I needed to look into the perfect set up for stop motion photography as I am producing a stop motion for a Graphics Shop in town, as part of Motion Go (a motion graphics club).
I found a good source to find out what information I needed on Youtube, from a channel called"The Slanted Lense".
Lightroom
After watching the video I have a better idea of how I am going to produce the stop-motion piece. Firstly I will be using Adobe Lightroom to take the pictures as this will allow the camera to not be triggered manually, therefore creating a more stable process. It will also allow me to see all of the images I have created together and to spot any discrepancies in the imagery.
Frame rate
The source also talked about frame rate. Cinematic stop motions are usually done at 24 FPS however, pieces created for Instagram that usually have a more bouncy feel are usually done at 10 FPS, or for a slightly more cinematic experience when still keeping the bouncy feel to the piece, 15 FPS is a good framerate to go with. I have decided that I will go with the 15 FPS, as I feel this will create a fun feel to my piece when still looking professional.
Lighting
Many different lights can be used when using stop motion, However, continuous light is what is used in the video. This opposed to window light that can be unpredictable and take a lot of post production to create a satisfying piece. I have decided to use continuous light as I like the effect it has in the video. I too am planning on using a light pad.
Camera Settings
It is important when setting up the camera for this process that the camera settings are fit for purpose. As I have not used cameras a lot in the past I wanted to find some research on the correct settings to use in order to create the best result. From the source, I intend to use the same camera settings. These where an aperture of 6.3, shooting at a 10th of a second (however this may need to be a 15th of a second if I am working at 15 FPS. I will ask the camera technician) And finally 250 IOS.
I am feeling more confident about the shoot tomorrow after some research and hopefully, it will turn out to be a successful project.
