Eye blinking in Stop Motion animation, video tutorial
Here’s a little video tutorial we made on how to do 4 different eye blinks in stop motion animation. Enjoy!
Please take me there: when transport changes everything
Even though it’s already 2018, moving people and things from A to B is still a basic need across the world. For many families and children, reaching basic services like hospitals and schools is often an uphill struggle because of the high costs of transport. For this article, we have decided to take a pause […]
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Guide: The low down on the stoopendous stop-motion studio
The irreverent Stoodio reunites an outstanding collective of young artists who, from their undisclosed location off Burbank, California, release hilarious shows, shorts and spots for big names like Netflix, Cartoon Network, Sony and Lego. They are one of the largest studios that specialise in Stop-Motion Animation, and are best known for being behind Adult Swim’s […]
Everything we know so far about Missing Link from Laika
Fantastic news from Laika Studios came during the Cannes Film Festival this May. The prestigious animation company from Oregon announced its latest movie, Missing Link, which until now was known as Film Five. Along with the official title and a first image, the plot, full cast and other details were revealed about Laika’s most ambitious […]
How was Isle of Dogs made? – Behind the scenes of the new Stop-Motion marvel from Wes Anderson
How was Isle of Dogs made? – Behind the scenes of the new Stop-Motion marvel from Wes Anderson One of our favourite film directors has recently released a new stop-motion movie, and here at UPuno we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a closer look at it. On this occasion, Wes Anderson (The Grand […]
Akira 101 Blank head is now on sale!
Akira 101 Blank head is now on sale! Our Akira 101 range is now available for purchase! Akira 101 Blank head comes with replacement face (single piece or split at eye level), independent movement of eyes and eyelids, ear replacement and hidden magnets to support mouth, eyebrows and hair pieces. You can also purchase extra faces […]
4 Ingenious Action Figure Stop Motion Animators
4 Ingenious Action Figure Stop Motion Animators We all love action figures, especially when playing with them and saving the day by punishing the enemy. But have you ever wondered how can a story look like when told from an action figure’s perspective? Or maybe if it was possible to recreate a movie in a […]
“Roommate Wanted – Dead or Alive”: Stop Motion or CG?
Roommate Wanted – Dead or Alive: Stop Motion or CG? The Story We can all relate to the story of having a roommate from hell. Whether it was a situation from back in the day – or a present one – roommates are either too messy or too tidy. The fact that you have to […]
Trailer: Early Man From Aardman Animations
Trailer: Early Man From Aardman Animations The Aardman Animations team has always been unique in terms of their film production. By this point, we know them for the great releases such as Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep or our favourite: Pirates! Band of Misfits (2010). What is certain is that the world will get […]
How to make an action figure for stop motion animation (infographic)
How to make an action figure for stop motion animation Many people have asked us how to make an action figure for stop motion animation so we thought we would share here the highlights of the process we follow. Of course there are many other ways of creating your very own action figure; but this […]