Underground - A Lego Stop-Motion Short Film

Timothy Smith wants to build a train. However, will his dream be worth it? This animated short was filmed by taking picture after picture and moving Lego bricks in very short increments. A five-minute version of this film won first place in the Short Film event at the 2011 state Thespian Conference.

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FAQ!
Q: How many pictures are in the movie?
A: During the course of the project I took 7366 pictures. However, I did cut out a lot of bad photos and also used some video footage. The total number of pictures in the movie is probably around six thousand, since there is at least six minutes of animation with a frame rate of 15 fps. The only section that uses 30 fps is when the subway train crosses the bridge.
Q: How much time did this take you?
A: From start to finish, six months. However, I was not constantly working on the project as I had school and vacation. Countless hours were involved with building, editing, and sound design.
Q: Where did you film?
A: The entire movie was filmed and photographed in my basement. Many scenes such as the opening shot were filmed under a bed, while others required me to film in front of a video on the computer screen (such as Tim riding the subway or controlling the train).
Q: How did you animate the welding scene at 2:55?
A: I used polyester filling/cotton to make a fuzzy little ball, and then lit it up with a flashlight from different angles.
Q: Does anyone actually read all of the FAQ?
A: I don't know, but high five to those who do!

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