Lego Animation Book: Make Your Own LEGO Movies!

Two leading LEGO filmmakers and bloggers for The Set Bump present a step-by-step guide to making a first LEGO stop-motion animated movie, sharing coverage of such topics as designing sets, creating special effects, and conveying action and emotion. Original.
Provides instructions for making films using stop-motion LEGO animation, describing the equipment needed and suggesting techniques for storyboard creation and set design.
"A guide to stop-motion LEGO animation, with instructions and exercises covering all the steps in the filmmaking process. Includes equipment suggestions, sound and lighting tips, animation and special effects techniques, storyboarding exercises, tricks for designing sets, and acting methods for minifigs"--
Have you ever wondered what your toys would look like on the big screen? In The LEGO Animation Book you'll learn how to bring your LEGO creations to life with the art of stop-motion animation. Before you know it, you'll be making your minifigs walk, talk, jump, and fly!Inside you'll find:A step-by-step guide for making your first animationTechniques for creating special effects like explosions and flying minifiguresActing methods for your minifigs - learn how to convey action and emotionThe secret formula for bringing inanimate objects to lifeTips and tricks for designing sets - make three buildings look like an entire city!Advice for dealing with practical problems like lighting, framing, and capturing consistent photosBuilding ideas for LEGO-based camera dollies and rigsInstructions and inspiration on the filming process, from storyboarding to post-productionRecommendations for cameras, software, and other essential animation toolsDive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play!For ages 10+