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We Are Explorers

3D Printing and Stop-Motion Instructions

3D PRINTING

1 Download all assets including the

video, storyboard all 3D files and

last but not least, these instructions.

2 If you have never worked with 3D

files you will need a program to open

them. We made the characters in
Cinema4D, however if you would like
a free program use Google SketchUp.
If you do not plan on doing the 3D
printing yourself you can also send
the files directly to any 3D printer
without needing to open them.

3A You have a 3D printer. The characters

were printed with a Stratasys
Dimension 1200 ES using yellow UV
reactive filament. You likely don't
have this printer, so if you are using a
MakerBot you may want to scale up
the figurines a little. We printed them
at 60mm. Try 80mm to make them a
little sturdier. You can use yellow UV
reactive filament or go with any other
kind of filament if you don't plan to
use a UV light.

3B You do not have a 3D printer. Have

no fear. This site is a great resource

to find local 3D printers.
http://www.3dhubs.com/ Try to find
someone with a Stratasys Dimension
1200 ES. We suggest printing one set
of 8 at a time. For example, get a
price for the 8 running or walking
figurines to start. The turnaround
time should be about 24 hours. You
can also contact the 3D printer we
worked with, http://nextfabstudio.com/ and they can ship anywhere
in the world.

4 Optional - Paint the base of the

figurine with black acrylic paint. Do

not paint the underside of the base
as you will need to see the numbering
system to keep track of order.

5 If you printed the figurines using UV

reactive filament and want to make it

glow, buy a black light flashlight. You
can get one for $10 at any Home
Depot.

STOP-MOTION
These directions are for people
already familiar with stop-motion

1 Place your figurine on location

and set up the black light about

3 feet away. Each of the figurines
are numbered on the bottom to
help you keep track of the order.

2 Shoot 4 exposures of figurine 1

without moving it. Replace with

figurine 2, move position slightly
and Shoot 4 exposures of the
second figurine. For each position
shoot 4 exposures. All running
and walking sequences are set
up as loops so figurine 8 transitions into figurine 1. Using just
8 figurines your character can
run or walk through infinite
environments.

3 Assemble your footage. You shot

4 exposures of each figurine to

create animation that matches
with the BPM (Beats Per Minute)
of We Are Explorers. The feet
should hit on the ground perfectly
to the beat.

4 Try working with the chorus of We

Are Explorers to match the audio
and video. You probably aren't
shooting a full 4 minute piece so
the chorus should be enough.

5 Share whatever you've made and

use hashtag #WeAreExplorers so
we can all see