Traditionally, creating a stop motion would require the following: a camera or DSLR and a computer with a professional stop motion software - as you need to see the next movement as you are animating - and the wires, cords, lighting and set up that goes along with production. Prefer to watch and learn? Check out this step-by-step video
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How to make a stop motion video using your phone
You can spot them when you see a short video where there is an illusion of the product moving on its own – you won’t be able to see hands making the object move. This technique works particularly well in social ads as they are short, eye-catching and can tell a story about a product without relying on sound or text. It gives the illusion of magic and is a super engaging type of short-form video to integrate into your social media content. Stop motion is a form of animation where a series of individual images that are pieced together at a fast pace to create movement. You might know this technique from stop motion movies like Wallace and Grommit, where the objects appear to be moving on their own (ooh, spooky!)īut alas, it’s not witchcraft or supernatural forces at play. In this post, we’ll be sharing a step-by-step guide on creating stop motion animation, from our friends at stop motion app, Life Lapse. Short, loopable content is key to increasing views and watch time, and stop motion does just that. With everyone from Starbucks to Sephora using this technique, it’s everywhere right now - and for good reason. Want to promote your product-based business on Reels or TikTok, but stuck on what to post? Here’s an idea for you: stop motion!