Stop Motion is the succession of images photo by photo simulating a fluid movement using static objects that gradually change position in each image.

This style of animation is analogue, so it requires time and attention to detail to achieve a reproduction of images in which the right speed will give the viewer the sensation of movement in the film they are watching.

How can Stop Motion be made?

Mobile phone cameras are usually the most commonly used tool for this technique, although we must bear in mind that it is not a professional job. A Stop Motion animated video can be made with an infinite number of materials with an approximate number of 12 frames every second so that the animation is fluid.

There are a number of factors to take into account such as lighting, strategic placement of cameras and everything that will be part of each frame. It is very common to use artificial light and continuous light so that it does not vary during the different camera shots.

All the images that are taken must be put together using an editing program; in such a way that they are sequenced and certain adjustments can be applied to them in terms of colour or exposure.

Best apps for Stop Motion

Stop Motion Studio

It is used to create films thanks to its ease of use and wide range of tools. It is very attractive for children because of the guidance it offers during the production period.

If you want a more professional finish, you can edit your images frame by frame. It is compatible with IOS and Android.

iMotion

This is a video editor available for iOS. Its interface allows users to create Stop Motion videos. Its functionalities include editing films by taking photographs, exporting high quality videos and being able to share them directly on YouTube.

Other curiosities of this app is the option to create time lapse and choose the quality of the video, which can range from 4K to 720p.

Life Lapse

This is one of the most widely used applications for creating videos and sharing them on social networks. The app has a multitude of tools to make Stop Motion as well as continuous support through educational resources; very useful for those users who have a first contact with this type of editing.

Cloud Stop Motion

Available only for Android phones, this app allows for audio tracks, title creation and editor credits. It is a free application and includes different tools to work on animation projects.

Clayframes

Clayframes is an application available for Android that allows you to capture images photo by photo and then make smooth animations. With this tool you can capture several photos at the same time to turn them into a video. Some points against this app are the lack of updates; although it makes up for it with options such as choosing the resolution or the frames per second that we want to appear.

It is not usually used for projects that require a professional finish.

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