"I have a ton of unfinished projects as well as one project that's been going on for over 10 years. I too would like to hear from others who suffer from this and have been able to work around it.
I think my biggest issue is that a new idea takes…"
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Brandon Ayers
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- Colorado Springs, CO
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Brandon Ayers's Discussions
Missing Link Trailer
Started Nov 8, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM5VC7nCv_YLaika's Missing Link trailer dropped today! Look hilarious.Continue
ParaNorman Costumes
Started this discussion. Last reply by grecodan Sep 16, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Article on the Costumes that I found today. Gives some nice tips and hints as to how they pulled some things off.Continue
SMA Mobile
Started this discussion. Last reply by CraftCadet Oct 6, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Thanks for having a mobile site, it makes viewing SMA on my "stupid" phone much, much easier.Continue
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Brandon Ayers replied to Mozen's discussion Had to make a character for Character Design Class in Animation School - I made a clay puppet and her duck"Appealing design! I like it. Nice action shot as well."
Brandon Ayers replied to Kevin Stratton's discussion Animation Workflow"Yes, go through the reference footage and find some key / extreme poses. The X-Sheet, which I've never used a traditional one, is exactly used to plan and help you remember what happens when. Put notes that help you. Like, Arm Fully Extended on…"
Brandon Ayers replied to Margie McGinty's discussion a slow start to my pre project"Is that plumber's epoxy to hold the shape? What gauge wire are you using for the arms? Looks like you are using the same gauge all the way around? You'll want the legs / lower half to be stiffer than the arms usually. As you don't…"
Brandon Ayers replied to Keith Adams's discussion AnimaShooter"Thanks for the link. I'll see if I can give it a test soon and get back to you."
Brandon Ayers replied to grecodan's discussion acting exercise"Here is a great list over at 11 Second Club.
http://www.11secondclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4773"
Brandon Ayers replied to Peter Ellis's discussion Laika's "MIssing Link" Trailer"They are making animated films with a mix of stop motion and cg. Bringing the best of both worlds? I think their target is the world, not us, so they are making it look as good as they can. I will refrain from any judgement until I've seen it.…"
Brandon Ayers posted a discussionMissing Link Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM5VC7nCv_YLaika's Missing Link trailer dropped today! Look hilarious.See More
Brandon Ayers commented on Peter Ellis's video
DSLR vs iPhones Camera 2018
"I've only seen a couple but have subscribed. Need to go through them. Thanks for taking the time to make and share these."
Brandon Ayers commented on Peter Ellis's videoDSLR vs iPhones Camera 2018
"Thanks for that. You misspelled speak at the end by the way. :P I have a DSLR and just haven't even attempted to test my iPhone. I see it's pointless for me. cheers."
Brandon Ayers replied to grecodan's discussion I'm back, and this is the current project."Looks great! What's the final puppet going to look like?"
Brandon Ayers commented on Peter Ellis's video
Stop Motion News - New Stop Motion/CGI Technology discussed
"This seems like a big waste to me personally, a gimmick like you said Peter. It's easier to just animate in a 3d software than set all this up. You still have to build the 3d armature. This is just motion capture software after all.... If you…"
Brandon Ayers replied to Dylan Lee's discussion Video tutorials for needle felting puppets?"I have found this so far! https://locaellaobjetos.com/blog-2/"
Brandon Ayers replied to Yorwick's discussion Stop Motion Armatures in the US"Thanks Simon for the tips. If I order it I'll post a detailed review. For your comment, I am currently looking into a supplier from China for the drilled steel balls. The only thing that I have a hard time finding are the joint plates.…"
Brandon Ayers replied to Yorwick's discussion Stop Motion Armatures in the US"Wow thanks. I'm going to try one of these kits out. I love how you can order individual parts as well."
Brandon Ayers replied to Fabian's discussion What's a free software for rig removal"Doh, it's been too long since I've used them! Thanks for the correction. There is another software, that I can't think of, a french based software that's free as well."
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Building a home studio
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 2:24pm 14 Comments 0 Likes
I am about to begin my journey into stop motion at a serious pace. I have been researching and doing more research into the tools that I will need to achieve my goals. What I'd like is some advice and to see if I am on the right track. Currently my budget isn't very high, so I will not be getting a DSLR to begin with. Later on when I've gotten much more experience and have built my sets and puppets for my short film (which I've been planning since 2007) I…
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My first ever 5 day stop motion workshop is coming to London! After lots of travelling around the…See More
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