Advanced Stop Motion Techniques

Catalog description

This course will introduce SOFA students to advanced techniques of photographic single frame production. This course will concentrate on professional animation techniques used in studios. Fabrication techniques will also be introduced, including: sculpting, mold building, and basic prop making. Camera and lighting are explored along with rig removal and other post-production processes specific to stop-motion. The class will be divided into teams that will execute a final project complete with post and sound work.