stop motion

David Pagano’s Brickfilm Picks

David Pagano’s Brickfilm Picks

By David Pagano

David Pagano

David Pagano is the "brains" behind Paganomation, an independent studio responsible for shorts like "Little Guys!" and "Playback" as well as things like the Space Police III and Super Heroes shorts for TLG. When he's not doing stop-motion with toys, David attempts to make "LEGO Animation Historian" his second unlikely career path.

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Brickfilm-maker David Pagano shares some of his personal creations, as well as notable brickfilms from other creators.

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Animations Made from Laser Engraved Wood

Animations Made from Laser Engraved Wood

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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I love the juxtaposition of digital technology and natural materials illustrated by this incredible animation by Nando Costa that was made from over 800 individual frames of laser engraved wood panels.

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Make: Believe crashes the set of “Auntie Claus” at Athena Studios

Make: Believe crashes the set of “Auntie Claus” at Athena Studios

By Jason Babler

Jason Babler

I'm the Creative Director of Make: magazine.

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We visited Athena Studios and interviewed the staff about their current stop-motion animation project, “Auntie Claus”. Jon Peter’s Athena Studios optioned the award-winning children’s Christmas book, Auntie Claus, from author Elise Primavera, and are developing an animated trailer and pitch package to adapt into a stop-motion film. This film will go out for funding to […]

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A Chair That Builds Itself

A Chair That Builds Itself

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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This meticulous stop-motion video shows a chair that seemingly self-assembles.

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Cardboard Tube Smokestack, Paper Towel Smoke

Cardboard Tube Smokestack, Paper Towel Smoke

By Laura Cochrane

Laura Cochrane

"To oppose something is to maintain it." –Ursula Le Guin

Currently: NEO.LIFE Alum: Instructables and MAKE

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I’ve been enjoying some of the clever stop-motions videos I’ve seen created using Twitter’s newish app, Vine. One of my favorite Vine users is Brock Davis. Though he’s only posted a few videos, I like how simple and creative they are. Simple + creative is a winning combination.

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