Make your own movies using your favorite LEGO® bricks! Using this kit, you can make simple stop-motion films with any digital camera such as a smart phone or tablet (not included). There are 36 LEGO® pieces including minifigure heads, bodies, and hair, as well as accessories like a skateboard and a banana. You can also use any LEGO® pieces you already have. You'll learn how animation works, basic stop-motion tools like time-lapse and a walk cycle, and many other movie making elements such as telling a good story, camera motion, sound effects, lighting, and more. Follow the directions to create the sample movies. Then you're ready to start making your own! Use the tools to create a story, punch out the 6 included backgrounds (with designs like outer space, underwater, downtown, etc.), set up your minifigures, and you're ready to shoot! Lights, camera, LEGO®! Laura
Lights . . . camera . . . action! Bring your LEGO minifigures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation. Ten "Mini Movies" walk you through using your phone, tablet, or computer to make short, funny clips with step-by-step instructions. Set the stage with any of the six included background settings and thirty-six LEGO elements including a pizza, banana, baseball cap, six minifigure heads, and more! Plus, learn the tricks of the trade as you dive into more advanced skills, such as lighting, sound effects, and camera angles. With these tips and tricks, every movie you make is guaranteed to be a successful smash hit.
Christmas gift for my great grandson.
It thought it would be fun.
My 8yo enjoys making stop motion animation videos and he's excited about the backgrounds and props.
My grandson said he was interested in knowing how to make cartoons using Legos.