A little bit of technology goes a long way when it comes to stop motion animation. In this case it’s a trio of simple camera dollies built during production of a short film called The Maker.

Discovering the trick of panning to stop motion ... as photography itself. Originally it was forced on photographers who had no hope of capturing fast moving action without moving the camera ...

Whether you’re shooting sports, wildlife, or street photography, understanding the right camera settings and techniques will help you freeze or blur motion ... Aperture (f-stop) controls depth ...