Exploding Motor Car (http://www.explodingmotorcar.ca) used Dragon Stop Motion to shoot animation sequences for their latest music video production. The video for Ohbijou combines live action and stop motion animation to create a vivid, volcanic landscape.
Brett Long, the director and animator for project, describes the role of Dragon Stop Motion:
“We shot all of our stop motion sequences with a Canon 40D, which worked flawlessly with the Dragon Stop Motion software. Our project involved combining live action with stop-motion sequences. We spent two weeks in production with two animators, using many of the features Dragon offers. It allowed us to pull up reference frames to match lighting conditions as well as plug in numbers to calculate the slow camera moves. It is a fast and efficient tool, but what is most impressive about Dragon is the care and reliability of the tech support team.”
Cinematographer Drew Fortier talks about what sets Dragon Stop Motion apart:
“Dragon has a simple and thought-out interface that results in a fast and efficient workflow for any cinematographer looking to work in stop motion. With quick and easy access to a complex set of features, you are able to concentrate on the content you are creating, spending less time trying to figure out how to capture it. It truly is the leading software for stop motion, to be sought after by novices and professionals alike.”
Click here to watch the video at Exploding Motor Car’s YouTube channel.