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Introduction<\/h2>\n

Stop-motion animation is a simple way of making animated films.\u00a0By gradually\u00a0moving objects against a\u00a0backdrop, and taking photos at each stage, you can create the illusion of continuous motion.<\/p>\n

In this chapter we will show you how to produce a stop-motion animation video\u00a0\u2013\u00a0whether this is with a\u00a0photo camera, smartphone, webcam or camcorder in photo-camera mode. You’ll learn to\u00a0set up and\u00a0shoot\u00a0the video, and to carry\u00a0out the post-production process on a computer, tablet and\u00a0even a smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Before shooting:<\/p>\n

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  • Finalise the script and\/or storyboard.<\/li>\n
  • Get together\u00a0all the necessary props, backdrops\u00a0and equipment (camera, tripod, lights).<\/li>\n
  • Darken the room so you’re completely independent from natural light.<\/li>\n
  • Ensure you can transfer the pictures of your camera to your editing software.<\/li>\n
  • Pick a quiet space \u2013\u00a0a room, a car, or anywhere else that isn’t exposed to noise \u2013\u00a0where you can record any sounds and voice-overs you might need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Equipment and tools<\/h2>\n
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  • any type\u00a0of camera that can produce individual\u00a0digital photographs<\/li>\n
  • a tripod, lights (a desktop light or professional filming lights), a table or space on the floor, something to cover the windows with.<\/li>\n
  • for 3D animation: modelling clay, paper or any other material out of\u00a0which you can build your figures and miniature film sets. Or you could use\u00a0readily available toys and backdrops.<\/li>\n
  • for cut-out animation: paper, coloring pencils\u00a0and scissors<\/li>\n
  • a computer, tablet or smartphone for post-production, with an animation- or film-editing programme. You may need image-editing software too, to help you edit the individual photos if necessary.<\/li>\n
  • a sound-recording device, for any voice-overs, sounds or music you want to create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Main section<\/h2>\n

    Stop-motion animation\u00a0goes back all the way back to the early days of film-making. And\u00a0it’s still a great way to tell stories and express your creativity.<\/p>\n

    Stop-motion is an\u00a0opportunity to create\u00a0a film with many\u00a0‚actors‘, great film ’sets‘, ’stunts‘ and special effects. You have maximum control over the process, and you don’t even have to leave the room.<\/p>\n