Stop Motion: Create Animations with Your Smartphone

Start by getting to know Coke Riobóo and Lourdes Villagómez a little better. They welcome you to the course by talking about their professional careers so far. They also share their biggest influences and explain their personal understanding of animation as a form of personal expression and social critique.

Take a brief look at the history of stop motion and explore the work of some of your teachers' favorite artists. Coke and Lourdes go through the essential tools and materials, from household objects to recycled items.

Now it's time to get to work on your project! Learn to prepare your film set paying close attention to light and the surroundings. Animate your characters using the ""pixelation"" technique and give regular objects a new lease of life by turning them into your protagonists. Also discover how to use your camera's timer to your advantage.

Your teachers help you find inspiration and start to see the world around you through the eyes of a true animator. They guide you through the organization of your project, the animation itself, and the editing of each scene. They leave you with some final tips for sharing your piece with the world on social media.