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1. Animate Stop Motion

Free video hosting site for stop motion animations allowing participants to upload their videos for viewing and then receiving comments and feedback.

http://www.anim8stopmotion.com/

2. Animation Toolworks

The LunchBox Sync is a dedicated frame/image capturing device that provides instant feedback for animators. 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

3. 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.weirdoughmation.de/jkde/

4. 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....

5. Brickfilms

A large site and community for stop-motion animation using lego bricks. Includes a film database with 1000+ films, a forum and an encyclopedia.

http://www.brickfilms.com/

6. 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/armatur...

7. 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/

8. 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

9. Clay and Stop Motion Animation How-To Page

News updates and tutorials about clay and stop motion animation. Includes message boards, image galleries and resources for stop motion/puppet film makers.

http://www.animateclay.com/

10. Darkstrider: Explorations in the Art of Stop Motion Animation

Information about the European style of puppet animation in the more purer form where characters are stylized, surreal (as puppets), and are not represented as photo realistic. Site also includes ongoing diary of experimentations with stop motion methods.

http://www.darkstrider.net/main.html

11. Do it Yourself Foam Latex Puppet Making 101

This video or DVD tutorial is available for purchase which shows the general basics of constructing a stop motion animation puppet using the clay sculpting and molding method, foam rubber latex casting, seaming, and final painting of the puppet.

http://www.angelfire.com/anime4/zungstudio/

12. Dragon Stop Motion

Stop motion software for Mac OS X which interfaces with digital still cameras and Hi-def camcorders (with HDMI output) for single frame capturing of high resolution animations. Also compatible for standard definition capture using DV camcorders.

http://www.dragonstopmotion.com

13. Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen

The life and career of the special effects, stop-motion animator.

http://lavender.fortunecity.com/judidench/584...

14. 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

15. From Art to Finished Puppet

An Interview with head of the puppet department on Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride". Provides general overview descriptions and some photos about the creation of the animation puppets used in this 2005 Academy Award nominated stop motion feature film.

http://www.animationartconservation.com/corps...

16. I Can Animate

Designed for all ages, a software product especially designed for stop animation on the Mac OS X. Includes a variety of features for the creation of animation. The program has earned various recognition awards.

http://www.kudlian.net/products/icananimate/

17. 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

18. La Pate à Modeler Animée

A clay animation site using digital still camera to record the animation and includes basic, finished animations. Includes some tutorials showing how it was done. The site is in French and has English translation.

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/vallin/animation/...

19. Menagerie Productions

Fantasy and paleo sculpture, one-of-a-kind commissions, character design and maquette creation for special projects. Also experienced in stop motion model fabrication, covering the entire process from design through armature construction, molding, foam casting and finishing.

http://www.menagerieproductions.com

20. 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/

21. Miles and Jules Studio

Independent studio in Australia utilizing stop motion animation techniques. Included are many behind the scenes photos and general overview description of methods used in producing their stop motion projects which is outlined in their online journal.

http://www.wombokforest.com.au

22. Mind Over Pixels

Animator Jason Gottlieb's online weblog containing clips in stop motion, CGI, and traditional animation and provides useful tips and tutorials for aspiring animators.

http://mindoverpixels.com

23. MonkeyJam

A freeware digital pencil test animation program for Windows. It also has additional features that can be used for stop motion animation, clay animation, cut-out animation and the creation of traditional puppet films.

http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/mon...

24. 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/

25. Nick Hilligoss

Animator from Australia who has done many creative stop motion shorts which have won awards. His photo album site shows you some behind-the-scenes and fabrication methods overview in the creation of animation puppets.

http://www.picturetrail.com/hilligossnic

26. Ray Harryhausen.com

The official website of the pioneering stop motion animator. Before computer animation, he gave life to puppet animated creatures, aliens, and monsters. All the latest news on his current projects.

http://www.rayharryhausen.com

27. RonDexter.com

A source for beginners, seasoned professional and people in between who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge in film and video and includes tips and tricks about stop motion production.

http://www.rondexter.com

28. STIKFAS

This is brand name of jointed model assembly figures/toys. One can pose them in a variety of positions. With minor modification, they are usable for stop motion animation methods.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stikfas

29. Stop Motion Central

For stop motion enthusiasts. Includes tutorials, how to, tips and tricks, competitions, and a discussion forum.

http://www.stopmotioncentral.com

30. Stop Motion E-mail Forum

Community for discussing the craft with other hobbyists and professionals.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stopmotion/

31. 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

32. 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/

33. Stop Motion Works

Provides information and how-to technical tips on animated puppetry, with FAQ, gallery of work, and news items from the industry.

http://www.stopmotionworks.com

34. StopMotionAnimation.Com

Message Board, informational, resources, library, and how-to instructionals.

http://www.stopmotionanimation.com/

35. The Art of Stop Motion Animation Website

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.htm...

36. The Art of Stop-Motion Animation

A sample chapter of an in depth how-to book covering the basics of stop motion animation production. Appendix includes list of internet resources, books, schools, animation equipment, tools, and supplies. Published by Thomson Course Technology (www.course.com)

http://www.courseptr.com/downloads/chapterpre...

37. The Clay Animation Home Page

Resources, discussion group, materials and supplies links, and other information for those wanting to learn about stop motion clay animation.

http://clay.s5.com

38. 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

39. The Lone Animator

An animator and puppet fabricator with gallery of photos showing how different puppets are created, primarily using latex and foam rubber.

http://www.loneanimator.com

40. The Puppetry Home Page

Lists information and resources; covering traditional puppetry, animatronics, and stop motion puppet animation.

http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/definitions...

41. The Seventh Voyage.Com

Site which is dedicated to the films and creations of stop motion animator Ray Harryhausen. Updated regularly.

http://www.theseventhvoyage.com

42. The Stop Motion Magic Network

Community for animators to promote their works and related skills. Free membership with features to post their profiles, portfolios, resumes, videos, photos, and also, communicating and networking with other animators.

http://www.stopmotionmagic.com

43. Two Left Hands

Boutique animation studio in France showcasing a variety of stop motion mix media animation methods combining puppets, cut-out photo, computer enhanced, and pixelation.

http://www.twolefthands.fr

44. 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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