How to Add Foreground to iStopMotion

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A foreground in iStopMotion animation is an image or series of images that overlay the animation action. The animation frames you shoot appear behind the foreground image, or series of images, which acts as a frame to focus the viewer's eye on the action.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Create a Foreground With iStopMotion Presets

Step 1

Select the "Compositing" tab at the bottom right corner of the iStopMotion animation working screen.
Step 2

Click on "Foreground" at the top right of the iStopMotion screen.
Step 3

Choose from the preset foreground options provided and click on the preset's representative photo.
Step 4

Set a selected preset as your iStopMotion animation's foreground. Click "Set as Foreground" located beneath the preset options.
Step 5

Replace your chosen preset. Click on the new preset and select "Replace Foreground" located beneath the preset options.
Step 6

Remove the preset. Click "Remove Foreground" located beneath the preset options.

Create a Custom Foreground

Step 1

Bring up the image editing program of your choice.
Step 2

Create an image or a QuickTime movie to use as your iStopMotion animation foreground.
Step 3

Save the mask as a .pmg file. Quicktime movies are normally saved in this format.
Step 4

Click on the "Source" option located next to the entry box located at the top right of the iStopMotion animation screen.
Step 5

Select the location of the .pmg or Quicktime file from the drop-down menu.
Step 6

Select the file to set it as your iStopMotion animation foreground.

How to Add Foreground to iStopMotion

Create a Foreground With iStopMotion Presets

Create a Custom Foreground

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