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Through interviews with those who work at the heart of the industry, to articles on the theory and the science behind vision and light, stop motion cinematographer hopes to share some of the magic that goes into every stop motion project.
The articles in this section take a detailed look at the wide range of projects created using the medium of stop motion and the work that goes into them. They look at the bigger picture; the feature films that are seen across the world, the short films that inspire us all, the promos and commercials that tell their own unique story, the history that made the industry what it is, and the art and creativity that can be seen in so many stop motion projects.
The Ethereal Cinematography of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
For Frank Passingham, Director of Photography on stop motion classics ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’, and ‘The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!’, ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ gave him the opportunity to experiment with light and colour in a way he hadn’t done before.
Poetic Lighting Brings Magic to Aardman’s Robin Robin
Dave Alex talks to stop motion cinematographer about poetic lighting and the unique opportunities that were available through the cinematography of Robin Robin.
interviews and conversations with the people who work behind the lens to bring light and motion to the world of stop motion.
The secrets behind the camera. The tricks and techniques that have been making audiences believe in magic for more than a century and the new technology that is being embraced by the industry to keep the magic going.
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With stop motion animation the beauty is in the detail. The articles in this section take defining moments, single shots, unique inspirations or specific techniques, and take a close-up look at the detail that goes into creating such magical cinematography.
Frame by Frame: Creating a Swing Shot for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is the reimagining of the classic tale of the little wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy. The shots of Carlo on the swing are a perfect example of the collaboration that is required in stop motion animation, as all the departments had to work in combination to get the shot the directors wanted.
Frame by Frame: An Old School Steadicam Shot
In one shot Chuck Steel is running along a hospital corridor. As he runs he turns corners, travels through a doorway, jumps over obstacles and punches random background characters as he goes. The camera keeps just ahead of him. A move of this type would usually require an elaborate motion control rig.
The latest news on stop motion cinematographer and cinematography for stop motion. Newly posted articles, exciting stories, new links to interviews, and behind the scenes information.
Q&A With Laura Howie – The World of Stop Motion Cinematography
Laura Howie talks to Zerb Magazine (Summer 2023) about the creativity and technicality that goes into stop motion cinematography.
Dave Alex Riddett BSC and David Sproxton CBE / “Sledgehammer”
Dave Alex Riddett BSC and David Sproxton CBE talk to British Cinematographer about the iconic stop motion music video for Peter Gabriel’s ‘Sledgehammer’. Read about it here.
Dave Alex Riddett BSC – Shout Radio
Dave Alex Riddett BSC talks to Shout Radio about his career as a stop motion cinematographer.
