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.
A $20 DIY Animation Light Box That Requires No Tools To Make
$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)