LEGO stop motion animation

So I am working on creating a stop motion video. Yet I need a few tips as I hath never done it before, I have heard that some of ye hath done it beforehand.
Therefore henceforth on this topic we shall discuss how to create stop motion videos with LEGOS.

I done some….

I done some....

You mean "we" right?

Wade was gettin our tacos at that moment…

The Lego Bible Bee video - https://vimeo.com/61228923 (I didn't make this!)

My brother's Lego videos…
The Lego Head Shop: https://vimeo.com/50298747
The Lego Bowling Alley: https://vimeo.com/47957170

And now he's working on one about the Prodigal Son. This one will (hopefully!) be much better quality than those other two. :P

Your best friend to help you create brickfilms, and to watch them too!

http://bricksinmotion.com/

I got the app in my iPod for brick filming but I haven't really have a chance to use it yet. Most of my brothers legos are packed away…. somewhere… :'(

Have you seen Michael Hickox's stop motions? : )

Is the app stopmotion? I have it, however I don't think that giant legos would work for it.

so, does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this sort of thing?

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I wish I could give you some tips… but I haven't done one before either… :P

That's okay.

That's okay.

So, how far have you gotten with this thing? Are you planning on making it very long? :)

Not very far, I have the script and a few sets built. Other than that not a lot done. Yes estimate 2.5 hrs.

2.5 hrs? For your first time? You're not gonna be able to. Try for short, 5 minute segments first, to get the hang of animating. Get your walk cycles down, until they are smooth. What kind of camera are you using, webcam or standalone?

I have done a few practice shoots. A canon rebel w/ tripod

How smooth are they? As I've said, bricksinmotion.com is a great resource for aspiring Brickfilmers. Their "Resources" section is full of tips and tutorials you can use to help you, especially in regards to walk cycles, lighting, etc.

You'll want to make sure that your lighting is consistent in all your scenes, or at least those in a similar environment. You also want to set your camera on a timer, don't let it take a picture as soon as you hit the button. When you touch it, you'll move the camera slightly, and that movement will show up in the finished product, as the dreaded camera shake. A remote shutter would be the best option, but in lieu of that, use a timed shutter.

I have done a few practice shoots. A canon rebel w/ tripod

MY Canon Rebel w/ tripod. :P

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