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Claire Oring – Magic Through Motion
Master Stop Motion Animation for Photographers and Creators
In a digital world where content is consumed in milliseconds, standing out requires more than just beautiful photography—it demands animation that captivates, sells, and leaves a lasting impression. Claire Oring – Magic Through Motion is a comprehensive, no-fluff course crafted to help photographers, content creators, and visual artists master the art and strategy of branded stop motion animation.
This course is designed for practical learning and real results. Whether you’re an experienced photographer ready to add animation to your toolbox, or a beginner seeking clarity in a chaotic world of tutorials, this course equips you with creative, strategic, and business-ready tools to level up your work and confidently handle client projects from start to finish.
What You’ll Learn
This isn’t just another animation course with scattered advice. It’s a full creative and business-building system—designed to elevate your skills, build a powerful portfolio, and give you the confidence to pitch and produce animations that sell.
Module 1: Building A Portfolio to Attract Dream Clients
Your first impression online matters. This module guides you in creating a portfolio that speaks directly to your ideal clients.
You’ll learn how to:
- Define your ideal client and develop a content strategy to attract them
- Align your unique visual voice with profitable niches
- Structure a portfolio that showcases style, strategy, and results
- Use storytelling to demonstrate your brand’s authority and purpose
You’ll complete your first portfolio challenge with intention and confidence.
Module 2: Pre-Production – From Strategy to Styling
Every great animation starts with preparation. This module walks you through building a shot list, developing strong art direction, and prepping for the shoot.
You’ll learn how to:
- Align creative concepts with a client’s marketing goals
- Create professional presentations with mood boards and storyboards
- Master prop styling and location planning
- Set up a seamless production environment to save time and reduce stress
Module 3: Stop Motion Basics & Best Practices
Welcome to the heart of stop motion. From lighting to layout, Claire teaches how to execute flawless scenes that don’t flicker, feel choppy, or underdeliver.
You’ll learn how to:
- Master the fundamentals of stop motion animation
- Avoid common technical pitfalls
- Choose and set up the right lighting (natural vs. studio)
- Batch shoot and organize files like a pro
Plus, you’ll walk through your second portfolio challenge to reinforce these practices.
Module 4: Advanced Stop Motion Techniques
Here’s where your work starts to wow.
You’ll learn how to:
- Animate complex transitions: objects growing, colliding, flying, or disappearing
- Use rigs, claymation, and frame stacking for advanced effects
- Direct hand models for storytelling
- Combine motion layers for cinematic polish
Each lesson includes real-time demos, so you can follow along and replicate professional-quality results.
Module 5: Post-Production – Editing It All Together
Editing brings the magic to life. Claire shares her exact workflow in Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
You’ll learn how to:
- Color grade and enhance your sequences for visual impact
- Edit smooth, flicker-free animations
- Add sound design for atmosphere
- Create clean loops, apply effects, and patch rigging artifacts
- Optimize video for web, mobile, and client platforms
Module 6: Managing Your Clients Like a Pro
Professionalism is what gets you hired again and again. This module helps you navigate the client experience—from onboarding to final delivery.
You’ll learn how to:
- Set clear expectations and timelines
- Use marketing and agency language to sound confident and credible
- Protect your time and rights with essential contracts and clauses
- Get paid upfront and negotiate with authority
Includes downloadable client process templates.
Module 7: Pricing, Pitching & Digital Marketing
You’ve got the skill—now get the clients. This final module focuses on positioning your offer and getting seen.
You’ll learn how to:
- Set pricing that reflects your expertise and protects your time
- Understand licensing, copyright, and legal use of animations
- Strategically update your portfolio for conversion
- Use Instagram, Pinterest, and email to attract leads
- Craft powerful pitch emails and land paid projects with confidence
You’ll walk away with email templates, a pricing calculator, and your own customized business strategy.
Course Features & Bonuses
- Lifetime access to all modules, future updates, and bonus materials
- Private community for peer and mentor support
- Certificate of Completion in Stop Motion & Ad Strategy
- Project-based learning with real-world client scenarios
- Worksheets, templates, and checklists for every step
Why This Course Is Different
Claire Oring brings not just creativity—but commercial experience to the table. As a top-tier stop motion artist working with brands, she built this program to reflect the actual workflow of paid projects—not just content for fun or trends.
This course is:
- ✅ Beginner-friendly but professionally advanced
- ✅ Tactically structured for fast learning
- ✅ Fully aligned with modern content demands and March 2025 Google Core Update recommendations:
- Focus on Experience: Claire’s method is derived from real commercial projects
- Highlighting Expertise: You’ll learn advanced production and editing workflows
- Showing Authoritativeness: Supported by a portfolio system and community feedback
- Delivering Trustworthiness: The course prepares you to confidently handle paid client work
Who This Is For
- ???? Photographers ready to branch into animation
- ???? Designers and visual artists seeking new monetization paths
- ???? Content creators wanting higher-quality reels and video content
- ???????? Brand builders, coaches, or small business owners looking to stand out with scroll-stopping content
- ???? Even students new to video can apply these techniques and grow fast
Success Stories from Magic Through Motion
Students across the globe have:
- Launched new creative service packages and raised their prices
- Booked brand campaigns in under 30 days
- Grown Instagram profiles using cinematic stop motion
- Transitioned from freelance chaos to streamlined client work
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need professional equipment?
No. A DSLR, your phone, and some basic props are enough. Claire also teaches you low-budget and DIY setups.
Q: What software do I need?
Lightroom, After Effects, and Photoshop are ideal, but Claire also includes tips for Canva and mobile-friendly alternatives.
Q: How long do I have access?
Lifetime. You can watch the modules at your own pace and revisit them anytime.
Q: Will this help me make money?
Yes—if you apply what’s taught, you’ll have everything you need to turn stop motion into a service or offer.
