27 Video Lessons
A comprehensive online course with 27 video lessons, which can be viewed on any device.A Masterclass
Learn from a professional stop-motion animator with over 10 years of experience.Made for Aspiring Filmmakers
We’ve designed this course specifically for aspiring animation filmmakers interested in making their own stop-motion animations. After taking this course you will have a complete understanding of the entire process of making stop-motion shorts from start to finish and will be able to take the next steps to making your idea come to life.
Learn Anywhere
Lessons look great on any device you own.Project Files
All original project files and assets featured in the course.
Subtitles Available
Video lessons include subtitles in Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese
What will you learn?
Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation
We’ll start by going over the basic principles of stop motion. What you'll need to set up a proper stop-motion environment, as well as a quick overview of Dragonframe - the industry standard program for stop-motion animation.
Setting Up a Scene
After we understand the basics of how stop motion works, we'll go over connecting and setting up a camera, as well as how to light our scene. Then we'll build a set for our animation sequence, and construct a clay character from scratch.
Animating a Scene
When our assets are ready, we'll get into animating all the shots for our sequence. We'll use Dragonframe's planning tools, audio tools, onion skinning & toggling, and even lip-syncing.
Exporting & Post-Production
When our animation is ready, we'll learn how to export our images from Dragonframe into an editing program such as Premiere, and learn how to use After Effects for rig removal and working with RAW files.
Dragonframe - The Industry Standard for Stop Motion.
This course uses Dragonframe, which is a high-end stop-motion software aimed at professional productions. If you don’t have access to Dragonframe, you can still implement the stop-motion principles learned in this course with any other stop-motion program.
Course structure
From our students:
Animator and Designer , Spain“ Bloop Animation provides a very simple-to-use learning platform, making all the content easily accessible. The option of downloading the video lessons makes it easy for me to carry the course with me wherever I go. I always have it on my iPad and it’s a constant reference. ”
Luis MIguel Guerra Abril
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the software included in the course?
No, if you’d like to use Dragonframe you will have to buy it from dragonframe.com. However, we do mention a few cheap and free alternatives you can use.
What hardware do I need?
As long as you have a relatively modern computer and can connect to the internet, and any kind of camera (DSLR, webcam, or smartphone) you should be good to go.
What if I don’t like the course?
No worries, the course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t like the course, simply email us and you’ll get a full refund, no questions asked.
Will I always have access to the class or is it just for a limited time?
You will always have access to all the courses and products you purchase from Bloop.
Will I get the whole course right away, or will it be available over a period of time?
You will have access to the entire course and materials immediately after purchasing.
I don’t know how to animate. Will I be able to follow?
Yes, however, we should mention that this course does not teach the concepts of animation, but rather teaches the stop-motion pipeline. Check out our Animation Foundations course for the basic principles of animation.
