Projects fail when production is a guess.
Without clear estimates, proper contingency, or a real profit margin, budgets spiral out of control mid-production — leaving the producer to absorb the loss.
"We’re Already Behind Schedule..."
Most stop-motion projects fall behind before animation even begins — because setup, fabrication, and approvals were underestimated or unscheduled, leading to rushed shoots and missed deadlines.
No System = Production Chaos
Without a clear pipeline, naming convention, approval process, or backup strategy, your project devolves into miscommunication, lost files, and duplicate work.
TESTIMONIALS
Ibrahim Albuainain,
Stop Motion Producer
"I really enjoyed this course! The dynamic between the two presenters kept the sessions engaging and fun. The insights and real-world experience Sylvie and Dale shared were incredibly valuable, and the slides were clear and easy to follow.
I especially appreciated how logically everything was organized. It all flowed perfectly and made the material easy to absorb."
Liz Adler,
Animator
"Sylvie & Dale distilled years of hands-on experience into lessons you won’t learn in school. I left the course with practical strategies for scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and negotiating—plus the confidence to enjoy the process!
A must for recent animation grads."
Dieter Wagner,
Animator
"Being a seasoned animator doesn't automatically mean you can put together a production. With over a decade of experience, I've still lost money when taking on a stop motion projects.
This course was everything I had hoped it would be, and more! Sylvie and Dale have figured out all the good and bad decisions through years of experience and decided to share that info, so that we don't have to make the bad decisions. When you are the only one on a project, you don't realize where all the costs occur because you just do it all yourself, but after this course, I feel confident I can put together a team of artists and a profitable project."
What are people saying?
THE SOLUTION
From Chaos to Control: Master Stop-Motion Production in this half-day online workshop
The pros at work
In only a few hours, watch how to scope accurately, build realistic schedules, price with confidence, and keep your production on track.
By doing
Gain real-world insights through case studies and behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and learn the proven workflows and decisions behind professional stop-motion productions.
Together
Separate yourself from the amateurs and stop guessing.
Know exactly what and HOW to improve your production before it goes off the rails with experienced guidance of projects in all shapes and sizes
INSIDE THE WORKSHOP
What You'll Learn
Production roles and who does what
Knowing who’s responsible for what — and when — is essential to running an efficient, drama-free stop-motion production.
Timelines & quotas
Master the math of production: how many frames, how many shots, how many people — and how to reverse-engineer your timeline from there.
Building a budget (with healthy profit)
Price out your project with clarity, confidence, and profit baked in — from crew and materials to studio fees and contingency.
Asset organization & workflow
Set up naming conventions, file structures, and backup systems that keep your project running clean from day one to delivery.
Script & asset breakdowns
Learn how to break down a script into tangible deliverables, estimate the work, and build the foundation of your scope and budget.
Creating realistic schedules
Build project calendars that actually work — with smart buffers and a shot order that avoids last-minute meltdowns.
Rates & resourcing
A happy, fairly paid crew is the engine of a smooth production. Learn how to set sustainable rates and staff your project wisely.
Legal & contracts essentials
Get clear on the contracts, rights, and payment terms that protect your project (and your team) at every stage.
DAY SCHEDULE
A proven roadmap for a smooth production
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome, goals, and introductions
Part 1: Being a Producer
Part 2: Clients (Legal & Contracts)
Part 3: Studio Space
Break
Part 4: SOW - Script & Asset Breakdown
Part 5: SOW - Budgets
Lunch
Part 6: SOW - Calendar & Schedule
Part 7: Project Management
Final Q&A
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:45
1:45 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:30
*Schedule is approximate and could change without notice
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Understand stop-motion production fast with expert feedback.
See Learn was founded by Dale Hayward and Sylvie Trouvé. The brains behind the award winning NFB film Bone Mother and the owners of See Creature Productions in Montreal.
We’ve worked on many animated productions in all aspects of the industry. From films like The Little Prince and If I was God, to commercials for Nike and Tim Horton’s, to documentaries like H2oil and Synesthesia. After years of honing our craft we are now offering our knowledge for you to grow and become the animator of your dreams.
30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH COMPANIES AND PRODUCTIONS LIKE...
MASTER STOP MOTION
PRODUCTION
A focused half-day online workshop for filmmakers, producers, and creative leads who need a clear roadmap for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting stop-motion projects.
REGISTER TODAY
You'll walk away with:
usd
$250
A clear understanding of every production role and how to build a stop-motion team that actually works.
A proven system for breaking down scripts and assets into trackable deliverables, timelines, and costs.
Realistic scheduling tools that account for fabrication, animation, post — and all the delays no one plans for.
Budget templates built for stop-motion, with contingency, crew rates, and profit margins baked in.
Tried-and-true workflows for organizing your production, including file structure, naming, and backup strategies.
Legal essentials and contract tips specific to stop-motion: rights, licensing, payment terms, and kill fees.