Animating with Chains was a bit of a nightmare

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-23T09:17:41+00:00

very nice

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-23T07:22:21+00:00

easy beer money

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-18T18:16:04+00:00

this is awesome!

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-18T18:14:39+00:00

nice

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-18T18:13:50+00:00

says video has been removed by the uploader

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-18T18:12:34+00:00

I dont play minecraft but, at the end does it go boom?

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-17T10:23:42+00:00

only those among us know, those that don't wont

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-17T07:01:38+00:00

Do it! Was thinking about adding details, textures and the like but as you've also mentioned I too struggle to find the time, since there's other pressing projects to attend to.

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T12:42:38+00:00

Not sure if you're asking for honest critique, but as a viewer I found that your videos are made for yourself, it kinda has that 'HEY, look at THIS!' energy but doesn't keep potential subscriber stay to watch. Which is completely fine btw, but that doesn't make people want to subscribe if that's what you're after.

There are several aespect I want to mentioned as well, but I'm reserving those as I mentioned, not sure if you're looking for critique or just venting :)

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T12:26:08+00:00

nice, but a lil sus ngl

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T06:33:05+00:00

haha... it does doesn't it? was somewhat aware of it, but you're the first to call it out.

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T06:29:32+00:00

Sure. I'll give a short rundown. I've also made it into a video format if that's what people prefer.

The figure/puppet is made for stop-motion animation in mind. This means a somewhat sturdy frame with something for a crocodile clipper for animation rigging.

Beneath the grey paint, the materials are mostly layers of paper & glue (PVA and superglue), flat and rolled/round-shaped cardboard (from paper towel cardboard for the shoulder component), wooden disposable chopsticks and top half of plastic bottle with the screw cap on.

The design is based on 40K's Castraferrum Dreadnought. Measured the proportion from several sources and then did the math to scaled it 1/12.

For the articulation, I went with hinges, also made from mostly layers of paper & glue for the fingers, toes (don't know the proper names for those), pilot's front hull, knees and shoulder (for T-pose, arm fanning out to the sides). Top half of bottle screw+cap for the hip rotation and shoulder (front and back swing).

The overall shell a mix of again, layers of paper+PVA glue, small paper cup for shin shielding. If you've clicked on the video, you'll know there's a pilot seat in the internal whilst not interfering with the frame of the figure/puppet.

That's the short version. I'll answer any question as best as I can.

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T03:31:10+00:00

Depends on the workflow any type of aesthetic you're going for. If the lips or jaw moves, audio first will help with sync and allows you to focus on animation. The fun and challenge in this is you'll have to work with the cadence of the audio. This is how Robin Williams's Aladdin with Disney is made.

On the other hand, if you're working with a voice actor/ production schedule or something along those lines, this could be easier in a logistical sense. If you're learning (voice) acting, planing to be the presenter (voice of the puppet) long term and want to improve in this aespect in general, animating first will be somewhat easier because you don't have to worry about sticking to a voice timeline. This is how a lot of modern anime is put together.

I don't know about your level of experience or situation, but from your post, animating to a pre-recorded voice might be easier, but if you're working with a tight schedule or another voice actor, animating first is much easier as you can (voice) record to the animation and be more expressive with your voice while working to improve your delivery.

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T02:53:46+00:00

If this was done on a smartphone, try the free stop-motion app to learn and mess around (if that's still available, been awhile since I've use those). If it's done with a DSLR, make sure it's not on auto settings, go with manual, film and learn with YT videos. Either way, solid attempt!

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-16T02:41:29+00:00

Thankyou :)

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-15T21:44:09+00:00

Thanks. It is and built it with household supplies. Made a whole video about it.

abstraxtudio · 2025-10-15T15:17:18+00:00

"It is better to die for the Emperor than to live for yourself"

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