Stop Motion Animation — Scene Design

Design a stop-motion animation scene.

**Style**: [claymation / paper cut-out / LEGO / fabric / mixed media / food]
**Story/Scene**: [what happens in this scene — one paragraph]
**Duration**: [15 sec / 30 sec / 60 sec]
**Mood**: [whimsical / eerie / comedic / heartwarming / surreal]

## Scene Design:

### Set Construction
- Backdrop: [description — painted sky, miniature cityscape, kitchen counter]
- Surface: [what the characters stand on — texture, color]
- Props: [list of miniature objects needed — 5-10 items]
- Scale: [how big is the set in real life]
- Materials needed: [clay, wire, fabric, cardboard, etc.]

### Character Design
- Character 1: [description, size, material, number of mouth shapes needed for lip sync]
- Character 2 (if any): [description]
- Armature notes: [wire skeleton, ball-and-socket, or rigid]
- Facial expressions needed: [list the key expressions]

### Lighting Plan
- Key light: [position, type — desk lamp, LED panel, natural window]
- Fill: [softer, opposite side]
- Practical lights: [tiny lamps, string lights, candles on set]
- Avoid: flickering (use manual exposure, block natural light changes)

### Animation Guide
**Frame rate**: [12fps recommended for classic feel / 24fps for smooth]
**Key moments** (frame-by-frame direction):
- Frames 1-24 (0:00-0:02): [character enters, how they move]
- Frames 25-60 (0:02-0:05): [action begins]
- Frames 61-120 (0:05-0:10): [main action/comedy beat/emotional moment]
[continue...]

### Movement Principles:
- Ease in/ease out on all movements
- Anticipation before major actions (slight backward motion)
- Squash and stretch (subtle, within physical limits)
- Hold on key poses for 2-3 frames (let the audience read it)