Animation News

The Mini Animation Stage was developed following a bespoke customer request and is now available for all stop motion animators. Crafted from durable 18mm Birch Ply and featuring a perforated galvanised steel top, this compact stage (320mm x 320mm x 143mm) is ideal for animators with limited space. Whether you’re a beginner, professional, or teacher, the Mini offers reliable performance in a smaller footprint.

Introducing Chroma Clay, the UK-made professional plasticine designed for stop motion animation, puppets, and model making. A reliable Newplast alternative built for precision and performance.

Cracking news! In celebration of Aardman’s 50th anniversary, a major new exhibition at the Young V&A is pulling back the curtain on the world’s most famous clay creations. From the intricate inner workings of Wallace & Gromit to interactive animation stations, find out how this legendary studio brings clay to life.

Aardman’s decision to explore artificial intelligence has sparked debate across the stop motion community. Could AI be used to assist with tweening and production workflows while preserving the handcrafted nature of animation? We examine how AI might support animators rather than replace them and what it could mean for the future of stop motion.

To celebrate our new site, Animation Supplies and Stop Motion Pro are offering Eclipse for just £10 when you spend £50 or more. A saving of £144.99. This is the same software used by Aardman for Wallace & Gromit!

Dragonframe is the go-to stop motion animation software for filmmakers, studios, and educators. With powerful camera control, onion-skinning, timeline tools, and motion control support, it gives animators complete frame-by-frame precision while preserving the handcrafted art of stop motion.

Discover what it’s really like to be an animation scriptwriter for children’s TV. From crafting fun, visual stories to shaping young imaginations, it's a role full of creativity, collaboration, and impact.

Animator Nuno Beato shows how he transformed a ProPlus Armature into a beautifully crafted stop motion puppet, complete with moulds and casts.

Creating your own stop motion armature is a great way to learn puppet construction and movement. This simple guide walks you through designing, making, padding, and assembling a basic armature using easy-to-find materials like aluminium wire, Milliput, and sponge. With practice, you'll gain skills essential for animating characters with stability, flexibility, and expressive poses.