The Best Cameras for Stop-motion Animation • LEGO Brickfilming Tutorial

[@BCStrikeProductions]

Great tutorial Rio! Very helpful tips. I that 3D printed Lego cam looked epic!

[@kiufkhgdiyrsiytgf2785]

u have no idea how helpful this was i recently lost my phone and have been really bored without a way to animate stop motions and this is GREATLY appreciated i am going to buy a c920 and have already downloaded software to my pc thank you so much

[@BungaloidNetwork]

I would appreciate a tutorial about camera movement/cinematography in general. I personally think it's a make-or-brake aspect of a video and many tutorials seldom cover it

[@rioforce]

I've actually gotten more than one request on this, so I'll try to do it next! Sounds fun.

[@jaymentarii]

@@rioforce please do!

[@Valor_Studios576]

Thanks for the important information, my friend. I make stop motion films myself with an iPad 8th generation and have been thinking about upgrading to a better setup. This video helped me a lot and you’ve got yourself another subscriber. Thank you.

[@ManoiaFilms]

My dad has a nice dslr that he lets me use with my animations :D All I had to buy was a tripod, a plug in power source battery and a remote.

[@prestoon_1]

This is a very lucky person

[@katieheinemeyer]

I use a iphone to do my stop motion and I also use stop motion studio so this video was really helpful! keep up the good work!

[@masterchief9177]

This was weirdly a satisfying, comforting, educational/knowledge (at least in my opinion), well put video in my book. Honestly I watch this to kill time and watch random videos as I'm waiting patiently to finish my last year of college at 2024. If all goes well of course, with that being said. It was nice, but a bit tiny bit of myself truthfully I confess I actually wanted to be a LEGO stop-motion youtuber as a kid growing up in the 2000s. But dropped the idea since maybe it's too late for a grown man in his 20s to do so, but maybe once I get the time and money I'll probably slowly but surely tip my toe into the realm of Stop-Motion Animation and see where it will take me from there. Also I wanted a solid camera anyway like Peter Parker or Frank West haha.

[@trumpsextratesticle8590]

Listen to this "Old Man", you are never too old to enjoy and do the things you find interesting. You only have 1 life to live, so live it to its fullest, its not like we get out of this life alive! (ha!)

[@LarsonLEGOs]

I go between devices (Tablet and DSLR) depending on how quickly a want to shoot and what angles I want. Nice video!

[@rioforce]

I’ve heard of people doing that! Sometimes it’s a seamless transition. I usually don’t switch cameras in a single project but I have been known to use a different camera depending on what project I’m making.

[@artatron]

Very good video. Quick side note: you can use a chromebook for animating, though the program I used for years suddenly no longer works. You can get stop motion studio on it, though it treats the cameras like phone cameras (basically flipping the view of the web cam, making it disorienting). Anyways, amazing video =)

[@brickmasterstudio9962]

Well I already have one, but it's always awesome to see a Rioforce tutorial! Also duckduckGo....niceeee

[@KomutsuGUNDAM]

I use phone camera but stuck on masking problem.The pics I took are diff. bright between the frame and the masking.I want to know how to fix it or dslr is the answer.

[@BoatsAreRockable]

Thanks for giving Boats Animator a shout out! 😊

[@lazystudios268]

You’re the one who inspired me to do stop motion

[@brickdivaandjosbuilds8163]

Hello when I upload a video to KZbin it's blurry and not so clear what can I do?

[@jean-francoistasse7788]

Thanks for the informative video, it helped me to make a good decision 👍

[@palmtoptiger1405]

I have a GoPro I’m not sure how I would be able to input the images in the software

[@GeorgeOfGeorge]

Thank you for helping me begin stop motion man

[@1abnormalman23]

10:40 hey, notice you have the same canon SL1 as me! i'm having trouble with connecting it to Dragonframe 5, I get an annoying blue monochrome filter in live view mode when I connect it to the computer with an OG cable, have you had this issue? would appreciate some feedback!

[@jarlfenrir]

I have a superzoom type camera. Not a DSLR, more like a bigger "compact" camera. It has a "stop motion" mode built in that adds onion skinning, and offers you creating a video once you are done. But anyway I prefer to use raw pictures. I copy them to PC and I'm going trough them deleting unnecessary ones, editing those, that needs being edited, and then I'm importing them directly to (free version) davinci resolve. The app needs some tweaking to be able to treat bunch of pictures as a single clip, but it works. And I'm quite happy with the process considering it's free, and overall look is much much better than when I was using just the phone.

[@Coucou616]

Can you recommend the controller app for c920? I use MAC 12, and G Hub and Logitune don't work... 6:44

[@redgoblinstudios]

I've thought about buying a dslr camera recently, though I am unsure about some things. If i were making a stop motion, would I need it to be connected to a computer or can it be connected to an iPad via BlueTooth (or does it need to be connect to anything at all)? If your taking photos for stop motion can you just take them on the camera, then put the sd card in the computer, export the pictures to a separate device and put it in a software for stop motion? Sorry for so many questions, I've always wanted to get a dslr but I don't know if it would work with my current setup.

[@alfie.and.science]

I have a DSLR and it does have to be connected to a computer or laptop due to the type of USB the only port it will fit in is computers or laptops.

[@redgoblinstudios]

@@alfie.and.science ok, thank you 👍

[@alfie.and.science]

@@redgoblinstudios No prob!

[@ClineFilms]

Haven’t the iphone 4 brings me back… first started making videos on that thing. Looked terrible but charming

[@damieneditss]

Can you use a GoPro connected to a computer?

[@kingkong905]

I agree with alot of your points. I prefer webcam. quality. Its decent. It doesn't look oversatured. It doesn't feel like the creators are trying too hard to impress you. High quality DSLR cams. can be too distracting at times.

[@rioforce]

True. Sometimes the camera gets in the way! People focus so much on camera quality that they miss story or action.

[@kingkong905]

Thanks for uploading this. I was about to buy a DSLR until i realized there's not much difference between the cam. quality of phones, webcams, films, and a DSLR. If you get good lighting and photo editing skills, i think the photos will look almost the same haha. Buying a DSLR is a waste of money. You're not going to use the video feature if all you're making is stop-motion animation. If you're going to need a tripod, batteries, and other equipment then you might as well buy a phone or webcam.

[@aceanimations2451]

i probably do need an upgrade... thanks for the helpful tips rio.

[@Captain_thorn66]

I would really like to see the camera quality of that little N1 pro

[@me-xl5kc]

ive been doing stop motion since i was little should i start saving money for a dlsr

[@WienerWorldofAnimation]

4:54 omg, I have that green minifig and have no idea where it came from

[@jesperjey4007]

Make a tutorial on 0:58 How do you Make a lego Structure to Hold the phone without the phone falling?

[@TheRealDrummerDude]

But do the DSLRs have frame settings? Can you set the video to record several frames and stop?

[@rioforce]

No, not typically. Either way it would be very difficult to move your characters properly if it was auto-shooting on a timer. Some DSLRs I’m sure have a type of Timelapse setting but I would never recommend it for animation.

[@bdfilmsstudio3693]

I have a dslr but i cant connect It to my laptop plss anyone knows how to? I have a Nikon d3500 AND a Macbook pro 2011

[@sherylbuck7377]

You mentioned different lens what type of lens for dslr can i use to zoom in on the face of the lego figure. When I zoom in it's blurry.

[@rioforce]

You’ll need macro filters, most likely. They act like magnifying glasses so you can get really close to a minifigure without it getting blurry.

[@sherylbuck7377]

@@rioforce thank you.. you are awesome

[@JosiahAnimations]

RioForce: talking about all these thousand dollar cameras. Me: an introvert child who spends all his time inside with no money and no friends.

[@rioforce]

I am too, that’s why I’m talking about cameras 😉 Seriously though you don’t haha to spend a ton on a camera. Using what you already have is always the best advice.

[@kiyroviper9736]

@@rioforce I have a very old tablet that doesn’t get the best quality pictures. And for animation it’s very fuzzy.

[@kiyroviper9736]

Well not very old but like a few years old

[@barriemoorcroft534]

All mobile phones have manual focus, white balance etc.

[@Smithy_YaMainManzzz7436]

Frrr tho 😭🤣

[@musikmakerman]

Many thanks for inspiring me

[@melvinbagby4221]

I learned a lot. I was considering purchasing a DSLR, but honestly I can get clip on lenses for my phone and probably be good.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content

[@crispycoconut77]

Question: is it possible to use an action camera like a gopro or apeman a80 for stop motion and possible connect it to an app Thanks

[@CraftMotion]

There's free Software for webcams, right? So if I conncted by DSLR, in my case Sony a6000, to my computer via a HDMI/USB adapter that essentially makes my camera work like a webcam so I can use the free software, right?

[@rioforce]

Not quite. It would just take pictures of your live view, which may be better than some webcams, but never as good as actuating the shutter on your camera. The DSLR software have live view *and* snap the actual camera shutter, giving you the juicy DSLR look.

[@ETHANMONSTROSITY]

Hey do you know if boats animator is good? I was wondering if it works well and if you would recommend it with my Logitech C920x?

[@anav1358]

Is there a way to shift focus or blur the background in stop motion studios pro?

[@jesperjey4007]

Awesome tutorial man! Im a brickfilmer as well and i use Samsung But i got no photographic cams. But anyway thanks!

[@JeeStudioXD]

have you ever used a webcam for stop motion? is it more clear than a phone? What kind of computer do you need for the webcam? By the way your videos are the best!

[@jwbrickshow8444]

Hi, we just got the Canon Rebel EOS T7 camera and have one question: How to you set the focus so that EVERYTHING in the shot is clear? When we take photos, we can make some of our shot in clear focus, but the rest of it (other minifigures or the background, for exampe) appears blurry. Thanks.

[@rioforce]

If you set the f/stop to a larger number (meaning the aperture hole in the lens will be smaller, letting less light in), more of the shot will be in focus. It may be impossible to have *everything* in perfect focus but it can come close! You may have to boost your ISO or Shutter Speed to compensate for the darker picture made by the aperture change. Hope it helps!

[@TheSuperiorSpidey]

What microphones would u recomend for lego stop motion? Thanks for the recommendations for the webcam.

[@simersonbros1453]

So could you hook up a Logitech webcam to stop motion studio pro on a phone or does it have to be a computer?

[@RPWStudios]

Great video.

[@fatmariothethird468]

How do you stop the Logitech c920 from having light banding

[@rioforce]

change your exposure settings. You may have to increase the light in the scene to compensate. Sometimes LED light bulbs cause the banding, though, so if that’s the case you’ll need different bulbs. But try the exposure first!

[@_EnS_Studios_Official]

Hi ik that you won’t answer but..if i have an adapter can I connect to a phone or tablet?

[@rioforce]

It depends on the camera and tablet, but probably not. A webcam might connect if you research it, but a DSLR will never.

[@_EnS_Studios_Official]

@@rioforce wow i can’t belive you actually answered :D thanks

[@Relichunters01]

If possible could you make a video based around camcorder stop motion? I'm hoping to start making brickfilms that way and am looking for tips

[@toomuchtobmac]

My only gripe with Stop Motion Studio is everytime try to use a frame as a masking frame it never matches up with the other frames.

[@videohousejsq]

I personally use my phone with the stop motion studio app. I’ve heard of DSLRs and web cams like the c920 but they seem like a lot of work. I’m happy with my phone quality, but does a hero 8 GoPro work for stop motions too?

[@patienceandprogress8635]

It was very informative. I would like to know what advice can You give me to make my videos better. I just started a(different kind) of stop motion videos not too long ago and I eager to learn. Thank You so much and keep up the great work.

[@patienceandprogress8635]

I'm using Canon T3i DSLR

[@fatmariothethird468]

How well do camcorders work for stop motion?

[@brickfilms11]

Thanks for this video

[@spencerschmidtstudios9171]

Twin bricks told me that a dslr can connect to the mac version of stop motion studio pro.

[@rioforce]

Its true!

[@spencerschmidtstudios9171]

​@@rioforce oh I thought when I watched this video I thought a DSLR needs a more expensive software in order to connect.

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

What software would you recommend for the c920? I can't seem to find one that works.

[@rioforce]

Have you checked out boats animator? Or maybe stop motion studio? Both are okay in most areas and free.

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

@@rioforce no but I’ll give them a try. Thanks

[@waffleanimations]

banger tutorial

[@JeeStudioXD]

what lens can you get for a phone?

[@koifishes-tl]

hello, rio can you help me about my animation, i have a camera called "sony Nex-5" and i need help because alot of apps on the camera is 100 dollars up so do you have and free stop motion apps on my camera, Thank you :)

[@brickbears]

I use a eos rp Canon and a logic tech Something

[@elihutchinson007]

I’ve been using an iPhone with Stop Motion Studio Pro for my animations for the past few years. It’s served most of my needs, but I’ve been frustrated with the very shallow depth of field it has, which I can’t seem to adjust and which reduces most of the characters and scenery to a blur. Do you have any advice for this, or am I better off getting a proper DSLR?

[@rioforce]

You should try some of those iphone clip on "lenses". Some, especially the zoom ones, can give you some Depth of Field. Mind you, I've never tried them with stop-motion, so I don't know how well they'd work, but that might be a quick solution for you. Otherwise, a webcam or DSLR might suit you, depending on what computer/software combo you're using and what budget you're working within.

[@DollyThingzTV]

Great video! I have an SL2 but I'm not willing to pay for the necessary software. I have shot for hours and had have had to trash so many frames because they weren't in sync. The phone is also not a great option for my liking so I will give the webcam a try. Thanks for the video.

[@FormalLens]

Wait there is a Dragonframe 5 now??

[@rioforce]

It just came out, actually

[@barriemoorcroft534]

My son uses great software, free, on the ipad pro 10.5 and his animations are awesome. Works on free stopmotion software and then edits on imovie.

[@skinnyseymourskinner7125]

what about bridge cameras?

[@rioforce]

What's a bridge camera

[@skinnyseymourskinner7125]

@@rioforce its like a dslr but you can't change the lenses and its usually cheaper.

[@cristianvonsparr]

I have a Nikon D810 DLSR with (among others) 70-200mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4. And I use that for my work. But when making stop motion, I use my phone. So much easier to get great colors (without using photoshop or Lightroom) and also easier to get cool camera angles. If you have a big setup, I get what you’d use a DLSR. The are better quality. But for a light hobby, I’d stick with a good phone. (Oh and I’m using iPhone 12 with an iPad for remote control)

[@rioforce]

Yeah, stop-motion is all about having fun! If you enjoy using your tablet or phone, that's awesome.

[@glu8508]

I have an IPad Pro and I use it to animate, but making different camera angles…yeah that doesn’t really happen, it’s really hard to make it shoot at different angles especially since the camera is at the top.

[@rioforce]

You might be able to build a stand so that you can put the camera at the bottom instead

[@glu8508]

@@rioforce yeah, the thing is I’ve already found a solution, I stick the IPad with sticky tack to the table!

[@Nooboss_]

You can do stop motion with dslr using Stop motion studio on pc

[@lezopuzz]

Yeah that’s true

[@lezopuzz]

But not many people know about it. They think that you need dragon frame or some other expensive software.

[@tomkent4656]

Some Panasonic Lumix camera have a dedicated stop-motion facility.

[@BasementStudi0s]

use a drone camera. I'm serous. it would be a fun challenge

[@Bricky_Gamer]

I use an old HD camcorder from 2007 :D

[@axepic6022]

Very cool video !! And which software do you use ?

[@rioforce]

Because I have a DSLR, I use drsgonframe. However there are cheaper alternatives that work just as well!

[@axepic6022]

@@rioforce Ok thanks 😜

[@starwarsstudio100]

Yes, I'm the first viewer of this video, at least you're not giving that advice again about having a DSLR lens on the edge of the body or something like that

[@rioforce]

lol next time i'll need to make up for the video encouraging people to put flammable paper over their lamps :P

[@alfie.and.science]

Also my DSLR was 160 GBP and has built in zooming so i got a sensational deal in my personal opinion

[@Seesees89]

Thanks

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Great video! Very useful. Why you hate Walmart so much 🤣🤣🤣

[@rioforce]

lol I just haven’t had much success with their electronics in the past. That said, I haven’t tried lately! Even a bad quality camera is better than nothing (assuming it works, of course 😉)

[@FDNProductions]

6:36 do you know of any good solutions to fixing this issue with webcams? No matter what i do i can't seem to get rid of the horizontal lines

[@rioforce]

Are you using LED lamps or old fluorescent bulbs? Those often have different “phases” (the light technically turn on and off rapidly to create the light but faster than the eye) and create the banding. Otherwise check for antiflicker settings on your webcam software. I know Logitech webcam software is supposed to have it. The old version used to, you can download it from Logitech on their website if you Google Logitech Webcam Software.

[@spencerschmidtstudios9171]

Oh wait also have you ever thought about using a go pro for stop motion?

[@damieneditss]

Personally, I'm currently using an iPad, but I want to see if I can use my GoPro instead

[@brickfairie]

I thought this was great!

[@DanyaGeraLegoAnimation]

Good cool job

[@stop_motion_romania]

4:14 I use an old iPad for stop motion

[@nemodatquodnonhabet]

Camcorders are totally a legitimate animation camera tool!

[@rioforce]

Whatever works for you! Some people use film cameras but those aren’t popular enough to cover in this video. 😉

[@Thebrickshow1940]

(Saves video)

[@BrohamAnimations]

I use a phone but someday I want a webcam or a DSLR

[@arjunator2688]

Hey, are you shivVZG?

[@rioforce]

I wish...

[@arjunator2688]

@@rioforce u sound the exact same

[@barriemoorcroft534]

Use a 2nd hand note 10, or iphone 11 or newer iPhone pro.

[@TheRealStikmation]

4:33 Stikbots!!!!

[@koolguyfilmz]

“Chromebooks will not work with webcams” me working with a chromebook and webcam

[@nemodatquodnonhabet]

The Logitech C920 isn’t the gold standard, it’s the chrome standard😉, Also, did I see the BiM THAC calendar on your wall?

[@rioforce]

Yup! I bought one when they were on sale and it’s fun seeing some lego on my wall monthly.

[@nemodatquodnonhabet]

@@rioforce That's great. I've got one to, it's so much fun, starwarsstudios and blandeer did a fantastic job!

[@TheBrickBro]

I thought dragon frame was 300

[@TheBrickBro]

Great overall video tho Rio!

[@rioforce]

Whoops did I get the price wrong 😅

[@DeathTrooper-wr2ni]

Imagine using any of those. I use my telescope for stop motion.

[@GamerBrixFilms]

Using ipads are super hard since you cant use the tripod

[@Legoperson]

I use tablet

[@ChaseProductions18]

😕🙁☹️😣😖😫😩🥺😢😭 I only have an iPad

[@alfie.and.science]

me watching this though i already got a camera

[@figuretime5016]

The necessary equipment is too much and expensive... so sad.. : (

[@rioforce]

The only necessary equipment is a camera and some LEGO! Before computers, people made brickfilms with camcorders and digital cameras, so anything's possible

[@crazykidstudios3726]

Well I'm done cuz my phone is such bad photo quality

[@koondog69]

Really informative video. Can I please ask what lenses you use with your DSLR camera? Thank you.

[@prestoon_1]

Hey, I was wondering if my Ps.Eye camera would work as a Webcam. It's normally made as a motion cam, but it does work with pc