can download on your smartphone)

• Object(s) to animate. This can be anything you have lying around at home (preferable small)
• Video editing software like Premiere Pro 
• Photo editing software like Photoshop for rig removal

Learn even more with my tutorials on YouTube

Find other great Skillshare classes on animation.

• Introduction
• Choose Your Objects
• Get Comfortable
• Clean Plate
• Moving Your Objects
• Rigging
• Rig Removal
• SFX and The Edit
• Exporting
• Final Thoughts