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🎬 FRAME RATE CALCULATOR

Plan your stop-motion timing like a pro!

📹 SELECT YOUR FRAME RATE

💡 Recommended: 12 FPS is perfect for beginners - smooth motion without too many photos!

⏱️ SCENE DURATION CALCULATOR

How many frames do you need for your scene?

Total Frames Needed:
360

That's 360 photos you need to take! 📸

🚶 MINIFIG MOVEMENT CALCULATOR

How far should your minifig move per frame?

Move Per Frame:
0.67 studs

💡 TIP: About 2/3 of a LEGO stud per photo

📋 QUICK REFERENCE CHART

Duration 12 FPS 15 FPS 24 FPS
1 second 12 frames 15 frames 24 frames
5 seconds 60 frames 75 frames 120 frames
10 seconds 120 frames 150 frames 240 frames
30 seconds 360 frames 450 frames 720 frames
1 minute 720 frames 900 frames 1440 frames
5 minutes 3600 frames 4500 frames 7200 frames

💡 PRO TIPS FOR STOP-MOTION

📸 Photo Taking Tips

  • Lock your phone: Use a tripod or stable surface - don't move the camera!
  • Lighting: Keep lights consistent - turn off auto-brightness
  • Focus lock: Tap and hold on iPhone to lock focus/exposure
  • Grid lines: Turn on in Settings → Camera → Grid for alignment

⚡ Speed vs Quality

  • 12 FPS: Best for beginners - smooth, fewer photos
  • 15 FPS: Standard stop-motion - good balance
  • 24 FPS: Cinema quality - very smooth but LOTS of photos!

🎬 Movement Tips

  • Small moves: Tiny adjustments = smoother motion
  • Use LEGO studs: Built-in measurement system!
  • Slow down: Fast movements look jerky - move less per frame
  • Arms & legs: Move one limb at a time for walking

🎯 COMMON SCENE TIMINGS

Scene Type Recommended Duration Frames at 12 FPS
Soldier walks across screen 3-5 seconds 36-60 frames
Quick dialogue exchange 5-10 seconds 60-120 frames
Battle scene 15-30 seconds 180-360 frames
Establishing shot (showing location) 2-3 seconds 24-36 frames
Action sequence (explosion, fight) 10-20 seconds 120-240 frames
Character enters/exits 3-4 seconds 36-48 frames