Nice and simple, I like it. Maybe add a mini-scale wall or tower or something behind, making it look that much more realistic.

That's looking great; I'm looking forward to it! As for a Mac animation software, I find iStopmotion very good to use, and it's not expensive at all. If you use a webcam, an app called "Webcam Settings" is a good way to go for manual settings. On some webcams however, you can't actually operate the manual focus with this app (the Pro 9000 for example). I use the C300, which has a manual focus ring and goes for a very low price, but it actually has surprisingly good quality. I got this suggestion from a brickfilmer called HarryAndBillyBrick, so you can check out some of his stuff to see for yourself. I'm not entirely sure, but I believe that either C910 or C920 (or maybe both) while without a manual focus ring, are able to be manually focused through Webcam Settings. I'd perhaps browse through the forums a bit, since there was a discussion like this not so long ago.

If you don't use a webcam, there's a list of still cameras that have worked for iStopmotion users. And you can always download the trial and try and see if your camera works with the software. Good luck!

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I do like the Elf (I cannot seem to remember his name) with the merman's seashell crown, good parts usage. I personally avoid using fake brick print panels, but I think they do work in this instance. The face of the elf in the background is a bit drab comparatively to the one a the front. Finally, I'd add some height and a lot more foliage.

Also, heed Tobias' plan of action - iStopmotion is very good in both value and quality.

I finished my dumpsters:

Because I have very few dark green bricks, I went about puzzling around with pieces for about a week trying to make it and digging through bins for those little extra pieces I needed.  Eventually I found a way to make them with my limited supplies.  It's a good thing they won't be seen from the back.

I'm probably going to keep these and re-use them throughout the film as needed.

Nice, ANP! What's it for again?

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Very nice! I really like the angle in that frame!

That bridge looks so cool.

That's a neat trick, Verkku.

I hope this isn't the wrong place to post this, but I'm in need of some set help. I'd like to build a small clearing in a forest, but I'm not sure what a good design that would be easy to animate a scene in would be. Does anyone have any tips/good pieces/examples of a good forest that I might be able to learn from?