Stop Motion Animation Flashcards
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What is 'puppet animation' in stop motion?
Answer: Stop motion using articulated puppet figures with internal wire skeletons
Puppet animation uses specially constructed figures with armatures (wire skeletons) that can be posed in many positions between shots.
What is an 'armature' in stop motion puppet making?
Answer: An internal wire skeleton that allows a puppet to hold poses
An armature is a poseable wire or metal skeleton inside a stop motion puppet that gives it structural support and allows fine adjustments between frames.
What is 'pixelation' as a stop motion technique?
Answer: Using real human beings as stop motion subjects by photographing them in posed positions
Pixelation is a stop motion technique where live actors are photographed frame by frame in posed positions, making them appear to move unnaturally.
Why do stop motion animators use a tripod during filming?
Answer: To keep the camera perfectly still and prevent shaky footage between shots
A tripod locks the camera in a fixed position so the background remains steady between shots, preventing unwanted camera movement.
What is 'object animation' in stop motion?
Answer: Animating everyday objects like food, books, or toys that aren't puppets
Object animation is a stop motion style where common objects — such as utensils, toys, or stationery — are given the illusion of life through frame-by-frame movement.
What is 'replacement animation' in stop motion?
Answer: Swapping interchangeable parts (like faces or mouths) between frames to create expressions
Replacement animation involves swapping pre-made interchangeable parts — most commonly mouths for lip sync — between each frame rather than reshaping clay.