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Dutch animator Quentin Haberham, who is currently studying at the National Film and Television School in the UK created this short in only three days for a student project, about an unsuspecting bookworm betrayed by the object of his affection. His pixilation film is a fascinating combination of human puppetry, object animation, and a custom-built 3D set. Colorfully layered walls and foreground props keep each camera angle from looking flat. Close up shots of the yellow book follow a pointed gaze from the actor (00:32), and more emphasis is given whenever the manual focus ring is used (00:15), drawing attention from background...

Whether you are a stop motion maniac or a college football enthusiast, this creative brickfilm short promoting the games on ESPN scores a touchdown on every level. What's especially fascinating about this brickfilm is the absence of traditional minifigs. Track the subtle camera movement and angle variations when they introduce each player. Combined with precise movement of the figure, this is an effective technique to improve the pacing of your story. The scope of the field gives space to zoom out and contrast with the tight shots, and the careful use of fake stadium lights heightens the overall realism of the...

There is a galaxy of stop motion LEGO Star Wars films on YouTube and other video sharing sites. Short films, long films, trailer remakes, original stories and comedic recaps are just a few of the many Star Wars brickfilms animators have made to-date. Here’s some of our favorites, both old and new! The Fastest and Funniest LEGO Star Wars story ever told With Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming to theaters in December, you might need a quick recap of the story to-date. Animator Garrett Barati provides just what you need in this fast, funny summary! LEGO The Force Unleashed...

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Dastoli Digital sent me a fantastic paper cutout animation, titled: “The Seafarer and the Moonlight”. Note to self: Avoid sailing under the full moon with vikings. All of the animation elements are made from paper. The backgrounds were glued together and photographed as one piece, while animation elements were cut out and photographed individually. All the parts were brought into Adobe After Effects for colorization and animation. More photos and description of the animation process can be found on the Dastoli Digital Facebook page, and studio blog. Additionally, you can subscribe to their YouTube channel. I really like the animated waves in...