Mission · with Reel
Reel's 10-Second Object Walk
Make an everyday object walk across the table in a 10-second stop-motion film.
You need
- A phone or tablet with a camera (any stop-motion or photo app)
- A small object: a shoe, a toy, a sock
- A steady spot for the camera
Steps
Lock the camera
Prop the phone so it cannot move between photos. Moving camera = shaky film.
Tiny moves
Move the object a finger-width, take a photo. Repeat.
Count frames
At 10 frames per second, 10 seconds is 100 photos. Aim for at least 50 for 5 seconds if you are new.
Play it back
Play your frames in order. Fix any jumpy part by adding in-between photos.
Build task
Finish line
A stop-motion clip at least 5 seconds long where the object travels across the frame.
Finish line: Smooth enough that a friend can tell it is walking.