Stop Motion Animation with Modelling Clay
A course by Becho y MAB _ Can Can Club , Animation Directors
Joined April 2018

Learn and perfect your claymation techniques with Dragonframe
Stop-motion animation is an intricate art form that requires planning, patience, and tons of creativity. No one knows this better than Mab and Becho, two Argentinian directors and animators who bring all kinds of productions to fruition alongside a skilled creative team under the name Can Can Club. Specializing in stop-motion animation, they've crafted a distinctive style that has opened up a world of opportunities for them in the field of advertising and multimedia content production.
In this course, join them to learn the basic principles of clay animation, whether you're just getting started with Dragonframe or want to perfect your claymation techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (184)
- 4,956 students
- 22 lessons (5h 47m)
- 16 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · Italian · French · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a short, animated video with claymation techniques, combining the flexibility of clay with the power of stop-motion.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Animators, designers, character creators, and anyone interested in exploring the world of clay animation.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge and prior experience with animation is recommended but not essential.
To create your animations, you need clay, a computer with Dragonframe, and a camera that is compatible with the software.

Reviews

Becho y MAB _ Can Can Club
A course by Becho y MAB _ Can Can Club
Can Can Club is a powerhouse duo consisting of Mab and Becho, two Argentinian directors who are specialized in and passionate about animation. With over ten years of experience in the field, they've collaborated with top brands such as Google, McDonald's, and Cartoon Network. They're also the creators behind the award-winning animated series El hombre más chiquito del mundo, along with Juan Pablo Zaramella, and they've taken on a wide range of other projects.
Their meticulous attention to detail and their skillful ability to capture realistic movements in their animations has skyrocketed Can Can Club to international renown, earning them a reputation as stop-motion experts in the field of film and advertising.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to the Dragonframe
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Basic installation
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Software operation I
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Operation of software II
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Software Tips I
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Software Tips II
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U3
Wax and polish. Learn to handle the weight in animation.
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Rebounds I
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Rebound II
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Analysis
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Will
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Analysis
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Transformation
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Analysis
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U4
Our curtain
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Plan the animation
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The time of the final judgment I
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The hour of final judgment II
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The hour of final judgment III
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The hour of final judgment IV
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The judgment hour V
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The time of final judgment VI
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Another chance
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FP
Final project
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x 3D and Animation (Advanced Stop Motion)
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tengo 11 años y a mi me gusto. ya quiero empezar a hacer animaciones stop motion
Cordial saludo. apenas voy a iniciarlo. recuerden estas palabras: el corto que voy a hacer será genial.
estoy deseando poner en práctica lo que estoy aprendiendo con el curso
Güzel örnekler ve bilgiler bulunmaktadır.
Really learned a lot of things