Aardman director Merlin Crossingham shows how to make short animated films at home.
Getting Started: Episode Image
Episode 1Getting Started
Merlin explains what animation actually is, and shows you how to get started with your own short film by coming up with a simple idea for a story. (S1, ep 1)
Sets & Props: Episode Image
Episode 2Sets & Props
Sets and Props: Merlin demonstrates how to create a simple set for your film and fill it with props that can be easily found at home. (S1, ep 2)
Making Your Characters: Episode Image
Episode 3Making Your Characters
Merlin shares some great ideas for using everyday objects as the main characters in your animation. (S1, ep 3)
Cameras & Lighting: Episode Image
Episode 4Cameras & Lighting
Cameras and Lighting: Merlin explains how to set up your camera and lights so you are ready to start animating. (S1, ep 4)
Animation Techniques: Episode Image
Episode 5Animation Techniques
Merlin shows how easy it is to animate and shares some top tips about how to move your characters. (S1, ep 5)
Sound & Editing: Episode Image
Episode 6Sound & Editing
Sound and Editing: Merlin explains how to finish your animation by editing it, adding some sound, and creating titles and credits. (S1, ep 6)
How To Make A Morph: Episode Image
Episode 7How To Make A Morph
Merlin shows you how to make your very own Morph out of modelling clay. (S1, ep 7)
Movie Workshop: Episode Image
Episode 8Movie Workshop
Merlin works with some young animators who are making their first ever short films. (S1, ep 8)
