Stop Motion Workshops

By invitation Tim travels internationally to give stop motion animation workshops

Bring interactive puppet animation directly to you!

Keep a copy of your HD animation video


Attendees can bring a USB memory stick to keep a copy of their animation. Alternatively Tim can email the 1920x 1080 mp4 videos on request

Is animation experience needed?


Tim has mentored complete beginners & animators with years of experience! Ideally attendees are of a similar ability level which helps Tim manage the pace of progress. Exercises will be adjusted to help fit each individual

How many people is ideal for the workshop?


Tim has 10 animation setups.
Beginners may be happy to interact in pairs but most animators work solo.
Less people allows for better one-on-one time with Tim.
6-12 attendees suggested

What is covered in the workshop?


Tim is a character animator & exercises are designed to improve stop motion animation with a puppet. Focus is on anatomy & performance for storytelling

what equipment is needed?

Requirements:

  • Plenty of chairs & sturdy tables. Ideally with the tables near a power supply & against a wall, providing a plain background behind the puppet when seen on camera
  • A well lit room where we can close the blinds to block out natural sunlight (animation means capturing images over a period of time & the sun stubbornly keeps moving!)
  • A TV or monitor must be available (ideally with an HDMI cable) for Tim to show animation examples & screen everyone’s work for a satisfying finish

Tim can provide:

  • 10x laptops, mini tripods & HD Webcams for shooting stop motion
  • Tim’s own laptop plus adapters to connect to & screen a plethora of animation examples on your TV/monitor
  • Over 10 Stickybones puppets plus metal disc shaped bases that their magnetic feet stand upon
Play Nastya's Stop Motion Workshop video diary
Play BAU Masters in Stop Motion video

Zagreb Film

Rab, Croatia

Industrial Light & Magic

London, England

La Truca Festival

Cali, Colombia

Want to hold a stop motion workshop with Tim near you?