STOP MOTION STUDIO TUTORIALS

Bring your ideas to life.

Start with your first movie, learn a new technique, or give your LEGO® characters a little personality. Follow along at your own pace.

The basicsAnimation skillsLEGO® animation

The Basics

Learn animation with our easy-to-follow video guides. From your first shot to the final edit, we'll show you how to create amazing stop motion movies.

New here? Begin with “Get started,” then follow the videos in order to make your first movie.

Get started

Basic camera setup

How to animate

Plan your animation

Edit your movie

Music and sound effects

Remove unwanted objects

Add titles and credits

Change the backgrounds

Take advantage of a full-size camera

How to Animate

Learn animation fundamentals with easy, step-by-step video tutorials.

Stretch & Squeeze

Spacing

Timing

Start Slow, End Slow

Curved Paths

Anticipation

Keep It Flowing

Exaggeration

Bringing It All Together

LEGO® Animation Guide

Learn to animate your LEGO® characters. Our guide makes it easy for any skill level to create captivating stop-motion animations.

Scene Setup

Walk Cycle

Gestures and Emotions

Jumping, Flying, and Throwing

Special Effects

Facial Expressions

More Videos on YouTube

For additional inspiration and tutorials, check out YouTube.

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