Shoot Your Movie

Start Animating

Begin shooting the stop-motion sequence. Move each figure bit by bit in very small increments each time. It may involve the entire body if the figure is walking, or it may just be an arm, head, or leg. If you are moving only one body part and find that the figure is tilting or threatening to fall over, use poster tack or stickum under the feet or other areas touching a part of the set. Repeat the movement sequence until your action step is completed.

Tip: If you want your figure to look like it’s flying you can use a string to secure it in place. Later use the Erase Objects from the Frames to remove the string. Just make sure to take a picture without the string at first."