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    How to sync ANIMATION to MUSIC! | Stop-motion using dopesheets aka exposure sheets.

    April 5, 2022 /

    These are the techniques* I use to animate in sync with music or character dialog. I do stop-motion animation this way, but you can do traditional 2D cel animation, 3D character animation or any animation medium in which timing is required. LINKS: Kinetic Armatures (Winders and more): https://kineticarmatures.com/rigs-and… Knights of the Slice: https://www.knightsoftheslice.com/col… Onell Design: http://onelldesign.com/ * These techniques are not industry-standard necessarily – every studio will do their own thing – so it’s best to abide by their rules if you’re not an independent animator.

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    December 20, 2020

    DIY Tiny Realistic Eyes | How to make eyeballs from airsoft BBs! | (NO MUSIC)

    October 18, 2021

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022
  • New Video

    NEW CHANNEL DIRECTION?!?

    April 1, 2022 /

    Home phone phone home. “What?” This is what happens when I remember April 1st is tomorrow and scramble to put something together.

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    How to build a MINIATURE Shop scene! (Using mostly tree branches. LOL.)

    June 22, 2022

    Take your voice back in time! Turn a TELEPHONE into a MICROPHONE for recording! + $1 DIY MIC!

    December 13, 2024

    I made a complicated SIMPLE TOY with DIY injection molding

    January 24, 2021
  • New Video

    When you want to dance but only have 2 points of articulation. | STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

    March 18, 2022 /

    Here’s a stop-motion animation about a Playmobil figure who is inspired to dance by a highly-articulated action figure. Animated using a winder from Kinetic Armatures. The taller poseable figure is a Knights of the Slice design.

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    How I make SIMPLE MUSIC for YouTube videos, one track at a time

    September 27, 2024

    BUILT DIFFERENT: Japanese Soft Vinyl Toys | HOW they’re made, WHY they’re special

    January 28, 2024

    My favorite animation tool: The WINDER.

    April 29, 2022
  • New Video

    OCD LEGO builders be like…

    February 24, 2022 /

    You know how it is.

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    Someone loaned me this CRAZY pedal!

    April 27, 2025

    How I paint soft vinyl toys – ENTIRE PROCESS – realistic weathering, yet DURABLE!

    July 28, 2026

    How to ETCH stuff into metal! (Brass, Copper, Steel) DIY Metal Etching

    May 10, 2021
  • New Video

    EPISODE 179: LEGO Animation, Armor Sculpting, ABS Welding, S.N.O.T., and more…

    February 22, 2022 /

    I’ve been busy working on a LEGO stop-motion animated project set in the Star Wars universe! Although this is really time-intense, I have been trying to document things along the way. Hope you enjoy! DOWNLOAD UNOFFICIAL ADVANCED LEGO BUILDING TECHNIQUES (PDF): https://joncraton.org/media/files/Uno… NEEDLE APPLICATORS: https://amzn.to/3v9k1u3 AVES APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/3H8rUT1 AVES SAFETY SOLVENT: https://amzn.to/35jJvdl MOLOTOW LIQUID CHROME: https://amzn.to/3BUvZJL CLAY SCULPTING TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3h6xfzS

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    Does your dog do this? (air-burying)

    February 2, 2022

    “Has anyone figured out your true identity?” and more QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

    October 21, 2025

    I built a TINY T.V. for my G.I. Joe figures

    March 14, 2021
  • New Video

    Does your dog do this? (air-burying)

    February 2, 2022 /

    This is not a very uncommon thing with dogs, I just find it strange and funny.

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    Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!

    July 18, 2025

    Character Development | DIY Figure Making

    January 10, 2021

    Eliminate bubbles in resin casts (without a pressure pot).

    February 21, 2021
  • New Video

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022 /

    Can this be for real? With your help, yes indeed! I animate with DragonFrame software and the USB controller. The slider unit is by Edelkrone, and I’ll cover using that in a separate video. TACK-IT (gummy stuff used to make things stick): https://amzn.to/33pXZbm

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    HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Music Video)

    December 31, 2020

    DIY airbrush SPRAY-BOOTH from STORAGE CONTAINER!

    August 7, 2025

    How to make your own PAINT MASKS!

    June 28, 2024
  • New Video

    I got a PROBE lens for stop-motion animation!

    December 22, 2021 /

    The Laowa Macro Probe is the craziest lens I’ve ever used! I cannot wait to produce more ANIMATION for y’all. (The “Anton’s Bait Shop” LEGO set was purchased back when it first came out. It is CRAZY EXPENSIVE now. Forgot to mention in the video!)

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    How to make a GIANT WORM ATTACK diorama (with BEADBOTS!)

    July 24, 2023

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    September 8, 2025

    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025
  • New Video

    ASMR with tiny toys! (Binaural crinkling, plastic handling, no talking until very end.)

    December 15, 2021 /

    I’ve had several requests for ASMR videos, so here is my first serious attempt at making one. To be 100% honest, I’m far more comfortable capturing crinkles and plastic handling than I am trying to whisper in y’all’s ears.

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    How to make and use TOY WAX!

    March 22, 2024

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    July 24, 2023

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    January 19, 2022
  • New Video

    The most fun I’ve ever had with miniatures! (Stargrave 28mm Minis)

    December 9, 2021 /

    These Stargrave Miniatures have been a blast to customize! SO many combinations, and really nice depth and detail to the parts. This is not a sponsored video – I just like these minis! Main info website: https://www.northstarfigures.com/list… These figures can be found on Amazon, eBay, and more.

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    DIY SOFUBI!? Home Made Japanese style toys for CHEAP!

    November 22, 2024

    Character Development | DIY Figure Making

    January 10, 2021

    MIND to MELODY: make MUSIC with your MOUTH and IMITONE!

    November 15, 2023
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