In class I got into a bit of a discussion as to why stop motion isn’t for me. But It made me realise I wasn’t really sure. Its not that I don’t get driven, I can have patients, I am definitely stubborn enough to see something through. I’m not lazy . these all excuses as to why I didn’t like the process.
Boredom is possibly one thing, the is nothing new to solve, you work out whats to be done, then just sit down and do it.
Its seemd a very linear process, I like to attack any job from multiple angles, working on the bit most interesting / challenging continualy swapping until the job it done. The stop motion process doesn’t seem to easily match my natural work flow.
But in the end I guess them main issue is lack of skill – I spent to much time trying to get it right and had no time for play or spontaneity and experimentation as I went.
Maybe I could get to enjoy it if I did it more, but its not my main interest, so I think at least for the time being it will go back to fun with the kids on a rainy day.
After I have edited my worm animation of course.