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How To: Install the iKITMovie stop motion animation software
iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB streaming camcorder and you are ready to make your own brickfilms or clay animation (claymation) movies. If you wish, you can simply import your JPG images (640x480) that you have already taken with your camcorder or digital still camera for simple editing.
How To: Lip sync a Machinima in World of Warcraft
This will show you how to lip sync machinima films in World of Warcraft. This is a lesson about making machinma characters move their mouths with your dialogue while within World of Warcraft. Don't make overdubs like the old Godzilla over dubs from Japan. We need to sync the lips with the talking. The animation must be redone. Swap out different mouth sizes for each syllable. Customize mouths by using animator's cartoons to show what they look like relative to the audio.
How To: Learn the six animation principles
Check out this instructional stop motion animation video that illustrates the six animation principles:
How To: Keep armature puppet standing without a tiedown
Armatures basically stand up on their own, but while animating, the balance might become uneven and precarious. An easy way to keep the puppet standing is to give the armature large feet. Watch this video animation tutorial and learn how to build an armature puppet that will stay down during the stop motion animation without using a tiedown.
How To: Discover claymation stop motion animation
Making an animated film? This short and easy animation tutorial provides beginners the bare minimum to begin creating a claymation or stop motion animation film. This instructional video shows how to move claymation characters, how to control the lighting, and how to create a visually interesting set with props. This claymation video also compares the different results when you vary the frames per second.
How To: Make a Mamshmam's claymation character
This quick instructional claymation video reveals how to make a Mamshmam claymation clay person for a stop motion animation video. Follow these simple steps to create a Mamshmam claymation character: roll into a ball, pinch the top to create the head, push the middle to make the stomach, squish the sides to create arms, push down clay to finish legs, and smooth him out.
How To: Make a claymation character for stop motion animation
Here is a video tutorial that offers basic tips on crafting a simple claymation character using everyday, household objects. Soften a single chunk of material and pull your claymation character's limbs and head from it. Insert a toothpick (or armature) to stabilize the body and head. Pull out facial features with small tools. Experiment with different poses and facial expressions to make a fun animation. This playful claymation how to video is great for beginning animators, so sit back and en...
How To: Do the sandercurl claymation trick for stop motion
Watch this short animation tutorial on how to perform the sandercurl trick for claymation animation videos.
How To: Sculpt hair onto a claymation armature
The final humanizing step in building a claymation armature is the crowning step, the head of hair. As hair moves independent of the body, and is not a solid unit, it can be especially tricky to sculpt out of clay and to attach properly. Watch this video animation tutorial and learn how to sculpt a head of hair onto a clay armature for a realistic stop motion figure.
How To: Pose a claymation armature for stop motion animation
This video animation tutorial demonstrates the process of moving a clay armature into poses for stop motion animation. It can be a challenge to instill expression into an inanimate object, but therein lies the skill of a talented animator. Watch this instructional video and learn how to pose a claymation figure.
How To: Dress and pose a clay armature for stop motion
This video animation tutorial shows how to take a raw claymation figure and apply a costume onto it, as well as pose it in a scene. In this particular video, the demonstrator creates a wrap-around dress out of a sheet of clay and position it onto the armature. Also shown, is the process of molding the armature into a natural shape or body position as a starting point of a scene. Watch this instructional video and learn how to dress and pose an armature for claymation stop motion animation.
How To: Make clay look like fabric for stop motion armatures
This video animation tutorial demonstrates a technique for creating a fabric-like effect out of clay for stop motion figures, or armatures. Instead of smooth clay, try to give a more authentic finish to clay that will be used to create clothing. This technique will also create patterned fabrics. You'll need to chop the clay up first in a food processor, and then put it through a pasta machine. Watch this instructional video and learn how to make clay look like fabric for claymation armature c...
How To: Make stop motion animation
This video will show you can create a good stop motion animation, just like Gumby.
How To: Do a stop motion animation
Are you a fan of Gumby? This video will show you how to make your very own stop motion video with clay figures.
How To: Make a keyframe video and animation in amateur film
This tutorial will show you basic keyframe and animation techniques for amateur film making.
How To: Break down cartoon construction with JohnK
JohnK (creator of Ren and Stimpy) explains cartoon contstruction and how to learn from other people's art.
How To: Create simple claymation using a digital camera
Check out this video to learn how to make a basic claymation sequence. You can expand on this technique to create claymation animations for your film and video uses. This technique involves using a still digital camera and importing it into Quicktime Pro.
How To: Make a simple stop motion animation using a drawing
Watch this video to learn how to make a simple stop motion animation using a drawing of a knight. It took approximately 90 minutes to make. Use your own drawing to make a stop motion animation movie!
How To: Make a simple wire armature for a stop motion puppet
Watch this great stop motion animation tutorial to learn how to make a wire armature for a stop motion puppet. Also, learn some tips on adding clay to the armature and animating the puppet.
How To: Make wire armatures for stop motion
Learn how to use 16" gage aluminum wire to make stop motion puppet armatures. It is very easy to do, and wire works great for anyone just starting out. You can also see how to make basic wood feet using tie downs.
How To: Make eyes for clay animation puppets
This tutorial teaches you how to modify delrin balls using a pin vice and 1mm drill bits. The end result is a really nice set of eyes that you can insert in your clay puppet for animation.
How To: Make a 3D stop motion animation figure
Watch this video to learn how to make a 3D stop motion animation using playdoh and a wire armature. You must have some knowledge of stop motion animation and Movie Maker software to make an animation. This is easy to do and just takes some creativity.
How To: Make a wire armature for a stop motion puppet
Learn how to make a stop motion armature with end nuts and 20 gauge wire.
How To: Do stop motion animation with the right equipment
This video shows you how to do stop motion animation and what equipment is required.
How To: Make stop motion movies with clay
Claymation is an animation form by using stop motion filming. Learn the technique and how many frames or shots you need to make your movie.
How To: Create stop motion animation
DIY Stop Motion Animator, Javan Ivey, shows us how to create stop motion movies with some great software and helpful hints.
How To: Rotoscope
Videomaker magazine shows you how to create rotoscoping effects (the same animation effect seen in their videos) for your videos.
How To: Do cartoon animation
In this free video series on how to animate drawings, learn the basic techniques and principles behind capturing your artwork.
How To: Draw animations
In this video series on how to draw animated cartoons, learn the fundamental techniques and principles that guide the development of any animation idea.
How To: Create single frame animation
You can learn how to create single frame animation by shooting many photos with a digital camera and lining them up properly for editing. The video should run at 30 frames per second and you have to manually control the camera's settings.
How To: Create claymation characters
Go Magazine and CHTV have teamed up to give you insight into the world of claymation. See how to create claymation models and storyboards to use in your own clamations with the help of The Clayman & Associates. A good introduction but you'll need to figure out a lot on your own. Create claymation characters.
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