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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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    November 22, 2024
  • 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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    Let’s try airbrushing. Why was I afraid of this mess?

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    1986 HAD THE BEST TOYS! | Top nearly 5 toys, in no particular order

    December 20, 2020

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    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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    Dressing up a new anvil for my son

    April 25, 2021

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    How to make a BUNCH of GLOSSY resin copies! (DIY mold-making and casting!)

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  • New Video

    OCD LEGO builders be like…

    February 24, 2022 /

    You know how it is.

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    MUSIC to CRAFT by 🎧 Volume 1

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  • 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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    How to make your own FONT! (Easy FREE DIY Method)

    June 7, 2021

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  • 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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    1986 HAD THE BEST TOYS! | Top nearly 5 toys, in no particular order

    December 20, 2020

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    April 18, 2021

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  • 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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    September 23, 2026
  • 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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    October 11, 2021

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    May 27, 2021
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    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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    March 26, 2023

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    March 17, 2021
  • New Video

    I misunderstood MIDI… (you can use REAL samples!) | Featuring the UVI “Toy Pack”

    November 25, 2021 /

    Download Reaper from here: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php Not a sponsored video. I just REALLY like the “Toy Pack” instruments! I purchased it on sale from here: https://www.uvi.net/toy-suite (If it’s not currently on sale, wait a little while.)

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    FAILING at making a video about FAILING at making toys. (AKA “Let’s make a phone video.”)

    December 31, 2022

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    April 18, 2021

    How to EASILY cut a 50 gallon plastic barrel in half.

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