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Tune in to learn from two stop motion masters, Jason Fitzgerald and Grant Guilliams, and hear how 3D printing has expanded what they can do with their craft. From facial replacement to poseable armatures, SLA printed parts are now a critical part of an animator’s toolkit, supplementing practical construction techniques. Formlabs’ Jake Kapusta will interview our guests about material selection, design tips, working with a team, and more in this engaging hour.

What you will learn:

  • Get a look behind the scenes of both recognizable and upcoming animated characters.
  • Gain insights into 3D printing for stop motion figures, from facial replacement to poseable armatures.
  • Learn how entertainment designers tap into Formlabs’ vast library of resins.


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Grant Guilliams

Animator and Designer

Grant Guilliams is a Brooklyn based designer and stop motion animator. He has worked in film, television, and display for the past 13 years designing sets, props, puppets, storyboards, and concept art. With a background in contemporary art, he approaches each phase of design and fabrication seeking a happy marriage of form and function, with an eye toward storytelling. When he’s not toiling away on test animation, Grant enjoys reading comic books, drinking single malt, and roasting parsnips to perfection.

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Jason “Fitz” Fitzgerald

Art Director and Stop-Motion Fabrication Specialist

After a career change from architectural fabrication into industrial design at the California College of Art, Jason found himself captivated by the world of stop-motion animation. Since then he’s worked on many amazing and award-winning productions; such as Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Amazon’s Emmy winning Tumble Leaf and Netflix’s upcoming Wendell and Wild. Currently, Jason’s team is updating the “Spokes-Puppet” for Bob’s Furniture in Manchester Connecticut. Jason uses 3D printing and iterative design techniques to achieve unique and highly functional puppets that provide animators endless performance possibilities.