Animation News
Stop motion animation has captivated audiences for more than a century, evolving from simple frame-by-frame experiments in the 1800s to Hollywood masterpieces and modern digital hybrids. From The Humpty Dumpty Circus to Laika’s groundbreaking features, explore the rich history of this timeless and imaginative art form.
Squash and stretch is a core animation principle that adds emotion, weight, and personality to characters. Though challenging in plasticine stop motion, it enhances storytelling by exaggerating motion and emotion. Through careful resculpting or replacement techniques, animators can apply squash and stretch effectively, creating dynamic, expressive, and visually compelling plasticine animations that captivate audiences.
As we look to the future, technological advancements promise to revolutionize the art of stop motion animation, pushing its boundaries and offering new avenues for creativity and storytelling.
Stop Motion, Puppetry and CGI Hybrid Production
Animation Supplies collaborated with Oddbod Creations on Snood Weasel, a hybrid film blending stop motion, puppetry, and CG. We helped build poseable puppets, supported on-set animation, and ensured seamless integration with digital effects, bringing the characters to life with handmade charm and expressive movement.
Getting Started in Stop Motion
We're often asked, "what do I need to get started in stop motion animation?" So we have put together this short guide which explains how a lot of what you need, you probably already have!
CineChimp’s Canon R5 unboxing is a blast! Using our products and stop motion animation, they turn a simple unboxing into a fun, dynamic, and engaging video.
Conceptual artist Ryan Gander used our Standard Armatures in his installation I See Straight Through You at New York’s Lisson Gallery. Ryan demonstrated how stop motion tools can also shine in the world of contemporary art.
Animator John Swinnerton’s short film "Man" brilliantly combines stop motion techniques with custom-built puppets. Using a mix of our Standard, ProPlus, and Professional Armature Components, he created the expressive “Baby Dino” and a formidable “T-Rex.” Explore the behind-the-scenes process and learn how you can build your own bespoke armatures.
We recently created a bespoke stop motion armature for a client using our ProPlus Armature Components. Designed for precision and durability, this custom build was tailored to their character's unique needs. Thinking about a custom rig for your next project? Discover how our bespoke service can help bring your animation to life.