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How to Make Paper People

Brandon Ray Sep 10, 2009

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Motion Graphics Adobe After Effects

Stop-motion animation using paper cut-outs can take quite a bit of time to produce... unless you use The Paper People effect! This technique gives you similar results in a fraction of the time. With the use of a current version of AE, you'll use the wiggle expression, hold keyframes, and the puppet tool to emulate the classic look of a beloved form of traditional animation.

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Motion Graphics Adobe After Effects

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Brandon Ray

Brandon Ray is an independent animator and editor. His current project is a weekly animated series called Paper People Jokes. Previously, he graduated from UT Austin's film department and worked as chief editor for a television station in Harlingen, TX. Currently, he supervises post-production at a video boutique in Houston, TX.