Planet Super Studios

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Planet Super Studios #directorofphotography Jason Ptaszek had his work cut out for him in this Universal Products & Experiences spot! Combining live action and stopmotion can be a challenge - but with James Morr on our side it a breeze. 😈 more stop motion effects in modern day monster movies please!! _________________________________________ #lindsayberkebile #10secondday #stopmotiondirector #stopmodirector #stopanimation #stopmotion #animation #stopmotion #stopmotionvideo #stopmotionanimator #stopmotionstudio #behindthescenes #animator #animatorsofinstagram #stopmo #femaleanimator #femaledirector #stopmotioncommunity #stopmotioncommercial #brideoffrankenstein #universalmonsters #ilovestopmotion #claymation #stopframe #stopframeanimation #dragonframe #ilovestopmotionanimation #stopmotionlovers #stopmotionfilm

❗️📣IT’S OUT 📣❗️ Planet Super Studios collaborated with Universal Products & Experiences to create this fun and 💀spoooky 👻 unboxing video! Getting to combine live action with stopmotion effects (just like the vintage monster movies) was a joy. Lots of #behindthescenes to follow this week! _______________ Art direction by Doug Cummings , Director of Photography Jason Ptaszek , VFX James Morr , and direction/animation by Lindsay Berkebile ________________________________________ #lindsayberkebile #10secondday #stopmotiondirector #stopmodirector #stopanimation #stopmotion #animation #stopmotion #stopmotionvideo #stopmotionanimator #stopmotionstudio #stopmotionmaker #animator #animatorsofinstagram #stopmo #femaleanimator #femaledirector #stopmotioncommunity #stopmotioncommercial #universalmonsters #practicaleffect #ilovestopmotion #claymation #stopframe #stopframeanimation #dragonframe #ilovestopmotionanimation #stopmotionlovers #brideoffrankenstein

Artist spotlight from Planet Super Studios : 2D Animator Paul Zito ! Paul is a skill growth fiend. While his craft of choice lies in 2D animation, he’s worked professionally as a director, stop-motion animator, sound designer, musical composer, vfx artist, editor and basically anything else that is required in a full scale animation. He’s worked for clients such as Marvel/Hasbro, Apple TV+, Adult Swim, LEGO, NIKE, PayPal, Buzzfeed and many more. When he’s not working on his craft, Paul’s cruising on his bike or chasing loot in Destiny 2.

Artist spotlight from Planet Super Studios : Director of Photographer Jason Ptaszek ! With a camera in one hand and a pitchfork in the other, Jason is a versatile lighting and camera specialist. In his brief career, he has worked on four feature films, three TV shows, and a range of stop-motion and live-action commercials. Jason won an Oscar as a Camera Assistant on Guillermo Del Toro’s *Pinocchio*, and his time-lapse work for the film has been showcased at the Museum of Modern Art, the Portland Art Museum, and the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. As a Director of Photography, he has collaborated with brands like Nike, Jumpman, MLB, Hoka, and Levi’s. Jason has also shot behind-the-scenes photography for Laika, Adult Swim, Peacock, and Netflix. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, fermenting, and doodling.

Artist spotlight from Planet Super Studios : VFX & Animator James Morr ! James Morr started out animating LEGO bricks with a VHS camcorder on his bedroom floor, and turned it into a freelance animation career spanning movies, music videos, and television. His work includes creating stop-motion animation for the feature-length documentary “A LEGO Brickumentary”, CGI and pre-vis for TV and music videos, and much more. When he’s not in the animation trenches, he can be found hanging out with his wife and two dogs or running around Hyrule on his Switch.

Artist Spotlight from Planet Super Studios : Director, Animator & Co-Founder, Lindsay Berkebile Lindsay Berkebile has made a mark in the animation industry serving as both an animator and director. She has been awarded a Webby Honoree for her commercial work, an Emmy for her work on Robot Chicken, and her work on HERBERT for Ab Soul & Kendrick Lamar was named a Vimeo Staff Pick. Lindsay animated on Henry Selick’s feature Wendell & Wild, as well as TV shows such as Robot Chicken, Crossing Swords, Santa Inc., and Super Mansion. She’s additionally directed for clients such as Adult Swim, NIKE, Netflix, Adult Swim, LEGO, Mattel, and more! In her spare time you can catch her wiggling around her weenie dog and obsessively researching World War 1 (it’s WILD!).

Artist Spotlight from Planet Super Studios Art Director & Co-Founder, Doug Cummings. Doug Cummings Doug Cummings stands out by doing the opposite of fitting in. A versatile creative with a passion for visual storytelling and nurturing collaborative projects, Doug began his journey in sculpture and practical effects. His deep appreciation for dimensional art has guided him through all aspects of fabrication. When he’s not in the studio working on commercial projects, you’ll find him hosting craft nights, designing his own costumes, exploring new ideas, and always tinkering with something creative.

This week, we’re spotlighting the incredible artists behind Planet Super Studios ! Each one brings a unique superpower, helping to create the mixed media visual candy our studio is known for. Stay tuned for more!

Another one of Planet Super Studios fav spots for Hasbro !! The references Lindsay pulled for characters dance references equally hilarious 😂 _____________________________ jake hauswirth DoP - Doug Cummings art director - James Morr VFX - Lindsay Berkebile directed/animated ____________________ #lindsayberkebile #10secondday #stopmotiondirector #stopmodirector #stopanimation #transformers #transformerstoys #stopmotion #animation #stopmotion #stopmotionvideo #stopmotionanimator #stopmotionstudio #stopmotionmaker #animator #animatorsofinstagram #stopmo #femaleanimator #femaledirector #stopmotioncommunity #stopmotioncommercial #ilovestopmotion #claymation #stopframe #stopframeanimation #dragonframe #ilovestopmotionanimation #stopmotionlovers #stopmotionfilm #toyphotography #toyanimation