Hit the Settings cog below to change the nature of the recording itself (filters, speed, resolution, aspect ratio etc). Hit the + button on the left if you want to add images, title and credits, audio or video clips to your production. Hit the back-up button in the top right to go to a timeline view and review each shot. The app automatically saves your progress. The button to the top left of the viewfinder enables the ‘onion skin’ effect, which overlays previous frames to help you with proper alignment. Press and hold it, then tap + to add safe areas, paths for your figures to follow, drawings and more (some of which are premium features). The tool button to the bottom left lets you apply a shooting grid. Hit the Play button below the shutter button to instantly preview your animation. Use the timer button above the record button if you want to automatically take shots at a regular interval. The smaller the movements, the smoother the animation will be. Hit the record button to take each shot, moving your scene along in between. Make sure the shot is framed properly and hit the camera icon in the top right corner. Pro tip: you can click the button on Apple’s wired headphones to snap a photo without jostling your device! Otherwise, build something to prop your iPhone in position, using the camera app to frame the shot if necessary. If you have a stand or tripod, that would be ideal. This is the tricky bit, because you’ll need to keep your device completely still throughout the process. Apply Blu Tack to the feet of any articulated figures. We’d recommend using a clear, flat, hard, well-lit surface. Position your figures for the first shot.
Another great option is to build figures out of Play-doh. Articulated toys work well, though you might want to grab some poster putty to keep them upright when moving their legs. It’s free, with a $4.99/£4.99 IAP for the full experience, which includes features like adding titles and erasing elements in post-production.
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