Dragon's U.I. was built for the art of stop-motion animation. In the middle of a shoot, you're focused on pulling off a fantastic performance, not hunting around with the mouse.

Create stop frame animation, motion design and special effects using a digital still camera or HD/SD video camera. Dragon Stop Motion controls digital still and video cameras for shooting single frame animation and effects. It provides a comprehensive set of animation and cinematography tools to help you get the shot right. And it keeps your scenes, takes and frames well-organized for post production. Every Dragon Stop Motion purchase includes the new Dragon Controller, a USB keypad that controls the most important functions.

In the middle of a shoot, you're focused on pulling off a fantastic performance, not hunting around with the mouse. So all of the Dragon's essential features are just at your fingertips on the keypad. It was designed under the stress of real production, and world-class feature animators have used Dragon and helped shape it.

Help Epiphany O’day sneak on board the luxurious and dangerous Imperial Majestic to stop murder and mayhem in its tracks! After being laughed out of her university, Epiphany is on the track of the ancient and mysterious Dragon Wheel artifact, known for having an enormous amount of evil energy. Travel from Europe to the exotic far east in Secrets of the Dragon Wheel, a fun Hidden Object game.

Take an in-depth look at the art and techniques of stop-motion animation. The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation helps experienced stop-motion artists enhance their craft by exploring the professional methods and advanced technology used by top film studios today. This book features expanded coverage of the basic principles of animation, including specific applications for character performance and visual effect compositing techniques. All the newest technology is touched on, including detailed information on camera rigs, effects, and shooting stop-motion in stereoscopic 3D. Discover new puppet building techniques, including the technology behind the rapid prototyping of computer models for stop-motion production. You'll even find a thorough history of early feature-length stop-motion films. The practical techniques and skills presented are enhanced by interviews with many of the most celebrated stop-motion artists as well as coverage of the work of several artists working in the online stop-motion community. Whether your focus is low-budget indie filmmaking or big studio productions, The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation provides a comprehensive look at both the latest methods and the artists who are driving the revival of stop-motion animation.

Epiphany O’Day must sneak on to the luxurious and very dangerous royal train destined for an epic journey from Europe into the darkest reaches of the Far East. She must use every ounce of her wits, bravery and deep knowledge of the Dragon Wheel to stop the murder and mayhem in its tracks.

In a world that is dominated by computer images, alternative stop motion techniques like pixilation, time-lapse photography and down-shooting techniques combined with new technologies offer a new, tangible and exciting approach to animation. With over 25 years professional experience, industry veteran, Tom Gasek presents a comprehensive guide to stop motion animation without the focus on puppetry or model animation. With tips, tricks and hands-on exercises, Frame by Frame will help both experienced and novice filmmakers get the most effective results from this underutilized branch of animation.