Edit Frames on Timeline
Adding hundreds of photos to an editing timeline could mean some get placed out of order. The ability to move frames around is vital, as one frame out of place would ruin the whole look of your film.
You also need to delete frames if necessary. A common mistake when shooting stop-motion is getting a hand in the shot. If you took enough photos, one of these missing frames wouldn’t make much difference. If it does, hopefully, your editing software comes with masking tools, in which case you can save the shot and remove only the hand.
2. Soundtrack
Since stop-motion videos are comprised of still photos, any dialogue, sound effects, or music need to be added to the editing process.
Make sure your stop-motion video editor will allow you to add Voiceover. It should also have sound effects and music stock libraries so you can easily add royalty-free music that won’t get you kicked off YouTube.
3. Color Correction
Because every shot in your stop-motion video needs to be identical, color correcting rogue frames is essential. Your video editor should allow you to fix one pesky frame or the whole film.
4. Speed Control
The most critical element to creating a stop-motion video is controlling the frame rate. The more frames-per-second, the smoother the video will be. Unfortunately, the default of editing software is typically way too slow for a stop-motion film. The stop-motion creator needs to speed up the film and test different frame rates until satisfied.