The Stop-Motion Handbook

The Stop-Motion Handbook Links as they exist here (http://www.stopmotionanimation.com/handbook/)
An Introduction… Newbies Please Start Here. written by Mike Brent

Making a Digital Stopmotion Film: The Process in a Nutshell written by Mike Brent
Choosing a Camera for Stop-Motion • written by Mike Brent & Eric Scott
Stop Motion Software (Framegrabbers) • written by Lionel Ivan Orozco

 

 

 

 

 

PUPPETMAKING

Overview of Puppetmaking Techniques  written by Mike Brent

Sculpting and Moldmaking Overview and Links • written by Mike Brent

Properties of Different Clays  written by Mike Brent

Building a Wire Armature for Your Puppet • written by Marc Spess

Building a Wire Armature with Tie-Downs  written by Anthony Scott

Making a Low Cost, Low Tech Stop-motion Puppet • written by Mary Murphy

Using Wax and Silicone Putty  submitted by Mike Brent

Press Molds for Puppet Heads • written by Mike Brent & Jason Spyda Adams

Building up a Classic Stop-Motion Monster  written by Richard Svensson

 

 

 

 

SET BUILDING

Building Sets  written by Mike Brent

 

 

ANIMATION

The 12 Principles of Animation  annotated for stop-motion by Mike Brent

Claymation or Stop-Motion: What’s the Difference? • written by Mike Brent

The Animator’s Toolkit  written by Anthony Scott

The Importance of Using Gages  written by Anthony Scott

Special Effects: water, fire, flying, jumping, throwing • written by Mike Brent

A Simple Flying Rig  written by Anthony Scott

Lip Sync Tutorial • written by Don Carlson

POST PRODUCTION

Megamotion Motion Blur Technique  written by Peter Montgomery

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