stop-frame

British

adjective

films of or relating to animated films involving models, puppets, etc, in which each frame is photographed individually

stop-frame photography

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People wondered whether stop-frame animation with clay would even stand up to scrutiny on the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times

Each episode of the 'stop-frame animated' twice-BAFTA nominated show took a month to create - but since 2008, Fireman Sam has been made with CGI graphics in Mattel's HQ in Vancouver in Canada.

From BBC

Forbes was captivated by visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen's stop-frame monsters in the movie from 1963, including its army of sinister skeletons that burst up from the ground armed with swords and shields.

From BBC

The stop-frame animation is shortlisted in the preschool animation category alongside Hey Duggee, Lily's Driftwood Bay and Channel Five's Peppa Pig.

From BBC

It uses stop-frame animation rather than hand puppets or people dressed in suits and is unashamedly educational.

From BBC

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