Stop Motion Animation: How to Make & Share Creative Videos

by Melvyn Ternan

High-quality, easy-to-use cameras, free film editing software, and the popularity of YouTube and other video-hosting Web sites―have led to a revival of stop-motion animation. Despite the growing interest in this versatile art form, there are few resources offering guidance on the process. That's where this book comes in. Here, stop-motion master Melvyn Ternan offers practical instruction for a range of techniques and effects. Readers will With 600 full-color images throughout, filmmakers of all levels―from the young hobbyist to the professional animator―will find Stop Motion Animation to be an indispensable guide to mastering this visually stunning style of animation.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for an introduction to how to start to make stop motion animation. It reviews different types of stop motion - Lego, post-it notes, claymation etc. - using different equipment and materials.

[David Brinkman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was pretty cool, it made me realize how much time stop motion takes. A lot of great ideas. Very good for creatives.

[Mark Yoshida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice intro to stop motion animation (SMA). The book has inspired me to try SMA, and provided tips on getting started. Includes descriptions of different types of animation and how they're done, along w/ QR links to the videos.

[James Hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great, inspirational book full of good advice and tips. I am planning out my own claymation! Thanks for the motivation!