Dragonframe 3.6 is the next generation of our image capture software for stop motion animation. New features include a visual timeline editor, integrated lip-sync, advanced DMX lighting, motion control and much more.
Animation Tools
Keypad Controls
The most useful animation tools are available through the included Dragonframe keypad, allowing you to stay focused on animating instead of hunting around with the mouse. And the hotkeys are fully configurable, so if you really like a feature that is not on the keypad, you can move it there.
Animate your Way
You may feel most comfortable animating with onionskin—blending your live view over the previously shot frame. Or you may choose to step up your game by stepping directly between live view and the captured frames. Turn on auto-toggle to toggle between live view and a capture frame, or loop playback to get the sense of movement you're aiming for.
Timeline with playhead and audio waveform.
Rotoscoping / Chromakeying
Do you have an image, movie or previous Dragonframe scene you need to reference while you shoot? Load a line-up layer and view it with your animation. Blend the layer with onion-skin or even pull a chroma key on it.
Cinematography Tools
Camera Controls
Set camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO and white balance directly from the program. Check and adjust focus with Canon and Nikon cameras. Take test shots and get your shot right before you start.
Image Review
Check images at full-resolution. Check for over or underexposed areas with the clipping view. Load images from other scenes to compare exposure and composition. Compare image contrast with the Digital Densitometer.
Multiple Exposures
Set up multiple exposures (sub-frames) with different camera settings. Create exposure bracketing with different shutter speeds. Link exposures to keep their settings locked together.