Backlight : The Video & Digital Marketing Podcast

In this episode we talk to a stop-motion animator who gives us an insight into his world... frame.... by.... frame.... including the perils of mixing 2D and stop-motion animation together. We take a look at why stop-motion is cheaper than you think to produce, and even tips on how to do it yourself. Here's a clue.... you have to be patient! We also learn what beeswax is used for, and what it was like working with a trippy biscuit boy called Barry. Drew Roper founded Yamination Studios in Birmingham in the UK five years ago. Working with a variety of mediums - but primarily stop-motion animation - Drew and his studio team have worked on productions for the likes of Cravendale and Coca-Cola - and most recently an animated ident for Roald Dahl’s 'The Twits' Birthday, as well as production work for Walt Disney. Yamination's new innovative short film 'At-issue' premiered on Sky Arts in 2016, and showcased blending three different animation techniques together in a unique way. I caught up with Drew at his Birmingha