Animation News

Flicker can ruin your stop motion animation, but it’s easy to prevent. Learn why manual aperture lenses are essential for consistent exposure and how Canon’s Stop Motion Firmware update makes life easier for animators using EOS R cameras.

Discover how to make LEGO stop motion animation using simple tools and beginner-friendly techniques. From camera setup and lighting tips to frame rates and storytelling advice, this guide explains why LEGO is one of the best ways to start animating.

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.

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

Discover how we modified our ProPlus Rigging System for a commercial stop motion project. Based on our ProPlus Rig, this bespoke solution included extra joints and a special mount for animating a credit card.

Introducing the ProPlus 8mm Joint. A precision-engineered component designed for stop motion animators. Built from stainless steel with adjustable tension, it’s compatible with ProPlus and Professional armatures, offering durability and smooth movement for your puppets.

Meet the stop motion director, the mastermind behind every blink, every perfectly posed character, and every miniature moment of movie magic.

Stop motion directors shape entire worlds on the smallest of stages. They’re storytellers, visionaries, performance coaches, and problem solvers. They guide a team of artists and animators to craft expressive, emotionally rich films, frame by frame.

From planning gravity-defying bike rides to working out how to fake water with hair wax, this is a role where creativity meets leadership in the most hands-on way.

Find out how we helped a stop motion animator bring their puppet to life with a custom 3D printed skull and chest block, fully compatible with our ProPlus Armature Kit. With a movable jaw and eyebrows, this expressive setup proves just how far custom parts can push your animation potential.

The new Animation Supplies site offers a better way to shop for stop motion armatures and ball & socket joints. We have introduced 3D models of all our armatures, joints and components. These help you choose with confidence, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned animator.