Minnow Mountain's HOW TO ROTOSCOPE WITH CRAIG STAGGS
Minnow Mountain's HOW TO ROTOSCOPE WITH CRAIG STAGGS

Minnow Mountain's HOW TO ROTOSCOPE WITH CRAIG STAGGS

The first rotoscope was built 100 years ago to project filmed animation reference on to an artist's workstation.


A century later we celebrate the great films that have used this technique to bring authenticity to their story universes.


Our first video course: How To Rotoscope Characters in Line gets you started on the journey to better rotoscoping. Our second course: How to Rotoscope Characters in Color continues to expand your skills with updates every Thursday.


The course is a no-frills deep-dive into the how and why of rotoscoping characters for illustration and animation. These are real-time screen captures of full drawing sessions with a master of rotoscope.


The goal is to significantly increase the confidence and quality of a student’s work. These lessons are applicable to any drawing software and traditional media.


New video lesson every Thursday night.


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YOUR ROTOSCOPE COURSES

Starting with How To Rotoscope Characters in Line, our courses will significantly increase the quality of your rotoscoping.

YOUR ROTOSCOPE TEACHER Awkward charm from the heart of Texas.

Filmmaker and animation director Craig Staggs co-founded Minnow Mountain after a lifelong career in art, theater, and film.


He’s an acclaimed independent producer known for his ability as a visual artist.


Craig is the mastermind behind Minnow Mountain’s rotoscope approach, advocating for a focus on story, character, and acting.


Warning: Will occasionally drop an f-bomb. Adjust your expectations accordingly.

Immersive Art Lessons
Immersive Art Lessons

Watch art being created.


These are real-time screen captures of full drawing sessions by a master of rotoscope.


Listen to the how and why of each choice made along the way to a finished piece.


Humor, soothing soundtrack, and positive reinforcement.

Not a Software Course
Not a Software Course

While Craig uses TVPaint in these lessons, they are not intended for any particular software.


You can use any drawing app or traditional media.


Universal tools and concepts.

Subscribe, Buy, or Rent
Subscribe, Buy, or Rent

With three ways to access our lessons we make it easy-peasy to try How To Rotoscope.


Rent a single lesson for $8.


Buy a single lesson for $10.


Enroll in our ALL ACCESS PASS to watch everything, including bonus content for only $10 a month.

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Qualifications
Qualifications

The student should have some prior drawing or painting experience.


Being a digital artist with a drawing tablet and stylus is a plus.


Appropriate for amateur, semi-professional, or professional artists.


Or a maybe you're just a rotoscope freak who likes to watch.

ALL ACCESS PASS

ALL ACCESS PASS

GET ACCESS TO EVERYTHING!

Unlimited access to every video from How To Rotoscope with Craig Staggs!

All the bonus content!

FREE trial!

New lesson every Thursday!

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You can also buy or rent individual lessons!

That's hella flexible.