How I Make Practical Effects for Stop Motion

In this his video I will show you how I created practical effects for my stop motion animations.

Practical effects are visual effects used in filmmaking that use physical in camorra effects as opposed to computer generated imagery.

Here is a link to the flashlight I use:
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I was planning on making this video lot longer, but after writing the script I realized that the concept is very basic. This method of creating practical effects is not necessarily the best way to do it. It is just how I do it. I am constantly finding better ways of creating practical effects. For example, when I started animating this video, I realized that it made no difference if I drew colored marker on the paper effects. Up until this point I would always outline my paper effects with colored marker, but apparently it is impossible to tell the difference between a paper affect with marker and without marker! Anyway, the point is that this tutorial could quickly become outdated as I find better ways to create a practical effects. I hope you enjoy the video!

[theobsessedgrimreaper]

A lot of people have said it before, and I’m gonna say it again

This channel is extremely underrated. It needs more attention

[Bricksane]

This is such a cool way of doing the effects! I didnt even notice it wasnt cgi

[FearedAnimates]

The first scene can solo my entire channel 😭

[solsbricks]

Yes, paper is incredibly helpful! I use it quite often, too! (The slap at the beginning was personal 😢)

[imaginatorproductions]

I didn’t realise you used practical effects for everything but I did know you used them a lot. They make your videos really stand out and made me actually try this technique out before you even posted this video lol

[OrcaStudiosYT]

W tutorial, I tend to stay away from digital effects too. I just like the look of practical effects. This paper thing is pretty smart :)

[TheHomeschoolJediOG]

Love the tutorial man! I think I'll try this! Your practical affects look so good too!!!:D

[LittlePangy]

ok that's actually insanely cool! the effect works so well for how easy it is to set up

[drextube]

These kinds of videos you make are really cool, helpful, and entertaining! Definitely keep this up!

[chaparrerasfilms]

That was amazing your effect's are outstanding!

[geibbgabemcc]

My God you are a genius. Amazing work. I look forward to using your technique.

[Superpup]

This video deserves more views
The humor and animation are very impressive!

[ScheerFilms]

Wow this is amazing, I guess I’d better get a multicolored flashlight now lol

[dplstpmotions]

Ok man that is sooo smart!!! I thought that there was no way you did the intro without digital effects but boy was I wrong!!!

[brickbears]

I would say you are one of the most talented animators

[dantematellini]

This video sold your channel to the moon and back!!!! Its so so good and the effects are insanely good

[BobTheLegoMan]

Never knew you could use paper and a torch, this will really help my stopmotions too! Thanks!

[mbricks]

THis is incredible! With just paper and a torch!!!

[mrlegobrick]

Awesome video. I've always just added digital effects, but that is an awesome way of making effects. Be interested in how you do some of the more complicated ones, like big explosions.

[idaholana]

I think more people should use this tactic because the flashlight helps add to the lighting showing extra detail in any neon objects this could also work with explosions just as long as it’s in the dark environment it’ll work