Stop motion is an animation technique that's been around for more than 100 years, so you’ve probably encountered it somewhere.
Maybe you’ve seen a big-budget feature film like The Nightmare Before Christmas; or maybe you've just watched someone's funny Vine video.
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But do you know how stop motion animation is done?
Whether you’re animating a feature or a quick video to share on social media, the principals are always the same. This Mashable Explains video will show you the basics. Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch every episode.
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