Create a stop-motion video by capturing images, uploading them to WeVideo, and adjusting their order and duration to achieve the desired stop-motion effect. Add further customizations to complete your video and then export it at the correct frame rate.
Find step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for creating stop-motion videos below.
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Before you start
- Capture all images before building your timeline.
- Rename images in numerical or alphabetical order to maintain sequence.
- Decide your target frame rate (for example, 6 FPS, 12 FPS, or 15 FPS).
- Ensure lighting and camera position remain consistent.
- Confirm all images are fully uploaded before adding them to the timeline.
Prepare images for stop-motion
To calculate how many images you need:
Number of images = Desired FPS × Length of video (in seconds)
For example:
- 30 seconds at 6 FPS = 180 images
- 60 seconds at 12 FPS = 720 images
Using lower frame rates (such as 6 FPS or 12 FPS) reduces the number of images required while maintaining a smooth result.
Upload and organize images
Create a new folder for your stop-motion video images by going to the Uploads page and clicking Create folder.
Name the folder and click Create.
Open the folder you just made, then click Add media.
Upload all the images for the stop motion video.
Start a new stop-motion project by navigating to Projects and clicking Create project.
Bring in your photos to the project by clicking Uploads and double-clicking the folder you just created.
If your images are not in the right order, use the sort function as needed. Select all images in the folder by clicking the first image, holding the Shift key on the keyboard, and clicking the last image in the folder. Then drag them onto your Timeline.
In the Photo options panel that pops up, set the number of frames per image based on your desired frame rate; refer to the table below for the correct values. By default, WeVideo exports projects at 25 frames per second.
| Desired Frame Rate (images shown per second) | Frames per Image |
| 2.5 FPS | 10 frames |
| 6 FPS | 4 frames |
| 12 FPS | 2 frames |
Make sure that the Ken Burns effect is not checked. Then click Done.
Preview your video by pressing the play button or the spacebar keyboard shortcut.
To heighten or reduce the impact of the stop-motion effect, you can adjust the playback speed, which is determined by the number of frames taken for each image.
- To speed up the video or make it smoother, decrease the number of frames per image.
- To slow down the video or enhance the stop-motion effect, increase the number of frames per image.
In either case, make the appropriate adjustment by holding the Control/Command key, pressing the A key to select all items on the timeline, right-clicking, and then selecting Adjust Duration.
Enter your desired new frame setting (see the table above), then click Done. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed until you’re satisfied with the stop-motion effect.
Enhance your stop-motion video
Once the stop-motion effect is in place, you can:
Export your project
When you’re done editing, finish and download your export.
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