What is this course about?

Ready to step into the non-digital world of stop-motion animation? There’s no Undo button or Copy & Paste here! In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn all the stages of a physical stop-motion product – setting up and lighting a home studio, rigging objects for controlled movement, and making it all look pretty in post-production. All with a splash of animation principles.

A stop-motion is a straight-ahead approach to animation – one that requires a sharp instinct and the patience to build a performance one frame at a time. Kevin will share the unique insight and experience he’s gained over his decade-long career as a professional stop-motion animator.

Course curriculum

What will I learn in Stop Motion Course?

12 lectures / 4h+

Setup and Shooting (Part 1)

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Stop-motion production exists in the physical world! We’ll start with a full overview of a basic stop-motion set and the unique considerations of each piece of equipment.

Setup and Shooting (Part 2)

Timing and Spacing

Arcs, Multiple Objects, and Replacements

The Bouncing Ball (Squash and Stretch)

Rig Removal

Blocking Animation

The Frog and the Rabbit

Ball into a Box (Between the Keys)

Character Performance (Anticipation and Overlapping Action)

Coffee Cup Advertisement (Part 1)

Coffee Cup Advertisement (Part 2)