Hard Skills
AdvancedRostrum Camera OperationThe skill of operating specialized camera systems mounted on a vertical stand to photograph flat artwork, cells, or title cards in a frame-by-frame sequence.
ExpertStop-Motion CinematographyThe technique of capturing incremental movements of physical objects or puppets using professional camera rigs and lighting setups.
IntermediateDigital Frame Capture Software ProficiencyExpertise in using industry-standard software like Dragonframe to control camera settings, onion skinning, and frame management.
AdvancedLighting Consistency ControlThe ability to set up and maintain stable lighting environments to prevent flickering and color shifts across thousands of individual exposures.
IntermediateCamera Calibration and MaintenanceTechnical knowledge of lens calibration, sensor cleaning, and mechanical maintenance of motion-control camera rigs.
AdvancedIncremental Camera Movement MasteryCalculating and executing tiny, precise camera movements (pans, tilts, zooms) that create smooth motion when played back at standard frame rates.