Specialization in Stop Motion by Becho y MAB _ Can Can Club, Coke Riobóo y Lourdes Villagómez

This specialization is a full-on deep dive into stop-motion animation, taught by a crew of industry pros. You’ll start with the absolute basics of frame-by-frame movement and work your way up to building sets, sculpting clay characters, and even using your smartphone to create polished animations. It’s a practical, hands-on journey that covers multiple techniques, from classic claymation to mixed media, so you can find your own style.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Master the fundamental principles of frame-by-frame animation and timing.
• Create expressive characters and build miniature sets from scratch.
• Use a smartphone and everyday objects to produce professional-looking stop-motion.
• Integrate live-action footage with stop-motion for mixed media projects.
• Operate Dragonframe software for advanced claymation workflows.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: No prior animation experience needed. A willingness to experiment is key.
• Tools: Smartphone, lamp, modeling clay, paper, and basic craft supplies.
• Hardware: A computer for editing (optional, but helpful for final projects).

📝 Description

This isn’t just a single course; it’s a full specialization that walks you through the entire stop-motion pipeline. You’ll learn from four different expert teachers, each bringing their own specialty to the table. Coke Riobóo and Lourdes Villagómez kick things off with the core principles, then you’ll move into photomotion with Wasaisa, smartphone animation with Estudio Agite, and finally, advanced claymation with Becho and MAB from Can Can Club.

The structure is smart. You build skills progressively, starting with simple concepts and ending with a complex, mixed-media short film. The focus is always on practical application. You won’t just watch theory; you’ll be building sets, sculpting characters, and shooting frames from day one. The course emphasizes using accessible materials, proving you don’t need a Hollywood budget to create compelling animation. It’s about patience, attention to detail, and developing your own artisanal touch.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Beginner animators who want a structured, comprehensive introduction to stop motion.
• Digital creators and graphic designers looking to add a tactile, physical skill to their toolkit.
• Educators and visual artists interested in using animation as a storytelling medium.
• Anyone with a smartphone and a creative itch who wants to make shareable, unique content.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

This specialization is taught by a collective of top-tier animation talent. Coke Riobóo and Lourdes Villagómez are experienced animators known for their work in traditional and stop-motion techniques. Wasaisa (Jorge Isaac) is a photographer and creative director specializing in photomotion. Estudio Agite (Julián and David Henao) is a graphic design and animation studio. Becho y MAB _ Can Can Club are animation directors with deep expertise in claymation and professional animation pipelines. Together, they offer a wealth of real-world experience and distinct creative perspectives.

🏁 Final Result

• A complete, original short film that demonstrates your mastery of stop-motion animation, combining techniques learned throughout the specialization.