Animation News
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!
Azoomee have made freely available some episodes of Marvellous Makes. Made by the brilliant Super Strange Studios, these how-to videos are packed full of fun and creative ideas. In this example you're shown how to do plasticine modelling and how to use Newplast to make your own Plasticine creation.
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.
The award-winning stop motion short Monsters Do Not Exist by Ilaria Angelini, Luca Barberis Organist, and Nicola Bernardi was crafted using our professional animation components. Produced at Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, this film has already won top awards and is set for an exciting release online soon.
We recently designed a custom stop motion armature for the wonderfully quirky Ruby Ruth Dolls. With fully movable eyes and tailored features, this bespoke build is full of personality and ready to shine in animation.
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.