Stop-Motion Animation: Breathing Life into the Inanimate

Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that brings static objects to life through a series of meticulously captured frames. Each frame represents a slight change in the position of the objects, which, when played in sequence, create the illusion of continuous motion.

This labor-intensive process can transform clay figures, puppets, or even everyday objects into animated characters. A notable example of this technique is the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" by Tim Burton, where intricate puppets are painstakingly moved frame by frame to produce fluid and expressive movement.