Beginners Guide to LEGO Stop Motion Animation

How to make your own stop-motion LEGO Brickfilms for beginners! More in-depth tutorials coming soon, let me know what you'd like to learn!
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:36 What is Stop Motion?
2:03 Getting Started
3:20 Adjust App Settings
4:45 Preventing Light Flicker
5:43 The Animation Process
6:55 Ease In Ease Out
8:01 Using Remote Trigger
8:30 How to animate a walk cycle
9:56 Practice makes perfect
10:58 Outro

[@BrotherhoodWorkshop]

Great stuff dude! Real accessible. That's something I struggle with when explaining animation, I take so much stuff for granted that I forget to explain a lot of it.

[@AntBandit]

Thanks man!!

[@lego4virgo]

Wow! When one great gives another great a compliment!

[@stopmotioncentral5911]

The man the myth the legend, brother hood workshop you are amazing

[@kolyalegofan2025]

Legend

[@user-vc1ii6bs5k]

жду когда будет обучение как снимать анимации на дорогом оборудовании!!!

[@dplonker6140]

Honestly huge respect to your first animation that you showed. The fact you actually had motion, not to mention with multiple characters, from your first animation is amazing.

[@rabbitholestudios06]

I would love to see a tutorial for how to do fight scenes! Really liked this, by the way, a great refresher!

[@TheClickedBrick]

i too would love the tutorial

[@ZaneCreatesThings]

YES

[@SW_Bricks]

Your animations are incredible but I have to say the cinematography, set up and overall look of your videos always keeps me hooked!!

[@AntBandit]

Ah thanks so much! That means alot

[@robinearle1118]

Thanks you are my sponsor for starting me off🎉🎉

[@robinearle1118]

CAMERA!

[@Clownest]

Now i know how much effort this takes. Full respect to people who do stop motion like you.

[@Gerald22222]

0:53 this is better then any animation I have ever made

[@atmoz_]

for sure it's great for a first one ;)

[@BrickHouse101]

I’ve been making stop motion for a while but this was still very helpful!

[@AntBandit]

I still enjoy watching beginner tutorials too, always a helpful to get a refresher on the fundamentals! Glad it helped

[@spartanskybird1905]

Same.

[@buggobricks]

I’ve been doing stop motions for a while now but it’s always nice hear about the basics again.

[@ThummsUpBricks]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m a huge fan of stop motion, and have been since I first saw a replay of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad in the theater ages ago as a kid. The thing that always keeps me from attempting to make my own is struggling with a terrible degree of perfectionism. But after watching this video, I am beginning to understand that it’s ok to start simple and to have imperfect expectations.

[@byLucao]

Thank Very much! I love it

[@boomboomboombob]

You*

[@spidergaboficial2634]

Lucão oi

[@potatochip_6285]

I love this guide! It’s always great to hear that it’s possible to make videos even without the experience and equipment initially. Thank you for the amazing video!

[@wades_world22]

Huge thanks, you just got me started in lego animation - thank you for the app recommendation and I love the different animations you showed clips of. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[@stemgineeringwithnick]

Great work - great how you’ve kept everything simple and accessible to all

[@10cutecaboose]

The first thing you ever animated was so much better than mine lol. Your super good at this!

[@HuxleyBerg]

Hey! Thanks for the shout out! This video is awesome! You are doing an amazing job breaking down the basics for the next generation of brickfilmers, excited to see more :)

[@AntBandit]

Thanks man! Im a big fan of all your stuff

[@Inkybonnie27]

This video was a great help! I finally got my animations smoothed with ease in and out. I loved how they look now, Thank you!

[@markfarrugia8226]

I started stop motion in a Lego club in my school. I found
It super fun I. Worked with a partner it was fun and also you are a god at stop motion

[@nemodatquodnonhabet]

A lighting or set buidling tuturial would be amazing, keep up the fantastic work man!

[@jamespassfieldfilms6777]

So glad to have come across this video and now subscribed! Very helpful already and can't wait to watch more of your videos ☺️

[@Lop44]

i just recently got back into stop motion, and this was very helpful, keep up the good work!

[@TheRedBread1.0]

I didnt think i would actually make something like this and do it not so badly thanks for the tutorial

[@mystoller]

Great guide! Thank you for doing this looking forward to future episodes!

[@user-md1lw4wl9k]

Thanks! You just gained a new subscriber! I honestly think your animations are simply amazing! The tutorial was really useful. I appreciate it! ❤

[@CRBrickProductions66]

Wow that was amazing! Really helpful even for me. I already animate and have this yt channel for it but I haven’t done animating for a really long time due to just being very busy, this video really helped me to start animating again - Thanks

[@BrickDynamics]

These tips will really help with our Lego Stopmotion, thank you 🙏

[@faIcade]

Thank you a lot for this! This really helps me since I started out with a shaky surface with constant light flickers!

[@OxburgerStudios]

Great tips! Everything a beginner needs to get started!

[@nickshook613]

Fantastic tutorial! Great for an beginners in Stop Motion or animation in general!

[@TheClickedBrick]

i love the video! i came into it already having a grasp on the basics so i wasn’t looking to learn much, and yet after watching it i feel so much smarter. you have made it to the top of my list of favorite animators

[@AntBandit]

Good to hear!

[@brickthinking]

Legend! Thanks Adam 🙏🏻 I'm just starting out with all of this and will be using Blender or Stop Motion for my projects. I'll be sure to share some with you when they're done.

[@IntotheBrickofIt]

Soo helpful!! Ty has m trying so hard to get better and this was wonderful!

[@MachineVampeer]

You are a good man. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@itsaboutbricks]

This is going to make my stop motion is way better thank you for the tips hopefully one day I can get as good as you :D

[@MintyBricks]

Your studio looks so cool! Love the lighting and depth of field of the studio shot

[@AntBandit]

Thanks man! I plan on doing a studio tour at some point

[@Mag42069]

This is a great video! Thanks for getting me into Lego Stop Motion! 💛

[@abbs_bee]

Thank you! such a great help!

[@caleballgaier]

I would love to see guides on how to do camera movements. It is something that I've pretty much never done before. Also I'm an odd one out cause I animate at 10 fps lol.

[@nathanhackerbts9081]

Great work man!

[@Basically.Bricks]

Very nice man thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@dinomation]

Is nice to see some new tips and tricks that could be useful for later!

[@AverageFlipChart]

Amazing, best guide ever!

[@SaberBrickStudios]

Really great video and super helpful for a moderately experienced stop motion animator. I did not know about the headphone audio trick!

[@DungeonDrugDealers]

I think a huge beginner's tip lies in the fact that the process should be just as, if not more, exciting than the product. Take your time to appreciate your minifigs, your sets, your lighting, and your camera angles. Each part of the project should be interesting and fun! These things take a long, long time but the time consumption shouldn't concern you if every frame is a painting.

[@SHYTIMEismyTIME]

I’m so going to try this now!!! Thanks for the tutorial! So needed!!!

[@brickzunleashed]

I loved this video! It got me wanting to try some Stop-Motion of my own, also not to mention the video itself is super helpful!

[@pinkworldcrafts]

That looks so cool! I LOVE ur first animation

[@BrickStopMotionStudios]

thanks for the tips!. i didnt even know where to start when it came to stop motion before this video

[@happyfuntimes6259]

your tutorial is great and i will use this

[@CrypticStudiosYT]

Great video! Lighting is always something I’ve struggled with and still do to this day…Would be awesome if you could talk about lighting in future tutorials!

[@gwbricks]

Thanks! This is very helpful!

[@trainslife1072]

Dude thank you I have been trying to find how to do stop motion for years and now I've found a nice and simple way to do it Thank you so much!

[@CraftyDrummer]

I’ve always wanted to do stop animation, and now I think I might be ready

[@BruinSports33]

Honestly this is just the PERFECT tutorial

[@BrixfanPlays]

New to your channel appreciate the tutorial love your work, keep up the amazing work

[@legocomposer]

Well done tutorial!! Super accessible Adam! Can’t wait to try this in my own videos. Would love the next video to go more in-depth on lighting!!

[@ShadexoYT]

Thanks for the tips, I look forward to be better and better in my stop motions!

[@coolnaturebro9857]

Amazing work.

[@A_Random_And_Normal_Guy]

This helps me make my stop motions look better i will use this in my next video thank you for helping me.

[@LEGOziggyakuecheyoutubeyt7550]

Ant Bandit. 🔥🔥🔥 Awesome

[@shamshasanova]

Such a great video full of usefull information! Thanks a lot!!!

[@JohnAdams-ow1iohdjdn]

Thanks for the tips!

[@optimusprime2.068]

Thank you so much you do not know how much you are a life saver

[@lenhobbies6797]

Very helpful content! I'll definitely use this for my future projects, thank you. And because of that, you earned another subsciber😉

[@IfYouBuildIt]

This is 100% the best intro to stop motion video I’ve watched to date, excellent work! Look forward to seeing more stopmotion tutorials 😁

[@AntBandit]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@afisboy]

Thank you so much dude. I’m sure this will help me with my Lego series

[@user-vt5vu2ns5k]

Great video. I want to do Lego stop motion as a library program, and this was perfect for a total newbie like me.

[@Allawblock]

I just made my first Lego stop motion and I can say that some of these tips certainly work. My first stop motion isn't that great but these tips certainly helped a lot.

[@Yamchasbestfr]

I have been doing stop motion for a while now and i still wanted to watch this

[@JordysBricks]

Amazing tutorial to help introduce others to animation! Great behind the scenes and advice - keep up the good work! 😊

[@AntBandit]

thanks so much!

[@Nolanstream]

This guy is soooooo helpful thanks for this

[@legobudterencestudios]

Your first animation is just incredible :)

[@smasherthecannonball6240]

Dude, thank you SO MUCH for this!
Beacuse of this, my stop motion looks much more smooth than ever before! I truly hope you make some more, ie fight scenes and running, beacuse this was spot on for a newbie like me!

[@luismiranda8258]

Thanks for the tips👾

[@Alifbrothers]

Thank you so much! I want to make stop motion using clay this is the perfect tutorial video thank you❤

[@aspeshorts_aspeplayz]

Thanks, it was so properly explained!

[@jrl518]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. My 9-year-old son is having a blast trying this out.

[@kola_mc]

4:55 - in regards to making sure your phone doesn’t move while snapping photos … if you have an OTG cable… or one of those lightning to usb adapters for your iPhone… you can connect a usb keyboard to it, and control the shutter button that way. I’ve used that before in the past, and it helps me keep the camera still because every time I tap the screen to hit the shutter button, it moves slightly. Also, Stop Motion Studio has the very useful feature called Onion Skin, which helps seeing the past photo so you know how far to move each time.

[@nathanboi0909]

bro you were amazing even as a kid! great job👍

[@OrangeBrick8]

Yes! I love your tutorials!

[@AntBandit]

Thanks so much! What tutorial do you want to see next?

[@OrangeBrick8]

@@AntBandit I would love to see a run cycle tutorial:)

[@T-F-o-B-A]

@@OrangeBrick8 yesss run cycle yesss

[@timtom276]

Wow dude thanks i hope it will help me much in my animations

[@avengergamanzoking9727]

Thanks bro I learnt many things from you

[@TheTacticalFishy]

The first stop motion was beautiful

[@boyboychannel_22]

This really helped me THANK YOU

[@toca_Iexi]

I LOVE stop motion studio, my Dad recommended it to me a while ago and it has been really uselful

[@itsmarrisha]

Awesome video!! Thanks!!!❤

[@super_stopmotionbros.8004]

Thanks a lot!! I've been struggling with walk cycles but you really helped !! Please do make tutorials on fight scenes...yours are really great

[@mbi.studio]

A very complete tutorial! You included all the details which other tutorials out there miss :)

[@AntBandit]

Thanks so much! With how many great tutorials are out there already I wanted this to be a comprehensive one

[@S4ALT2312]

This video is really helpful and I'm getting skilled at animating with my Lego.

[@KLN_d2]

Thanks for tutorial❤

[@bingerfozoepixgaming]

This is the best channel ever. I tried to make Lego movies with 14 tutorials rules. But this one, helps me a lot. Now, I’ll create masterpiece! (My opinion).

[@One-and-only-huss27]

Thanks man this is really cool

[@lmfdynasty8193]

I used to use a tripod for filming, and it was really hard to get good angles. Thanks for the tip on using a small stand made out of lego, much easier to get good angles.

[@Zego_Movies]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Carla-dm3ie]

More tutorials!❤

[@Sibyru]

Amazing video love your content ❤❤❤❤

[@Enzo_Wabe]

This video is so helpful to me.
Because I just started making lego animation

[@csiga4444]

Thank you!

[@clarissahall5161]

This is helping me so much

[@Dreamer-xo8pt]

This video really helped thanks so much

[@catherinecondrick6218]

I tried it and it made my animations 100% better 😅😊 thanks