Software workflow. Dragonframe settings and post-production in After Effects.

Special effects. Explosions, water, and flying in miniature.

Character design to puppet. Translating 2D concepts into 3D figures.

Lighting for stop motion. Consistent illumination and the flicker-free setup.

Budgeting a stop motion project. Time, materials, and realistic timelines.

Tie-down systems. Keeping puppets stable on smooth and rough surfaces.

Sound design process. Building the audio world for a silent visual medium.

Puppet building day. This character has 12 interchangeable mouth shapes.

Frame rates and timing. How movement speed creates emotion in stop motion.

Replacement animation. Pre-made faces and the production technique of Laika.