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One of the very few consumer digital camcorders that can shoot single frames and can be used for
stop motion work. When the iDshot is used for animation, it does not need to be connected to
computer.
http://www.sanyo.com/entertainment/digitalcameras/index.cfm?productID=225
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Magpie
A shareware program that helps in the analysis of a recorded voice for lip-sync. Applicable to a
variety of animation methods including stop motion. It provides a set of tools for the precise
timing of the character's mouth movements and suggests how it should look at each frame of the
animation.
http://www.thirdwishsoftware.com/magpie.html
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Animation Express: Stop Motion Animations
Examples submitted by beginning and amateur stop motion animators. Requires QuickTime player.
http://www.wired.com/animation/stopmotion.html
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Clay Animation Made Easy
Example of clay and stop motion animation used in an elementary school curriculum. Educators using
this tactile animation medium to help encourage language, mathematical, logical, spatial,
collaborative and creativity skills.
http://education.wichita.edu/claymation
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La Pate à Modeler Animée
Clay animation site using digital still camera and includes some basic, finished animations. Also,
has some tutorials showing how it was done. The site is in French and has English translation.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/vallin/animation/clayanimation/
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Xipster Instant Animator
Frame capture software with user friendly interface for beginning animators to quickly learn
animation basics. Includes its own sound effects to quickly assemble & complete short animated
sequences.
http://www.xipster.com
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Lima SMA Website
Stop motion animation personal website page that also includes informational tips for those who
want to make their own stop motion movies.
http://www.geocities.com/lima_sma/index.htm
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Animation und Puppenbau - Juergen Kling
Studio in Germany offering stop motion animation production services, ball-socket armatures,
puppetmaking, sets, props, and modelmaking. There is also English version of this site.
http://www.juergenkling.de
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Paint Specialties Laboratory
Manufacturer of a concentrated water based, flexible and durable paint, that can be used on foam
rubber materials for stop motion animation puppets and prosthetic make-up special effects.
http://www.stopmotionworks.com/pntspeclab.htm
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The Seventh Voyage
Dedicated to the stop motion animation of Ray Harryhausen.
http://www.thevoyage.netfirms.com
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Michael Davy Film & TV
Distributor-supplier of a more user friendly 3 part foam latex system. M.D. Foam Latex can be used
for casting stop motion animation puppets. Listed under "products" then go to "latex
products".
http://www.michaeldavy.com/
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iStopMotion
Easy to use Stop Motion animation software for Mac OS X. Allows you to use your computer and DV
camcorder or USB webcams to capture single frames for stop motion or time lapse applications.
http://www.istopmotion.com
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Ray Harryhausen Web
Informative website dedicated to special effects master, Ray Harryhausen who has inspired many
current traditional and computer special effects artists. Covers his career and his classic stop
motion works.
http://www.aboyd.com/harryhausen/
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Stop Motion Works
Information and how-to technical tips on animated puppetry. Dedicated web site for hobbyists and
professionals practicing the unique art and craft of stop motion animation.
http://www.stopmotionworks.com
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Stop Motion Studio
Stop motion, claymation and time-lapse software for Macs. A simple user interface and with online
instructions and documentation. A free demo is available for download.
http://www.loudmotion.com
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AnimatorDV
Computer based stop-motion software for the PC platform. Allows recording of your stop motion
animations with added features to check the animation quality and progress. Trial version available
for try out.
http://animatordv.wmmedia.com
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Armaverse
Stop motion animation armature parts and kits for building a variety of jointed armatures such as
humans, elephants, and grasshoppers. Affordable prices for those starting in puppet animation.
http://www.armaverse.com
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Stop Motion Film
A resource and informational website from Germany about stop motion animation. Also, there is an
English version of this site.
http://www.stopmotionfilm.de
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Do it Yourself ! Foam Latex Puppet Making 101
This video tutorial is available for purchase which shows the general basics of constructing a stop
motion animation puppet using the clay sculpting & molding method, foam rubber latex casting,
seaming, and final painting of the puppet.
http://www.angelfire.com/anime4/zungstudio/
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VideoBlender
This is an animation software for the use in stop motion and clay animation. Offered by
Tech4Learning which has extensive online documentation and training manuals about VideoBlender. It
can be used on the PC or Mac platform.
http://www.tech4learning.com/videoblender/index.html
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ModularHose.com: Armatures
A modular, poseable hose system that can be adapted and modified for use as stop motion puppet
armatures, and can be used in "built-up" puppet constructions.
http://modularhose.com/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M&Category_Code=DA
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Stop Motion Armature Machining Book
Provides general instructions about machining and metal working techniques for the fabrication of
armature joints which are used inside stop motion puppets. This is an intermediate level book which
assumes you have some understanding of metal working principles.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786412445
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Animation Toolworks
This company offers the LunchBox Sync which is a dedicated frame/image capturing device to provide
instant feedback for animators. Many uses include syncing for pencil tests or stop motion, also for
demo reels, previews, animatics, reference tests, student projects, festival entries, and web
animation.
http://www.animationtoolworks.com
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MovieStuff Transfers
For those shooting stop motion using Super 8 film format, this company offers low cost
film-to-digital transfers of your Super 8 animation. Film is transferred to miniDV tape format and
ready for downloading to your computer.
http://moviestuff.tv/
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Building Ball-Socket Armatures
Description and photos showing the construction of stop motion animation puppet armature joints
using common tools and basic metalworking methods.
http://www.montereymotiongraphics.com/armatures/
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BTV - Mac Animation
Video software with frame capture features specifically for animation applications, such as stop
motion, clay, and drawn. Also features timelapse and motion detection.
http://www.bensoftware.com/
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At Last, Foam Puppet Fabrication Explained!
Article from Animation World Magazine. An overview of the general methods used in stop motion
puppet fabrication starting from design, then machining jointed armature, sculpting, molding, and
foam latex rubber casting.
http://www.awn.com/mag/issue2.11/2.11pages/2.11briertonani.html
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Burman Industries, Inc.
This company offers materials, supplies, how-to videos and books for prosthetic/animatronic special
effects, which use many similar fabrication techniques to create stop motion animation puppets.
http://www.burmanfoam.com
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Stop-Motion Filmography
A website reviewing this detailed book about stop motion animation in motion pictures or
television, specifically, where the stop motion puppets were used to interact with live
action/people.
http://www.aboyd.com/kong/pettigrew.html
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John Wright Modelmaking
A special effects shop in England that designs and fabricates miniature models for use in puppet
animation, offers ball and socket joint parts for do-it-yourself armature fabrication, and they
also engineer custom stop motion animation armatures.
http://www.jwmm.co.uk/frame.htm
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Stop Motion E-mail Forum
Community for discussing the craft with other hobbyists and professionals.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stopmotion
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Ray Harryhausen
The life and career of the special effects, stop-motion animator.
http://lavender.fortunecity.com/judidench/584/
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The Clay Animation Station
For beginners/students, general information about getting started in clay animation. Includes tips,
tricks, and resources.
http://library.thinkquest.org/22316/home.html
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The Clay Animation Home Page
Site that includes, resources, discussion group, materials & supplies links, and other
information for those wanting to learn about stop motion clay animation.
http://clay.s5.com
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The Ray Harryhausen Creature List
A complete source of information about Ray Harryhausen's brilliant stop motion animation. An
overview of his career and many images of his classic stop motion puppet creatures.
http://www.hilux.com/harryhausen/index.html
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The Art of Stop Motion Animation
Overview about stop motion animation and general how-to aspects. Covers films and television shows
using stop motion. Also, behind the scene photos of professional animator's work.
http://pharosproductions.com/aosma/smhome.html
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FrameThief
This is an inexpensive shareware stop motion animation program for the Apple/Macintosh platform,
that enables the users, from novices to professionals, to capture and create animation.
http://www.framethief.com
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Loose Moose Animation
Award winning stop motion animation company using puppets, clay animation and CGI. Best known for
their Brisk Iced Tea television commercials.
http://www.loosemoose.net/
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StopMotionAnimation.Com
Information, resources, library, and how-to instructionals.
http://www.StopMotionAnimation.com/
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Claymation Attack!
Portfolio and some useful how-to information about getting started in clay animation.
http://www.geocities.com/mlinneke
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The Puppetry Home Page
Lists information and resources; covering traditional puppetry, animatronics, and stop motion
puppet animation.
http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/definitions/index.html
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Stop Motion Pro
For Windows PCs, a mid-priced frame capturing program for professional level stop motion animation,
clay animation, pixillation, and cut out animation techniques.
http://www.stopmotionpro.com/
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Clay Animation & Sculpture
Stop motion animation movies and pictures created with clay. [Some pages from this site not
viewable with some browsers]
http://members.tripod.com/~dragomir.n
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Clay Animation How-To Page
A brief tutorial on how to make clay puppets and animate/film them. Many links to stop
motion/puppet animation related web sites.
http://www.animateclay.com/
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