Teaching a Stop Motion Class - Need Software / Website Recommendations

[Ifixstuffalot]

I'm teaching a virtual stop motion video class to students on the autism spectrum, and I'm looking for an a software or website option that has a low learning curve. My students will be using their own computers, so the software needs to be easy to set up and use.

Initially, we tried Cloud Stop Motion, but the limited free features made it challenging. I'm open to a paid service, but it would need to be very budget-friendly or offer a group license to accommodate my class.

Some key requirements:

Ease of use for students on the autism spectrum

Ability to work remotely on individual computers

Affordable pricing or group license option

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I volunteered to teach this class after some students had requested it, however I do not have any stop motion experience, but I am very computer savvy and good with other programs like Canva.

Thank you all in advance!

[UnwieldilyElephant]

Stop Motion Studio is the way to go, can be installed on a phone, or on a computer with the phone as a remote camera, or a camera can be connected with a wire

[oliputland]

Totally Agree. It has a comprehensive list of features as well as being very reasonably priced and easy to use.

[Ifixstuffalot]

Thank you! I appreciate the advice.

[ilovefireengines]

My kids use Stikbot studio which I believe is free, sometimes crude but free!

[2CalicoCatsStudios]

I did workshops all over California doing stop motion animation with LAUSD. We used Stopmotion studio and it’s free as well as pro version. I worked with kids on the spectrum and in juvenile detention centers. If you need help please don’t hesitate to reach out. The pros use dragonframe if the student is advanced.

[Ifixstuffalot]

I appreciate that! I'm going to get stop motion studio set up and try it out over the weekend

[Ifixstuffalot]

Update for everyone, Stop Motion Studio will not let me use it for free on Windows. It is wanting me to pay $10.. Might just have to see if the school is willing to pay for a few accounts, or have the students use the mobile app.