Making Stop Motion
Affordable!
custom content that brings THINGS to life
small minded as a stop motion studio
A captivating method, allowing us to animate in a playful manner.
small minded as a video production company
Live-action footage, focusing on the craft of cinematic story telling.
our creative process
The production process varies from projec to project but ultimately takes shape by your objectives, timeline and budget. Some clients have an idea of what they want but leave the creative direction to us. Others know exactly what they want and ask us to make it happen. Wherever you are on the spectrum, we’re prepared to bring your project to life.
talk out the scope
Stage 1 – Getting accquainted! We learn about you, your project and your objectives. We’ll also iron-out some high level logistics, such as: timeline and budget. If both parties leave confident we’re a good fit, we’ll kick-off the next stage.
find the design
Stage 2 – The devil in the details! We design and articulate a concept(s) of you liking. Depending on the projects scope, the pitch make take the form of an outline, storyboard, animatic, script, swatch pallet or a combination of elements.
execute the plan
Stage 3 – Lights! Camera! Action! By now, your concept is approved and locked, and it’s time for SMA to start production. This includes (but is not limited to) procuring assets, set building, lighting and rigging, and shooting. Stage 3 is where most of the time is spent.
piece the puzzle
Stage 4 – Polish it in post! Here we arrange all of the created elements in a harmonious state like composing a symphony with fou traditional parts, camera footage, sound design, visual effects and graphics.
Finally, we share edited versions, hear your feedback and make revisions.
