8" x 10" x 1" acrylic shadow box + 8" x 10" x 1 5/8" cradled birch panel + battery-powered LED pen light = an animation light box for the masses.
Pete Burkeet’ “Mannequin” & The Ghost of Rolling Acres Mall
Watch “Mannequin”, a hand-painted animated short by Pete Burkeet, then read an interview with the artist.
“Glitter Blood for all the Wins”: 5 Questions With Kelly Gallagher
An interview with DIY animation powerhouse Kelly Gallagher (Pen Up The Pigs, etc.)
$60 Multiplane Animation Rig IKEA Hack
Build your own multiplane animation rig for $60, from IKEA parts! No power tools required — all you’ll need is a screwdriver. Place it under any copy stand / down shooter rig. Replacement glass (usually the most significant expense) is just $5 per sheet.
Music by Black Ant (CC-BY)