Halo Mega Bloks Miscellaneous Stop Motion Animations
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What software do you use to make your videos?
A: I use Windows Live Movie Maker to create my animations.
Q: What camera do you use?
A: The camera I use is a Canon EOS Rebel T3i.
Q: What software do you use to edit your videos?
A: All effects are done manually without the use of editing. I occasionally use Photoshop to do minor things such as color correcting certain frames.
Q: How many Frames Per Second do you use?
A: Most of my stop motions run at 0.09 - 0.06 seconds per frame.
Q: What music is in the video?
A: Music: Halo - Spartan Assault OST "Rising" by Tom Salta
Q: Where do you get your sound effects?
A: Here's a link to Sergeant Major Avery Johnson's Channel. He takes sound effects directly from the Halo games, so all the sounds are authentic! / channel
Q: How do you get figures to walk?
A: I frequently use an adhesive material called "sticky tack" whenever I am positioning a figure to walk or when I'm having trouble balancing it.
Q: How did you get so good? How do I improve?
A: The ONLY way to improve your stop motions is to continue practicing. I've been doing stop motions (off and on, mostly off) for about 3 years to get to my current capabilities.
Here (below) are a few key beginner mistakes and fixes.
1a. Light flicker - individual images' lighting doesn't match perfectly, therefore, when the pictures are played quickly together, it appears as though the stop motion is flickering.
2a. How to fix the issue:
- Close off all sources of light (especially natural light from the sun).
- Position a lamp pointing onto your stop motion set.
- Added benefit -- Lighting is a principle element of composing intriguing stop motions.
1b. Unnecessary or unwanted camera movements that cause the stop motion to appear as if it is violently shaking.
2b. How to fix the issue:
- Use a tripod to hold your capture device. A tripod also enables you to position your camera from (almost) any angle.
- If not a tripod, then tape your camera into place
- If not tape, then use a form of sticky tack or similar substance.(tape/sticky tack may damage or leave residue on certain surfaces, use your personal discretion to decide if it is necessary).
1c. Not implementing properties of physics - To make a stop motion appear real, you'll have to apply the concepts of real life to it.
2c. How to fix the issue:
- You don't need a Master's Degree in physics.
- Understand that objects accelerate and decelerate (in stop motion, this is occasionally referred to as "easy-in and easy-out)".
- An object moving slow requires MORE images and as it moves faster (hence accelerates) it needs LESS pictures. When the entity comes to a stop, slowly take more and more images until it is no longer moving.
- This is unrelated to acceleration and deceleration, but figures shouldn't perform an action that requires force without some sort of
prior action to prepare for it. For instance, if a figure jumps it shouldn't simply propel forward. First, it must bend its knees and then swing its arms backwards in order to prepare to thrust itself into the air.
If you have any other questions and things of that nature, please leave a comment below! :D
-Dawson
Poor Chief...can't even get to Cortana. This animation is amazing, as with all your animations.
Thanks Omega!
I was trying to make Chief look a bit melancholy and lost. I'm glad you noticed... It's not easy to do when the figure is only 2 inches tall, and there aren't any facial expressions! :P
I think you are one of the best animators out there, amazing job
Your work will continue to inspire people. It still inspires me all the times and your animations are not just smooth or good they are artistic having cinematography and life to to them. Also been a fan always will be.
Thanks for always hanging around and showing your support! I appreciate your words, they really made me smile!
@@AxiologyStudios : )
0:16 "im sorry chief its not working out we have to *_break_* up"
Chief 😭😭
Sorry for not posting as frequently as I'd like to.
This is a collection of various stop motions that I've made.
Nothing special, just "tests"... i.e. a rocket launcher shot, doing flips in the air, Master Chief being sad, etc. xD
-Dawson
Axiology Studios dude your AMAZING 👍👌
I'd pay money for you to make a movie
also please upload a how to on that tank and some of those figures. and please tell me how you did some of those techniques
Axiology Studios I already ask this about the ultra but how did you make the general elite
Axiology Studios
Where did you get all those pieces
You are so good at this! Im also thinkin of doin mega bloks/construx stop motion. Halo for life
Definitely give them a try! If you need any tips or general information, then make sure to read the description of my video. After that, feel free to ask me any questions! Halo for life! :D
-Dawson
Honestly, you are a great animator. If you were to make a legit series or at least one complete video with a coherent plot or something along those lines, it'd be amazing. Keep up the great work
Thanks Cameron!
I've been working on a story. After I complete the story, I'll make a story board (to plan what each scene looks like). Once that's done, I'll go to actually make the stop motion, then, I can finally add sound effects and publish it.
It's going to be a lot of work, and I'm not done with the first step, but it'll be worth it once it's done!
Axiology Studios Sounds awesome, can't wait for that to be completed!
Axiology Studios I can wait and this is going to be awesome for sure
Every time, just before I'm going to do animation I take a look on your videos because they inspirate me so much 😍
That's great to hear, Clic! It makes me happy to inspire others! :)
I hope to see it. I know it can be daunting. I made a 15 minute Godzilla movie which is crude (especially at the start) by these awesome standards and it took 13 months. My advice is to just keep moving forward. Sometimes you need to skip ahead and work back to fill in the gaps. Good luck.
Im laughing at the helmet removal one. I like the CE reference
That scorpion tank is sick! MEGA CONSTRUX, TAKE NOTES xD
i love the costum SCORPION TANK
Thanks! :D
@@AxiologyStudios it looks better than the real set
I freakin love the tank!!
I also really like your custom figures!
Could you do a tutorial on the reach elites I would love how to make them oh and maybe the brute chieftain can get a tutorial too,
very cool !!! I like your custom elite ultra
YOUR_CAT_Studio das very true I loved it
Thanks guys! :)
I tried to make more stop motion since im a beginner im no expert but this is good stop motion and amazing graphics good fps
The running part was awesome
1:44 - 1:53 is my favorite
Thanks! I wasn't particularly happy with how the ODST portion went, but the hammer swing turned out nice! :)
0:00 to 2:41 is my favorite
Really well made
Thank you Derpy Kid! :D
2 years later and still look better than mines.
Hello I really really love you work and you inspired me to make more stop motions beacause I was thinking of cwitting thanks for reading my comment
Hi Grant!! Thank you!! Please keep making animations, and have fun!! :D
How do you make the elite general???
I would like to know that as well, he is awesome!
this is awesome
You're an incredible director, your custom figures are spectacular, and your motion is beautiful. Have you ever considered setting up a Facebook page? I'd love to see some behind-the-scenes.
Thanks Mootroid! It's great to hear from you!
I don't use social media all that much. However, if you're interested in behind-the-scenes style videos, I could try and make one. Is there anything specific I should focus on in the video?
Thanks again, have fun with your stop motions!
-Dawson
Axiology Studios your videos are even better than mega bloks stop motions keep up the good work
Axiology Studios also if you could would you be able to make a custom articulated jackal would be super awesome if you could btw the tank is sweet looks super complex
Thank you Jay!
I'm going to be working on a brute figure soon. A jackal is a good idea though, I'll have to think about it and see what I can do! :)
Regarding behind-the-scenes videos, I really don't know exactly what I'd want to see. Even just a photograph of your set would suffice.
SHOW US HOW YOU MAKE YOUR CUSTOM FIGURES!!! ESPECIALLY THE ELITES!!!
OKAY BUT FIRST CALM DOOOWNNN!!!
I'll try to post something on my instagram (@axiologystudios), but for now, here's a quick breakdown:
1.) Use a piece of paper to cut out the shape of the helmet
2.) Use two part epoxy resin to mold the helmet shape. Also mold the body out of this epoxy. (perhaps elongate the arms and legs too)
3.) attach the helmet to the head...
4.) paint
and VOILA!!!! YOU'RE DONE!! YAY!!!!
wow so awesome, i made the elite in the beginning (forgot what it was called) but yours looks alot more accurate. how did you make the head sculpture for it?
Hey Trixtor!
I started off by cutting a piece of card stock paper into the shape and size of the helmet. After that, I added two part epoxy onto the paper.
Let me know if you have other questions!
-Dawson
Axiology Studios looks awesome! you are so creative! i will let you know if i do :)
XD the end
Very good tho
Will you go through all your customs in one video
I will probably make separate videos for each build / custom. Soon! :)
Good job, cool customs.
HOLY COW!!!! I've never seen such an action packed and smooth stop motion in my life! This is really cool! I am wondering, what is the music you used for this amazing animation? Just curious😁
Nice elite general
I wat to say your videos are so amazing thanks for makeing them.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
0:29 *sees dust cloud* Wow! Cool editing! *looks in description; sees Q asking "What Software do you use to edit your videos" with A: "I don't edit my videos."* Wait.... hold up. How is this not edited? Or.... did you _LIE_ to us?!
All jokes aside, these are amazing as usual, Dawson. Can't wait for your next one! (Whenever that is.)
Seeing this I want so badly finish my Halo Alluvion. Just for the next couple weeks I won't have the time for. :-(
I'm sure the wait will be worth it! :')
This is why me and 3.5K subs have subbed to you. Definitely you should get more.
I have more on the way soon! :D
I can't believe you made the scorpion from scratch. Good job👍
can you please upload a how to on your tank and some of those characters
Thanks guys!
The Scorpion tank is a very difficult build, and requires pieces from many, many various sets. With that said, I will make a video to showcase the build soon.
Have a nice day!
-Dawson
I know it may not be possible, but that scorpion looked sooo good! Do you have instructions or something? I know it may be a hard ask, but I was just wondering
That brute chieftain just wow 🤩 he looks so sick
Thanks! I'm making a new, even bigger, custom one >:)
Awsome😁
The running was perfect 👌
This is just me but u deserve about 10 mil
It's not just you... I agree too.
(I'm not biased _at all_ )
This is SO COOL! how'd you get that lighting? And what would you suggest a newbie to animation, should get on a budget? I.E what tools, materials, lighting, animation programs, etc.
I love your channel. The only thing separating you from people like Mootroid X is the fact your vids don't have story's.
Thanks Vortex!
I've been planning to create a story for quite some time, but I'm a bit of a perfectionist... Furthermore, I've never actually written a story in my life (other then that horrible detective story in 5th grade... [shivers down my spine]).
Perhaps I will start taking suggestions for stories in the future. :)
-Dawson
Excellent job, as always
Thanks EACP! :)
Quick question, did you make the elite general helmet with clay?
Wow! Absolutely amazing work!
You inspire me :)
Also nice scorpion tank! It looks like the halo 3 version.
AMAZING! You truly are a God among men!
Haha, if you say so! :P
Can we just pause on that nice ass reach era elite ultra...and look at that elite general....DEEEYUM
hello axiology I like this video and i want to know how do you make your brute custom thanks :D (i speak spanish so i cannot write the words correctly)
Could you please make a movie or test of a marine team and maybe sum O.D.S.T's?
That was the most insane thing I've seen all month!!!!
How did you make that chieftain? It’s really good!
Your animations are always so satisfying to watch! And as always a learning experience for me. Looking forward to the next one. :)
-Loco
Hi there Loco! Thanks for watching. When I first began learning to make stop motions, I would occasionally watch Lego animations to learn. I'm glad I've gotten to the point where people want to learn from me! It's an honor! :)
Take care!
-Dawson
NICE SCORPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done. That's a great video!
Mind blown🙉💢💥💢💥💢🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The general be looking fire🔥
Is that a custom brute chieftain?😮 I was wondering because it is so much bigger than mine!
Yeah, I tried to make it larger. It was a bit out of proportion, so I gave up on the custom (it's incomplete). :P
Axiology Studios. Well it looks good even when it's not complete!😁
do a collab with titan pictures and make a movie. please...
Wow, really impressive!
u make the best megabloks stopmotion I've ever seen keep it up👍👍👍
Damn can I buy some of your costume elites and brutes?😅😅
This is literally the best mega blocks animation I've ever seen
I am breathless.... That scorpion is the best MOC I've ever seen... keep up the amazing work! ;D
Thanks! ... And cool boots. :P
Axiology Studios :)
What sets did you primarily use?
@@multitudeshoesinc8902 My builds are always combinations of random parts from many sets. I definitely used pieces from an old rhino tank or two, but beyond that I can't remember. Maybe an elephant as well?
@@AxiologyStudios It still looks amazing.
What stop motion maker do u use
I use Windows Live Movie Maker to compile all of my images into a sequence. Let me know if you have other questions! :)
Axiology Studios thx
Awesome
Thanks Rookie!
Axiology Studios that's ok
And I like your custom brute chieftain
Thanks, I've decided to stop working on that custom because I didn't get the proportions correct. I'll be working on a much better brute in the future!
Axiology Studios I've made my own custom brute chieftain
This deserves all the likes and views it gets, it really good and it made me laugh 😂
Love the elite general custom! Would love to know how it was made!
Excellent compilation as always, man! Love your custom Elite, please do a tutorial someday! :)
Thanks!
Making a tutorial for the Elite is unlikely seeing as how it was sculpted by hand, and therefore isn't easily replicated. However, that isn't to say it won't ever happen... It's just not probable. :P
-Dawson
Really nice video, but how do you make a figure in the air?
you really are an amazing animator
Thanks Fat Bird! :D
Hey Dawson, to make custom figures, what should I make? I need inspiration, and you, inspire me, I NEED WORDS OF WISDOM.
Do you mean _how_ to make a custom, or simply _what_ your custom should be?
I've been wanting to make an Elite Councilor for a while... I made a helmet but never finished the rest. I'd love to see someone (i.e. you) try it out! :D
omg I luv this sooo much
Thanks ODST! :D
Your so good with customs, also how do you think of your landscapes/backgrounds?
Do a video on that Brute Cheftian it looks amazing
How did you make that custom elite general?
Damn these are so good! I should probably rethink my free time.
Put in the time and effort, and results will certainly show!
beautiful !!!
Thanks! My sister taught me a few things from her french class. Let me know if I butcher this:
Je ne parle pas très bien français...
Merci. :)
Take care!
-Dawson
+Axiology Studios good, that is the most important phrase :D
Haha, I also know numbers up through 12 if it helps. :P
Hey Dawson, would it be ok if I posted a Stop motion of that running and the guy tossed the object to the other? I just finished it. I pretty much copied every frame.😬 and I was just wondering if you are ok with that?
Certainly! You have my permission to copy all of my stop motions! I'm sure it'll be a good way to practice! :D
Thanks so much! You've been a huge help! Don't know what I would do without you.😊 can't wait to show it to you!
No problem, I really enjoy watching your stop motions, and I can tell you're making consistent improvements! :D
:)
How did you make that one elite general or what ever his rank is? I really want to know
How did you make the cool Elite commander?
Can you do a video on how to build the miniature pelican that was shown for like, a split second???
Hi Jolly Gamer!
Unfortunately I recently took the miniature pelican apart. However, I could probably re-build a new and improved one if you'd like!
I need a tutorial on the brute chieftain
this is good oh and can you guys check out my bud ferdfox
hey man i want to see your élite ultra what do you made your élite ultra?
Could you make a video on how to make the silver elite?
Also that is some wicked cool stop motion animations
The stop motion is IMPECCABLE. You earned yourself a subscriber
Thanks Babycakes! Welcome to the channel! :D
Simply put...amazing. If there's a good you're doing his work.
I think you meant to say Dog?
Thanks! :P
This is so realistic, it reminds me of the original halo games, you should be hired to make a halo megabloks show
Thanks Mr. Master Chief!
Unfortunately for me, I believe Mega Brands already has a stop motion animator hired that does their stop motions. If you go to the official Mega Construx RUclips channel, you can see some of the things they do! :)
Have a nice day!
-Dawson
How did you get the elite field marshall
he is new to RUclips so can you check out his Channel
This is really incredible, I would honestly fund a full length film with this quality animation. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks Lemonhuine!
I dont understand this and good scorpion
Love the custom brute chieften
Amazing! Your animation style is unique and amazing
Thanks Ugly S.M. Studios!
I find it intriguing that people can have their own "style" of stop motion. I too noticed this! :)
-Dawson
Plz make a custom arbiter the morame
How many frames per second do u use. NOT SECONDS PER FRAME. I really want to know FRAMES PER SECOND
Hi Platinum!
... The math is simple! Let me teach you!
_FPS_ is frames *divided* (hence "per") by seconds.
Here's an example:: 15 FPS is 15 images for every *1* second. Since we're using a one for the denominator (the bottom of a fraction), we simply say 15 FPS and don't think much about it.
If you know the number of seconds each image lasts, you can easily find the FPS! Here's how to do it with the numbers I have given you.
So, my personal "SPF", is generally 0.07. That means that each image flashes on the screen for that fraction of a second. We know that a single second is just the number 1, and we have a single missing variable.
For that reason, we can make an equation (or just work it out mentally).
0.07 * X = 1
We divide each side by 0.07
X is approximately equal to 14.
X is our number of frames it takes to make a single second, and for that reason it's our FPS!
Hopefully that helps you out, I know some people don't like Math (I used to hate it, but have grown an appreciation of it despite not being that great at it.)
Take care!
-Dawson
thanks dude. im horible with decimals. :)
How do you make this so natural
Nice Dawson so damn great per usual
Thank you James, I'm pleased to see you enjoyed!
I'm uploading a video today on it
How did you make the ultra?
the scrpion tank is ba dude
This was really really cool, superb animation as always
Thanks Qadeer! :D