As you have seen in the title, 'An Idiot's Guide to Aniimaton-BrickFilms,' you may be wondering what that is!

Thinking... Thinking... I know!

LEGO!

Also known as Stop-Motion animation, Lego is simple to animate.

You will need:
A Lamp($10 at least)
Paper(Cover up lamp(s))
Lego
Lego Baseplate
Adhesive(Tape)
Camera(Or a webcam)
A table(Or desk)
Green Screen(Poster Boards work too!)
Lego Minifigures
Laptop or Computer*
Backround
*You can use the webcam for softare like ClayAnimation(clayanimation.com) or the camera(For MonkeyJam)


STEP 1:
Use lego bricks to secure camera

STEP 2:
Turn off flash(The lamp works)

STEP 3:
Roll up paper and tape to lamp

STEP 4:
Set up set

STEP 5:
Close curtains

STEP 6:
Start!

Basic/Advanced Walking

Basic:Lego MF stand-Lift up right leg a little-Push on MF to get right leg completely on next stud-If the left leg doesn't move, lift it up-REPEAT

Advanced:
(Basic Start)-Lift right leg-DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON STUD, Lift Left Leg-Push down right leg on stud-Repeat until MF gets to destination

Running: Just do Basic/Advncd. and lift up arms.


Vist http://www.blob-studios.webs.com/ for more information.