Stop Motion In The Making

Video Production

We decided on the idea that we were going to use the modular Origami model to convey our message through a mixed media format of using both physical items as well as post production software to add in flavor to the video.

In this post, we would like to share with you our journey in first, constructing a prototype model and following that, move on to shooting the video.

#1: Preparation of the papers that were needed to form the pieces.

[We couldn’t use normal squared origami papers as the dimensions of the modular pieces were supposed to be rectangular in shape as shown in the above picture]

We had to fold and cut up each of the A4 papers. Having each A4 giving us 32 individual modular pieces that we needed for the model.

#2: When we were done with the cutting process, it was time to start folding each piece. [Note: These were not all of the pieces of paper that we had cut up]

#3: Piece after piece, stacking them up as we complete each piece.

#4: With the few pieces we’ve folded, we tested the base structure and constructed a mini prototype.

#5: With the pieces folded, we proceeded to setup the cameras for the shoot. Laying down the base layer with white paper.

#6: We then proceeded to do a few test shots before going into producing the stop motion.

#7: Piece by piece we laid it down onto our scene. With each piece, we took a photo.

#8: In using this method, we had a lot of difficulty placing each piece, as they would often act like dominoes and causing each other to fall.

#9: So in trying to solve the problem, we decided to do the stop motion the other way around. Doing it from the back, de-constructing it from its completed

#10: Having constructed the ‘cats’ we worked our way back. Taking each piece off one by one, and taking a picture each.