Adorable Mini Bride and Groom in Motion: A Guide to Creating Popular Stop Motion Movies ♡

2017.08.11 published

Stop Motion Movies are Cute ♡

One of the video productions to be played at the reception or after-party - Stop Motion Movies ♡

Stop motion movies are slide shows created by taking photos of still objects while moving them slightly.＊

The characteristic feature is that by playing them in succession, the still images look like they are moving in a flipbook style. ♩

How to Create a Stop Motion Movie???

Such stop motion movies are a popular filming technique when creating opening movies or profile movies for weddings.＊

In particular, stop motion movies using mini-sized photos of the bride and groom are not only cute but also entertaining, receiving positive reviews from guests. ♩

Let me introduce how to create the currently popular video production - stop motion movies.＊

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【How to Create a Stop Motion Movie 1】 Develop the Concept

First, start by developing the overall structure of the video.＊

☑ Decide on the music to be played

☑ Determine the story to match the music

☑ Decide on the background and the poses to adopt

Whether this structural part is well thought out will determine whether subsequent work goes smoothly or becomes a struggle...!

It's okay if it's not too elaborate, but jotting down the story in a storyboard-like manner is recommended as it makes it clearer. ♩

Expand your image of the completion and make sure to share it with your husband too. ♡

➡ Check out stop motion movie story ideas here＊

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【How to Create a Stop Motion Movie 2】 Take Photos of People

Once you've finished developing the overall structure of the video, the next step is to take photos of yourselves as the materials.＊

Pose according to the predetermined story and take lots of photos in rapid succession!

The key point to keep in mind here is to have a solid color background. The reason is that it will be easier to work with when cutting out the photos later. ♩

As for the shooting location, a white wall at home or a green park may be good.＊

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【How to Create a Stop Motion Movie 3】 Print and Cut Out the Characters

After shooting all the poses, the next step is to print those photos.＊

Before printing, it helps to trim away unnecessary parts using Photoshop or PowerPoint, which will save on copy paper and time too. ♡

Then, scissors in hand, cut out your photos along the outline of your bodies!

It’s a tedious task, but this is where persistence is key! ♡

【How to Create a Stop Motion Movie 4】 Set the Stage & Take Photos

Now it’s finally time for the key photo shoot for the stop motion movie! ♡

Once you have set up the stage for shooting with props, start taking photos one by one while slightly moving the cut-out character photos.＊

To take beautiful shots, make sure to secure the camera on a tripod, maintaining a constant position and distance between the subject and the camera to avoid misalignment and changes in photo size. ♩

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【How to Create a Stop Motion Movie 5】 Connect the Photos to Create the Video

And finally! Import the taken photos into your computer, and edit and create the video using Movie Maker or iMovie.＊

The recommended duration for each photo is about 0.2 to 0.3 seconds per frame! If you shorten the time per frame/photo, it will be smoother, but it can reduce the stop motion charm and the video may end quickly if you don’t connect enough photos. Be careful.

Conversely, if you slow down the sequence of the photos too much, the movements can appear disjointed and unnatural, so make adjustments while actually creating it. ♡

Try Making Your Own Stop Motion Movie ♡

How was that? I introduced how to create stop motion movies, a popular video production for receptions and after-parties.＊

Don’t forget to check your allotted time and the venue's screen size before making the video! ♡

Be sure to handcraft a fun and cute stop motion movie that will surprise your guests. ♩

➡ Check out the list of BGM and movie articles here＊

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