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If I want to do the stage 100% LEGO, how many bricks I could need for a sitcom-like room?

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All you would need to make is 3 walls and whatever you want inside. Depending on how much detail you'll give it, 80 - 120 bricks should suffice.

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Is it a good idea to post it on social media or YouTube?

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Yes, as long as you don't use any copyrighted material or make it seem like you work for Lego.

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Can I add special effects?

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Yes, but you will have to use an editing software or complicated brick effects.

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Can I make an animation with my tablet?

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You can if your tablet has a good camera. You would also need an app for stop motion and a tripod. You can make a simple stand for your tablet out of LEGO bricks.

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What is the proper way to animate speech?

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Some people just move the hands around. Some alternate between open and closed faces. Some use editing tricks. And some do nothing. It just depends on how you want to animate and your skill level. I would recommend just moving hands or doing nothing if you're a beginner and alternating faces if you have experience.

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Can I use a phone app to do this?

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Yes, as long as your phone has a good camera. You may even be able to find an official app for making Lego brick films.

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How can I add sound to my videos?

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You have to record sounds separately, then add then to the animation by using a editing program.

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What is a stop motion application?

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It's an application that converts your pictures into a movie. Windows Movie Maker is an example.

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What is a good stop motion software for Mac computers (other than iMovie, and preferably free)?

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Stop Motion Studio is a great app to use. There is a free version and a pay version. The pay version comes with more features, obviously.

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How can I add voices and sound effects?

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You would need to use an animation/video editing software (like Movie Maker) to add audio, sound effects, special effects, etc.

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What can I do if I don't have a desk to make my brickfilm?

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You could use a chair or a hardwood floor instead.

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How many pics would I need per second for a five minute video?

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It depends on the video. If it has a lot of action, more pictures should be taken. You can have twenty pics in the first second then only four on others. It will vary from scene to scene.

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Where do I find an official app?

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App Store, Google Play, or the creator's website.

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Where can I get LEGO toys and other materials?

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You can get LEGO toys at Walmart, Kmart, Target and many other stores.

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Can I print a Lego background?

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Yes, you can.

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How many snapshots do I need for each movement?

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It depends. If you want fast movement, you'll need more than if you want slow movement. If you want your movie to be very smooth, then you want your FPS (frames per second) to be high. The higher the FPS, the more the minimum snapshots have to be.

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What is a free animation site that I don't have to download?

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You're not going to find much online. You can use free software like Windows Movie Maker, or spend a bit more money for a better software.

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What does it take to make the minifigs' arms move like the ones in the LEGO movie?

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In the LEGO movie they used CGI for the LEGO animation, but you could either use putty with detached arms, or completely remove the arm peg and use putty.

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What should I do to make the figurine's arms move like the ones in the LEGO movie?

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Pop the arms out of the sockets and connect them to the torso with clay the same color as the arms so they can bend around more. Unfortunately, the knees and elbows can’t be bent, though.

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Can I sell my Lego video if I burn DVDs?

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You would need permission from the company to sell such a video above the table.

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Is making a Lego animation easy? Is it time consuming?

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It really depends on how long you want it to be, and how high quality. It can take 30 minutes to an hour to make a short one.

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How long does it take to make a LEGO animation?

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Depending on how long your animation is, it can take up to several hours to complete.

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Can I make a Lego animation with my iPhone or iPad?

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Yes. There are lots of apps that you can do stop motion in, with some of them having built in video editors. A good example is Stop Motion Studio, which has a free version and a paid version.

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How do I make things appear like they are in the distance?

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If you want to make things appear in the distance, such as skylines or cities, try building microscale buildings, such as a skyscrapers, where minifigures don't fit.

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How do you make fake blood that's safe for the minifigure?

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Use Play-Doh to make fake blood. For example, use red Play-Doh for the LEGO minifigure.

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