101 Dollmations / 03

There’s a bit of animation news in the Doll Mag headquarters this month! For the holidays, I received a wonderful tripod as a gift, and you know what that means? I no longer need to balance (and occasionally tape) our camera on a large pile of boxes for my stop motions anymore. Hooray! In other news, all you doll animators were very busy this month! I found all sorts of fun, wintery videos and channels that I can’t wait to share with you in today’s post, so let’s get to it…

Five Doll Stars >> I mentioned this channel in my holiday post as well; the voices and movements are realistic and well done. My favorite video is their sledding movie! 

Rockstar 13 Studios >> This channel is just so much fun to watch! All the movements look natural and the stories are cute and funny. I have a bit of a weakness for videos with Meatloaf or Coconut in them, so “The Dog Doggie Disaster” is definitely a favorite!

Just Smile Studios >> JSS makes hilarious AGSMs with great sets and fun characters. My favorite videos from them are the holiday themed ones, but the ultimate winner for me is “The Thanksgiving Cook-Off.” So good!

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Today I wanted to feature my own animation as well! This one stars my doll Payton (and her puppy Meatloaf!) at the school talent show. Grab some popcorn and enjoy!

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Thanks friends!

Lulu

101 Dollmations / 02

Hi!

Last month I posted our first ever “101 Dollmations” post, and I’m back with the second installment! Today we have some very fun animation channels to share with you, so let’s get to it, shall we?

Girl of the Year Studios >> These animations are so well done! The costumes and attention to detail are superb, and I find myself watching video after video. My favorite series would have to be Sisters in Black. I’m a bit behind (a quick marathon will fix that!) but it’s creepy cool from the very beginning.

Starry Eyes Chick >> I’m a big fan of the ”Le Fabuleux Destin de Sophie Amélie” blog; when I discovered the human behind it had a YouTube channel as well, I was oh-so excited to go check it out! There are plenty of videos (stop motions, reviews, etc.), but my favorite so far would have to be A Dinner Date.

Infinity AG Studios >> I absolutely love this channel’s doll music videos! The dolls are adorable, and the stories and dances are always entertaining. I enjoyed the Shake It Off doll adaption most, but the Human series is also quite fun.

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Happy early Halloween! Bri and I will be back tomorrow with some spooky fun.

Lulu

101 Dollmations / 01 (With Birthday Wishes!)

Hi!

Welcome to our super cool new feature! Since I’ve been in an animation mood lately, Bella and I came up with a new series of posts where I will feature doll stop motion animators whose videos I adore. Let’s get started right away, shall we?

Starlight Studios >> I absolutely love these beautiful videos! They’re done with such detail and have meaningful stories that make you want to watch them again and again. The creative uses of light and costumes are an added bonus too. :) I recommend you start out with the Victoria Leonard Chronicles — they’re my personal favorite.

Urban Chicken Studios >> First of all, how fun of a channel name is that? Second of all, how funny are these short movies? The stories are so fun and always end with a little humorous twist that I enjoy, especially in my favorite, “Laundry Day…with a Twist.” (See! it’s right there in the name!)

Basilmentos >> This is a very popular AG stop motion channel that was recommended to me by a friend, and I’m so glad I got to see it. The voiceovers are done oh-so well and the actions and stories are so well done that I can’t imagine how much effort must have been put in to them. Be sure to check out “Midsummer Magic”–it’s pretty awesome.

AG Pals >> My last channel to feature tonight is AG Pals, a hilarious and fun mix of short series with plenty of smooth animation and nice voiceovers. I also love the opening titles and logos with their mixes of fonts and images. Definitely watch the “Friend or Foe” miniseries–it got me hooked! :-)

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One quick thing before I sign off for the night–the 7th and 9th were our dolls Hannah and Grace’s birthdays! We just had to have a photo shoot yesterday to celebrate; check it out and don’t forget to wish these cuties a happy (late!) b-day!

Have a great night!

Lulu