Stop motion animation uses time-lapse photography techniques. Time lapse photography predated the first cartoon animations. The first stop-motion films were "Un Bon Bock" (Emile Reynaud, France, 1884), "Matches an Appeal" (England, 1899), and "The Enchanted Drawing" (USA, 1900, 1 min 26 secs at 18 fps) filmed by Thomas Edison (see below).

The Animator's Survival Kit

History of Stop Motion Animation

Willis O'Brien was one of the pioneers of stop motion animation, using a small model and the superposition of people on film technique to create King Kong (1933). O'Brien studied the movements of gorillas in zoos and other large animals to develop his characterisation of Kong.

Mannequin Animation

For the mannequins used in the stop-motion animations below, see our art mannequin page.

Claymation

Clay animation or “Claymation” stop-Motion films use Plasticine™ or foam to model creatures and animals. Nick Park is one of the most well known claymation directors. His studio is Aardman Animation Studios (Wallace and Gromit). His first short film "Creature Comforts" (1993) won him his first Oscar. Another earlier example is Tony Hart's "Morph" (1977).

Person Dancing

Dancing with Wellingtons (free dancing!)

One of the First Stop Motion Animations (1900)

The Enchanted Drawing by Thomas Edison (USA, 1900)

Mannequins dancing to Swan Lake

Mannequins dancing to Swan Lake

Wooden model - Stop motion animation

Wooden model - Stop motion animation

Stop motion film: The Macarena

Mannequin dancing to The Macarena

Stop Frame Animation Example

Stop frame demonstration using art mannequin

Evolution of dance

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Dancing Robots

Dancing Robots

Fighting Stick Figures by XiaoXiao

Fighting Stick Figures by XiaoXiao

External Links

• Dance wiki
• Stop Motion wiki

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Mannequin Examples

• Page 172 - Ideas for mannequins
• Page 173 - Female Mannequin wearing a white coat
• Page 174 - Mannequin in stripes
• Page 175 - Mannequin in red dress
• Page 176 - Red Football Mannequin

Shop Mannequins

• Page 177 - Mannequin Retail
• Page 178 - Dressforms
• Page 179 - Magical mannequin example
• Page 180 - Mannequin Products
• Page 181 - Mannequin auctions
• Page 182 - Visual Merchandising
• Page 183 - Jewellery Mannequin Displays
• Page 184 - Mannequin Jewellery Hand
• Page 185 - Window Mannequins

Mannequin Art

• Page 186 - Toy mannequin figurines
• Page 187 - Mannequin Posters and Art
• Page 188 - Art Manikins

Mannequin videos and information

• Page 189 - Hand for mannequin
• Page 190 - Mannequin DVD (1987)
• Page 191 - Mannequins spelling
• Page 192 - Mannequins on skateboards
• Page 193 - Mannequins dancing