Claymation
a stop-motion animation process using clay or Plasticine figures that are moved incrementally to create a lifelike look when the captured film frames are viewed in rapid sequence.
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claymationnounthe techniques of animation applied to clay models
Claymation
American
[klay-may-shuhn]
/ kleɪˈmeɪ ʃən /
Trademark.
claymation
British
/ ˌkleɪˈmeɪʃən /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Claymation
1975–80; clay ( def. ) + (ani)mation ( def. )
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The childlike appeal of marionettes, animation, or even Claymation elements is essential to great Christmas episodes in my opinion.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2023
“We’re as much a part of Christmas as Rudolph and Santa and the Claymation holiday specials.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2022
Sharing the mostly Claymation video with his Instagram followers, West is seen rapping while sitting on top of a coffin.
From Fox News ● Mar. 2, 2022
Pentatonix’s video of “White Winter Hymnal” has been seen more than 96 million times on YouTube; F leet Foxes’ own video, a Claymation scene made by Robin’s brother, Sean, has 23 million views.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
We did a complete runway show in Claymation, with tiny figures based on heroes of mine like Pelé, 50 Cent, Stephen Hawking, Jackie Chan, Naomi Campbell, Salvador Dalí.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2021
When I gained access to Sora—currently available by invite only—I started out my playtime with random, crazy prompts: “Rick and Morty” in claymation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Fans of delightfully weird claymation are spoiled with this year’s animated short category, from the sweets-filled fantasy of “Magic Candies” to the feral survival story of “Wander to Wonder.”
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
"I guess it's just the magic of claymation, as he's so emotive but he doesn't speak at all," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
But some attorneys said a claymation music video would not meet that threshold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
I have to just keep thinking of putting one foot in front of the other, as the old claymation Christmas special recommended.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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