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What if I told you that by learning this one skill, clients would be lining up to work with you?
It’s time to invest in your future and fast-track your growth with the best portfolio booster in the game.
Claire Oring – Magic Through Motion
A step-by-step guide to stop motion animation for creative entrepreneurs who want to majorly level up their animation skills.
This course is fun – without the fluff – to help photographers grow their animation skills and portfolio, fast. Say goodbye to suffering through confusion and scavenging the internet for stop motion tutorials by creators who have no advertising experience. If you’re ready to dig into the strategy and technical skills of creating scroll-stopping animations, you’re in the right place. Magic Through Motion is here to teach you the ins and outs of creating branded stop motions from start to finish AND how to manage future clients like a pro.
(Oh, and it’s the only course on the market that will teach you both…all while building a new portfolio)
The corners of YouTube are full of men in their basements trying to teach you how to make a ball of clay move, and you deserve better than that. That’s why I created Magic Through Motion – so capable, eager photographers like you can learn how to bring a product to life and make your client’s next ad go viral.
Get ready to…
Master advanced animation techniques
Build an irresistible branded portfolio
Become your client’s secret weapon
Who is this course for?
You’re an ambitious creative ready to learn a new skill that will allow you to stand out and earn more income.
The professional photographer who wants to stand out from their competition and create compelling ads for their clients
The tech-savvy creator in search of an innovative way to generate income
The in-house creative aspiring to accelerate their brand’s growth
The creative social media manager ready to take their brand partnerships to the next level
FRUSTRATED – trying to stand out of the crowd in a sea of creators, taking on countless small budget projects that leave you totally drained
OVERWHELMED – by the technical side of animation, creating content that sells instead of just looking pretty, clearly communicating your ideas to clients
INSECURE – setting boundaries with your clients, brainstorming creative ideas without copying others, pitching to new clients confidently
Did you just nod your head and say ‘yesss, please help’ to any of the above? Then you’re in the right place!
Magic Through Motion will give you the technical tools, step-by-step guidance and support you need to add stop motion animation to your portfolio.
Why learn stop motion now? Let me fill you in on a little secret…
There’s not enough skilled animators for all the brands who want content. As an studio owner, it’s been a challenge to grow the team because skill levels are either too low, or advanced animators are too busy.
This course is for you if you
+ Are excited to learn advanced animation skills
+ Dream of creating strategic, branded stop motion for clients
+ Prefer to learn at your own pace with a clear action plan
+ Can’t wait for a new revenue stream for your business
+ Want to take on higher paying projects that take less time
+ Are ready to kick imposter syndrome to the curb and start confidently striving towards your goals.
+ Need a friend in your corner guiding and cheering you on!
By the end of this course you’ll
+ Understand how to break down any intimidating stop motion transition frame by frame into approachable steps
+ Bring your work to life with an easy editing workflow
+ Confidently price yourself based on your current skill level
+ Effortlessly manage your clients’ needs throughout the entire animation process while setting healthy boundaries
+ Attract your dream clients with new portfolio work that shows off your new skills and establishes you as an expert
..and I’m spilling the tea on how I land profitable partnerships (cha-ching!)
Are you ready to MEET YOUR TEACHER
Hey there, I’m Claire – commercial stop motion animator, creative director, educator, and your new go-to girl for all things animation.
Throughout the last 10 years, I’ve created animated content for some of the world’s biggest brands while working as a freelancer, director of a creative studio owned by the New York Times, and for my own boutique creative studio, Oui Create. I have a BFA in Animation from the Otis College of Art and Design, and I eat-sleep-breathe all things stop motion.
Long story short: I know what brands are looking for when they hire a creative.
…which is why I’m going to pull back the curtain on my entire creative production process that took me years of trial and error to master, so you can uplevel your business and learn how to create show-stopping content in just one week.
Guided Portfolio Challenges
Let’s be real with each other for a minute, shall we?
I totally get that stop motion can feel intimidating. Maybe you don’t feel creative enough, or that the technical skills feel like a lot to tackle. But I promise that I’ll be here to hold your hand through every single step. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to break down any intimidating stop motion transition into bite size pieces you can approach with confidence.
5 new portfolio pieces?!
Ready to accelerate your animation skills and level up your portfolio from home?
Enroll in Magic Through Motion today!
What’s Inside
This course includes:
7
action-packed video modules
40
individual lessons
5
guided portfolio challenges
Magic Through Motion goes beyond the *pretty* content. Throughout these 7 modules, you’ll learn how to strategically create content that connects with specific audiences and makes you stand out as a profitable secret weapon to brands.
Module 01.
Building A Portfolio to Attract Dream Clients
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Define your ideal client and build your portfolio with them in mind
✓ Dial in on your own style and goals
✓ Pick a niche for your portfolio challenge
✓ Create a portfolio that sells
Module 02.
Pre-Production – From Strategy To Styling
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Create a strategic shot list based on your clients goals
✓ Develop art direction and styling for your scene
✓ Build a streamlined creative proposal for your clients
✓ Helpful prop styling toolsand tricks
✓ Plan ahead for all of the logistics of a successful shoot day
Module 03.
Stop Motion Basics & Best Practices
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Create your own stop motion with a simple process
✓ Avoid common pitfalls that can quickly sink your animation’s quality
✓ Choose the best lighting method for your scene
✓ Setup three of my favorite studio lighting setups
✓ And you’ll be introduced to your first portfolio challenge!
Module 04.
Advanced stop motion Techniques
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Break down complicated stop motion transitions
✓ Animate with advanced techniques like replacements, rigs, growing an object with claymation, colliding objects, cutting objects and more
✓ Direct hand models during a stop motion scene
And you’ll complete your final four portfolio challenges utilizing your fancy new skills!
Module 05.
Post-Production: Editing It All Together
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Cull and color grade images in Lightroom
✓ Edit your stop motion in After Effects and Premiere Pro
✓ Create seamless looping videos
✓ Use spot correction in Photoshop to patch a rig or mistake
✓ Add sound effects to your videos
✓ Add animated text to your scenes in Canva and After Effects
✓ Render and compress your video for digital platforms
Module 06.
Managing your clients like a pro
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Communicate professionally using agency and marketing slang
✓ Use my time saving, buttoned up stop motion process for clients
✓ Get paid upfront and negotiate with ease
✓ Implement business policies and contract clauses that protect you and your time.
Module 07.
Pricing, Pitching & Digital Marketing
I’m sharing exactly what’s worked for me – with helpful templates.
You’ll learn how to…
✓ Develop your own pricing and packages
✓ Learn the basics of copyrights and licensing content
✓ Strategically update your portfolio for connection
✓ Social media tips for getting hired
✓ Pitch to clients confidently (with a variety of email templates)
+ you’ll earn a certificate in advanced stop motion & ad strategy!
Always included:
Customizable Client Welcome Guide for Animation
DONE FOR YOU BRAND PITCH GUIDE
STOP MOTION CREATIVE PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
Clearly presenting your creative concepts to clients is essential when it comes to animation. This thoughtful, customizable template allows you to organize your concepts and art direction during pre-production. From storyboards and props to moodboards and budget breakdowns, you’ll have everything you need to communicate your creative ideas.
CLIENT COMMUNICATION ROADMAP WITH EMAIL TEMPLATES
MARKETING GLOSSARY for creatives
ACCESS TO PRIVATE OUI ACADEMY FACEBOOK GROUP
A variety of TEMPLATES, GUIDES AND CHEAT SHEETS!
+ A variety of Canned Responses with buttoned up and professional responses to difficult questions.
+ Our Anatomy of a Sales Call guide, which outlines how you can prepare for and guide a sales call with poise and skill.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 152
- Assessments Yes