Summary

FAQs

• What is stop-motion animation?

  It is a filmmaking technique in which the animator manipulates the physical objects, moves them in small increments, takes photo, moves again, takes photo, and so on. As a result, when the series of images is taken and played back, we see it as a movie, an independent motion. Such animation can be filmed at different frame rates, but the most popular ones are 12/15/24 FPS (frames per second).

• What things/objects can be animated in stop-motion?

  Any sort of physical product can be translated into stop-motion (from coffee beans to clothes), so stop-motion is perfect for showcasing different products. If there is no product/physical object but service to be explained, or an invitation to be sent, a family/company story to be told, a music clip, or film credits, then it could be done with paper, felt, clay, plasticine or any other material which work better with the concept and the brand. The props will be carefully crafted and animated to meet the customer's needs. We can even animate people in stop-motion (called pixelation) if the models are required.

• What information do I need to get started with the work?

  I need to understand the following things: - What kind of animation are you looking for (examples, references if you have any)? - Information about your company or brand (website, social media accounts, etc.)? - Desired deadline? - Product delivery (in case if it's a product animation, then I need it physically).

• Why to choose stop-motion?

  Because it is a very special technic which is great to animate any type of objects or abstract ideas and concepts. Stop-motion is all about magic and nostalgia, something that brings us back to childhood and grabs our attention immediately. It can be heartwarming and heartbreaking, and never leaves viewers indifferent.

• What is the price for stop-motion work?

  The price is variable and depends on many factors: - timing; - materials/props (sometimes a lot of props are supposed to be produced); - technical issues of shooting; - Deadlines (stop-motion is very time-consuming technic, so tight deadlines are rather stressful in this case); - The price is always discussible for each individual case.