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Film photography vs Stop-motion animation

Film photography and stop-motion animation have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFilm photographyStop-motion animation
Time a week2 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyCalm
To start$60$20

Choose film photography if

  • Costs more to start
  • More exploring new places
  • More time outside

About $60 to start, then about $30 a month.

About film photography

Choose stop-motion animation if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Closer to home
  • More of an indoor thing

About $20 to start, then about $5 a month.

About stop-motion animation

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.