Stop Motion Studio

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Start with a few pictures and turn them into your first stop-motion movie.

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Learn the app
Fix a problem
Getting Started
The Magic of Stop Motion
Creating Your First Movie
First Steps Tutorial Video
Free vs. Pro Version
Feature Availability Across Platforms
Shoot Your Movie
Setup the Camera
Camera Tutorial Video
Start Animating
Animation Tutorial Video
Onion Skinning
Animation Guides
Animation Guides Tutorial Video
The Capture Mode
Creating a Time-lapse Video
Mixing Stop-Motion with Live Action
Selecting a Camera
Selecting the Optimal Camera Mode
Adjusting Camera Settings
Optimizing White Balance
Shooting on Twos
Image Format
Image Quality
Capturing RAW Images
Turn off Shutter Sound
Preventing Flickering in Your Movie
Edit Your Movie
The Movie Editor
The Movie Editor Tutorial Video
Adjust the Speed of Your Movie
My Movie is Too Slow
Preview Playback Settings
Preview Quality Settings
The Image Quality is Low in Preview
Not All Frames Shown in Preview
The Frame-by-Frame Editor
Frame Counter, Playhead and Capture Frame
Delete, Copy, Paste, and Beyond
Selecting a Sequence
Rearranging Frames
Thumbnail Symbols
In- and Out Point
Freeze or Pause a Frame
Retime a Sequence
Navigating the Timeline
Zoom In and Out
Scrub Video
Add and Adjust Audio
Add Audio
Add Music from Google Drive, iCloud or Dropbox
Sound Tutorial Video
Record Audio
Create Animation from Pre-Recorded Audio
Adjust Audio
Modifying the Duration of an Audio Clip
Adjust the Volume
Fade Audio In and Out
Audio Effects
Remove Audio
Sound and Music License
No Sound in Stop Motion Studio
Audio Button is Disabled
Some Titles in My Music Library Not Available
Customize Your Movie
Adding Opening Title and Closing Credits
Titles and Credits Tutorial Video
Set Foreground and Background
Adding Media Files
Add Fade-In and Fade-Out
Add Movie Effects
Set Aspect Ratio Mask
Add Text to a Frame
Adding a Frame from Themes
Draw and Erase
Merge Images
Watch and Share Your Movie
Sharing Your Movie
Selecting Export Type and Format
File Formats for Movie Export
Saving the Movie to Your Photo Library
Save Movie to Your Device
Export Your Movie in Square or Cinema Aspect Ratio
Share Movie to YouTube
Share Movie to Facebook, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Other Apps
Create an iMessage Sticker
Export All Images
No Save Video Option on Photo Roll
Trouble Exporting on Android
Movie File Corrupt on Windows Export
Troubleshooting Export Issues on Windows
Import Images
Import Images from Your Photo Library
Import Images from Different Sources
Batch Import Images on iOS
Adjust Cropping and Edit Images After Import
Import a Video Clip
Importing a Video Clip from Your Photo Library
Importing a Video Clip from Different Sources
Rotoscoping Guide
Green Screen
Using the Green Screen
Green Screen Tutorial Video
Changing the Background with Green Screen
Color and Sensitivity
Connect a Camera
External Camera Tutorial Video
Using a USB Camera
My USB Camera Is Not Recognized on Windows
USB Webcam on Chromebook Not Working
Unusual Patterns in Photos on Chromebook
Using a DSLR Camera
Supported DSLR Cameras
How to Use Your Sony DSLR Camera
How to Use Your GoPro Camera
How to Turn Off Auto Rotation on Your DSLR
Troubleshooting DSLR Connection Issues
DSLR Camera Does Not Take Pictures
DSLR Live Preview and Captured Image Differ
No Camera Live Image
I Only See a Camera with a Line Through It
Can't Access Camera, Photos or Microphone
Remote Controlling Stop Motion Studio
Utilizing Remote Shutter Controls
Utilizing Headphones as a Shutter Remote
Using an Apple Watch as a Shutter Remote
Capture a Photo with Apple Watch
Bluetooth Camera Shutter Remote Control
Using a Bluetooth Remote
Volume Shutter Not Working
Keypad Support
Remote Camera
Using the Remote Camera App
Manually Connect to the Remote Camera App
Create a Temporary Wi-Fi Network
Troubleshooting the Remote Camera App
Remote Camera Not Working
Edit an Image
Using the Image Editor
Edit an Image
Draw Onto an Image
Brush Color, Size and Opacity
Apple Pencil
Add Text, Shapes and Images
Add Facial Expressions to LEGO® Figures
LEGO® Tutorial Video
Selecting and Rearranging Layers
Copy, Paste or Delete a Layer
Selecting Multiple Layers
Removing Objects from Frames
Conceal and Reveal Brush
Masking Tutorial Video
Manage Projects
Project Browser
Open a Project for Editing
Play a Project
Rename a Project
Share a Project
Export Projects from Free to Pro Version
Export a Project to a Different Device
Transfer a Project Using iCloud, Dropbox, or Other Services
Transfer a Project Using AirDrop
Export a Project Using iTunes
Export a Project Mobile to Desktop
Delete a Project
Restore a Deleted Project File
I Accidentally Deleted the App and All My Projects
Duplicate a Project
Merge Project
Import a Project
Manage Projects Files
Can't Locate Project Folder on Android
Create a New Library
Open a Library
Purchase and Licensing
Upgrade to PRO Version
Is the Upgrade a One-Time Purchase?
Free vs. Pro Version
Can I Get Desktop Free if I Own Mobile?
Can I Get Mobile Free if I Own Desktop?
Restore a Previous Purchase
Share a Purchase with Family Members
Transfer Purchase Between Platforms
Transfer of Purchases
Finding the Activation Key (Desktop)
Download an Older Version of the App
Purchased Feature but Not Unlocked
Google Family Library Not Allowed
Troubleshooting In-App Purchases on Android
App Settings and Platform Info
App Settings
Keyboard Shortcuts
The App Is in the Wrong Language
Stop Motion Studio for iPhone, iPad, Android, Chrome and Fire
Stop Motion Studio for Mac and Windows
Manual Camera Mode Not Available on Android
App Closes Instantly on Windows
Error Message on Windows Start
App Crashes on Android When Creating a New Project
Education and Classroom
Stop Motion Studio in the Classroom
Setting Up Stop Motion Studio with Shared iPad
Deploy to Managed Users on ChromeOS
Configure Default Options via MDM
Deploy Stop Motion Studio 2 on Windows 11 through Endpoint Manager
Deploy Stop Motion Studio 2 on Windows 11 — Manual Installation
Deploy on Windows 10/11 via Endpoint Manager
App Installation Failed via Intune
Help and Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Official User’s Guide and Tutorials
Become a Beta Tester
Camera Not Working: Start Here
Restore a Store or Website Purchase
First Aid
How to Find Device Info for Support
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