This research is about the process of learning a new craft, discovering it’s strengths an weaknesses while attempting to creating something unique. Many animators in this day and age choose to animate in 3d or in other digital mediums, are we starting to forget the perks of using real models and stop motion? I’ve set out to find out what those strengths are and compare it to my earlier experiences. Secondarily I am trying to find out if opera and animation will complement or repel eachother, being both very expressive separate art forms. I present my findings in this interview with Nils Claesson.