Techniques on How to Make After Effects 2D Animation

Adobe After Effects is probably the most versatile software you can add to your arsenal of skills on your journey to learn After Effects 2D animation. Both beginners and professionals can brush up their animation skills on After Effects with some help from tutorials and videos. When it comes to experimenting with visual effects, motion graphics, and 3D composting, Adobe After Effects is recommended as an industry-standard software. So it should come as no surprise that there is a surplus of After Effects tutorials and information on the internet. To help simplify things, here’s a compiled list of Adobe After Effects courses along with a few tips to get started.

In this article

01 [Practical Online 2D Animation Courses](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits to Fuel Creativity

15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits to Fuel Creativity (2024 Guide)

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Stop motion animation is becoming more famous by the year, and it’s not even a surprising thing. Creating animated films takes objects, either soft clay items or dolls with joints, and manipulates them.

If you wish to make this type of animation, then you want to find the best Stop Motion Animation Kits that you can find. Some options out there are even free. This article will share the eight best options for stop motion animation software, separating them by whether they are for Macs or PC.

In this article

01 [15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits](#Part 1)

02 [How to Pick the Best Animation Kits for Kids?](#Part 2)

Part 1 15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits

After introducing you to the concept of Stop Motion Animation Kits, we’ve gathered a list of the top Stop Motion Animation Kits that best suits the kids as follows:

01Hue Animation Studio

The Hue Animation Studio kit is unique because it can be helpful with any clay or toys you may have. The equipment is ideal for animations featuring anything from Playmobil toys, Lego, or even clay animations.

Features

● The kit includes the guidebook,

● It includes a HUE HD USB camera with a microphone.

● The kit Consists of a license of Stop Motion Animation software.

● There’s a mini stage with a green screen and background.

● The system requirements are Windows or Mac OS 10.5+.

Pros

● Less learning curve

● With an HD camera

● Easy to create time-lapse videos and special effects

Cons

● Old-fashioned interface

● Not ideal for beginners

● Requires a license to buy

02LEGO Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit

LEGO is one of the top players in the animation industry, and its Stop Motion Animation kit is phenomenal to the mark. The kit offers a complete guide to making your stop motion animations and includes several props and other goodies, as described in the Features below.

Features

● Includes an 8pages book to use while animating.

● It contains official LEGO props and Minifigures.

● You get punch-out animation frames.

● It involves foldout paper backgrounds.

● Best applicable to kids above eight years.

Pros

● Good for beginners

● Great accessories

● Informative book

Cons

● Only basics in the book

● Not all the accessories are there

● No app available

03I Can Animate It Studio

I Can Animate It Studio is another Stop Motion Animation kit by Kudlian. However, the kit looks a little offbeat since it doesn’t come with a guide. However, Kudlian offers instructions and guidelines online to simplify the tasks.

Features

● This animation kit includes a separate webcam for shooting.

● It has an onion skin feature for getting the best results at animation.

● Involves an element to edit with a green screen.

● It also helps create stop-frame animation by creating drawings.

● Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.

Pros

● Available as App

● Interactive user interface

● Easy to create cute videos

Cons

● Difficult to use the animator pack

● Slow processing

● May need to pay for premium Features

04ZuAnimation Kit

Zuis among the best stop motion animation kits developed by HUE’s initial software. And, it’s the kit that is already usual with kids. So, it generally means that it will involve less learning curve comparatively. And, it has some tiny Features which may leave all other toys in the category.

Features

● A lifetime software with two perpetual licenses.

● Includes a green screen for keying background.

● It Consists of an animation handbook to offer you fantastic tips and advice.

● It contains a webcam with a metal base.

● You get a modeling clay to design characters and a mini set to hold them.

Pros

● Good pack of sound effects, artwork, and more

● Interactive interface

● With animation handbook

Cons

● Some defects with cameras, so check them earlier

● Lack of video signals

● Limited animation Features

05Stop Motion Explosion Animation Kit

The Stop Motion Explosion complete HD stop motion animation is another rival in the industry for the big competitors playing out. The kit also contains an inbuilt microphone to record your audio. And, there’s a precious 29pages book included to provide you a lot. Let’s see more of its Features below.

Features

● It comes with an HD camera and flexible stand with a microphone and manual zoom control.

● It contains a CD with animation software.

● The kit involves a quick start guide.

● It includes lots of free tutorials.

● It Consists of a 29pages book with in-depth information.

Pros

● Interactive user interface

● Contains guided information book

● Lots of free tutorials

Cons

● Lack of fast processing

● Need to use the app alongside book

● High learning curve

06EyeThink BusyBody Animation Toy

As the name also signifies, the kit is pretty different from other stop motion animation kits. It’s one of the coolest of its kind also occupied with the attention of Victorian children in the days gone by. The kit doesn’t include any camera. Instead, it works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision.’ Please scroll below to reveal more of its Features.

Features

● You will get a central snipping base with mirrors.

● It contains bendable figures for easy posing.

● It includes a complete hands-on stop motion animation kit without any complications.

● Includes instructions to give you detailed images on how to pose figures.

● Works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision’ without any camera.

Pros

● Easy to use with good accessibility

● Scalable to younger kids

● Works without a camera

Cons

● More of subjective task

● Maybe hard to understand

● A very different concept of animation

07OgoBild Animate It

Brought to you from Gromet and Wallace’s creators, this is a super simple Stop Motion Animation kit. It includes hundreds of Construction pieces to begin with. Also, you will get a webcam and stop motion animation software ideally geared towards kids aged 8-years old.

Features

● Compatible with the Windows operating system.

● It contains a camera with an articulated stand to capture from better angles.

● It includes an easy upload to YouTube feature for social sharing.

Pros

● Good for social sharing

● Better accessories

● Ideal for beginners

Cons

● A pretty confusing interface

● Only compatible with Windows

● Slow processing software

08Dragonframe 5

Again, this stop-animation kit isn’t that fancy, but it can compete with all the rivals out there. It only contains Software, though, with a list of functions including Cinematography, Animation, vector-based drawings, and much more.

Features

● It includes Animation and Cinematography tools.

● It contains a frame-based timeline editor.

● Dragonframe 5 includes a lip-sync system for the best audio recording.

● It includes Motion Control and Vector-based drawing tools.

● This kit Consists of a configurable X-sheet.

Pros

● Lots of functions

● Not just a toy

● Friendly and effective to deal with.

Cons

● Too hard for the young kids

● Expensive

● Confusing interface

09VidBox Stop Motion Studio

VidBox Stop Motion Studio has similar software to Dragonframe but it is more suitable for younger kids. Well, you can readily go for this kit if you already have a camera. It also contains the option to upload creations to Facebook and YouTube directly.

Features

● It can create output in different formats, including WMV, MPEG HD resolution, etc.

● It contains an adjustable frame rate to control the video’s speed.

● The Chroma binding effect creates the best setting for the background.

● It includes DSLR camera support.

● It contains Image Editor, String Removal, and Overlay Frames tool to add special effects.

Pros

● It gives detailed instructions

● Too basic Features

● Difficult to handle toys

Cons

● Too much info is intimidating

● Slow process

● Some issues with the Chroma effect

10Animation Studio by Helen Piercy – A Book

As the name suggests, this stop motion studio book isby Helen Piercy, an animator with lots of experience in the field. You will also get all the required Features, such as editing the green screen and more. In addition, tutorials regarding and techniques on puppets are also in the kit.

Features

● You get a mini stage set.

● It involves a press-out puppet monster with movable parts.

● It contains storyboard samples and sheets.

● The book contains an engaging animation handbook.

● It Consists of a variety of press-out props.

Pros

● A highly informative book

● Contains easy to understand animation scenes

● Various and techniques

Cons

● Hard to understand info

● Only a book

● It cannot get you through real practical

11- Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio

Though it seems usual to many kids out, there are valid reasons behind that. First, it is different from other Stop Motion Animation kits as it is available in an app rather than any software. Thus, you can use it on a tablet or phone and edit whatever you shoot.

Features

● It includes a variety of props.

● It contains six different backgrounds.

● This kit involves one movie stage.

● It Consists of a device holder.

● Minecraft contains 1additional accessories.

Pros

● No need of a powerful PC

● Lots of accessories

● With different backgrounds

Cons

● The app contains compatibility issues

● Less number of props in quantity

● Lack of software integration

12- Zing StikBot Zanimation Studio Pro

This stop animation kit is a reasonably priced and excellent little package. With this kit, however, you will need your camera. You can manipulate this kit into different poses as the figures have small suction cups on the feet and hands.

Features

● It includes two posable StikBot figures.

● Works on an animation app to record frames.

● It contains a Blue screen or reversible green screen stage.

● It Consists of a tripod stand for a tablet or smartphone camera.

Pros

Simple software

Lots of functions

Included software

Cons

● Lack of app availability

● Not compatible with Linux systems

● Only for Windows and Mac

13- Honestech Stop Motion Studio 4.0

It’s a great entry-level stop motion animation kit that includes a blue or green screen. It also contains accessible Features for background editing, sound effects, background music, etc. Given below are more of its parts.

● A super simple editing interface is appealing to beginner kids.

● String Removal feature for more delicacy and effects.

● Chroma Key and Audio Recording.

● YouTube/Facebook upload feature.

● DSLR camera support.

Pros

● The great Chroma keying feature

● Simple user interface

● Lots of other Features

Cons

● Not for advanced kids

● A bit slow software

● Certain issues with camera integration

14- Crayola Color Alive Easy Animation Studio

It’s another basic Stop Motion Animation kit to easily create custom animated videos by kids. It also includes easy drawing coloring book characters. And, there are tracking markers to make the job easier for kids.

Features

● Design and color characters pose and capture.

● It includes a stand and mannequin.

● It contains a 30-page booklet with the required information.

● It is compatible with Android and iOS.

● Crayola contains 1twistable color pencils with the device’s stand.

Pros

● Ideal for beginners

● Detailed info book

● Great accessories

Cons

● Slow processing UI

● Inefficient tracking markers

● The app may run certain compatibility issues

15- Claytoon Clay Project Studio

Young kids can easily use this Clay Studio and create impressive figures for their stop motion animation. It has bright colored clays, which are non-hardening and thus suitable for animation projects. And, there’s a good choice in colors with valuable instructions, index cards, and accessories.

Features

● Non-hardening clay material

● Brilliant color range to create amazing characters

● Intermixable clays

● Simple to follow instruction cards

● 5 modeling tools and clay knife

Pros

● Hard clay

● Perfect colors

● Professional for adult usage

Cons

● Maybe be crumbled clays

● Oily material

● It may not contain all the desired colors

Part 2 How to pick the best animation kits for kids?

Below are the factors you need to Consider before buying Stop Motion Animation kits. So, let’s dive into each element in detail.

01Recommended Age

Producing something creative with a Stop Motion Animation kit will be a lengthy process that will involve patience and some informational content to use the Kits properly. So while selecting the best Animation Kit, keep in mind the Recommended Age that the company has specified. If the product is for the young generation, the younger ones might have difficulty using the product.

02Different forms of Kits

You may check a few of them with different Features for the best stop animation kits. However, the significant difference between them is whether they come as complete kits or not. If you buy a complete kit, you will have a camera and other elements with the product.

The only thing you will require other than the entire animation kit would be a computer for software purposes. Moreover, you can also select Kits that do not come with a camera individually.

For this, you must use a smartphone to record the video. Conclusively, the kits present on the market are zoetrope-type kits. However, they are not available with electronics. So you won’t be able to create full films with this one.

03Extra Features

As extra Features, you get Props and full-on sets included with some of the kits. These allow you to create the scenes that you are looking for. You can also transform the orientation of some of the props, which gives you extra functionality.

04Apps

When you’re in the hustle to create a Stop Motion Animation, you need a few things. One of them is the smartphone or a camera. At the same time, the other one will be the App on your phone that will help you merge everything the way you wish it to be.

Some of the companies out there will create their apps, and it will assist you with different integration procedures, but if the kit you select is not available with a dedicated app. There are a lot of good apps on the market right now that you can go for. These 3rd party apps are unique and will get your job done too.

05 Software

You will either need an App or Proper Software for the putting-together part. This Software will need hardware such as either a laptop or a PC. Before deciding on an animation kit, make sure you know the system requirements if the kit is only supported through software.

06Bonus: Create an easy stop motion video via Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

In old times, making stop motion videos was a very hectic task, and sometimes it could take several days to make such videos. With the advancement of technology and editing software like Filmora, it has become effortless. All you need is a camera and video editing software to create your stop motion animations.

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Let’s dig deep into the stop motion animations and learn how to create these videos on your own.

07Steps For Making Stop-Motion Video

If you want to create your stop motion animation, follow this step-by-guide.

● Capture The Shots

Move an object and capture its movement frame by frame. Suppose we are making a stop motion video of bottle spin. Place your camera in a steady place, and bring your object in the frame. Move your object slightly and take a shot. Keep doing this until you have at least 12,23or photos of the object’s movement. We took the bottle spin only as an example. You can create your ideas here.

● Download And Start Filmora X

If you haven’t downloaded the Filmora in your system, download it from their official website. If it is already on your PC, then run the program.

● Choose The Suitable Frame Rate In Project Settings.

Begin a new project by hitting the File and selecting the full-wide resolution.

Once you select the resolution, click on the File and go to project settings.

Now select the frame rate you captured the video, i.e., 236etc. If you didn’t Consider the frame rate when taking shots, you could select 24.

● Import The Media Files

Once you have done with the settings above, import the captured images using the import option from the file menu.

● Adjust the Preferences

Go to File and click select preferences from the menu or press the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+,

A window will appear on your screen. Click on editing and adjust the photo duration anywhere between 0.2 - 0.5 seconds.

● Create and Export.

Once you complete all the settings mentioned above, import all images timeline-track, and click on play, you will notice that your stop motion animation has been created.

Now click on the export button, select the desired video format, export the video, and share it with your friends.

Ok, this is very easy. It’s just time-Consuming if you want to make a big enough project. Here is the result.

Filmora is one of the most straightforward software you can use to create your stop motion animation videos. This magic can be easily created by following the steps mentioned above, even if you have no video editing experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Stop-motion animation kits are a form of art, and with all of the access we have to such technology via our computers, it is a big deal to get started with it. Most of them include Stop Motion animation starter kits as well. That’s why you want to be sure that you look at everything in depth and see what you like. Then, determine which kits will be best for your purposes and see why it makes such a big difference for you and everything you want to accomplish in the long run.

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Stop motion animation is becoming more famous by the year, and it’s not even a surprising thing. Creating animated films takes objects, either soft clay items or dolls with joints, and manipulates them.

If you wish to make this type of animation, then you want to find the best Stop Motion Animation Kits that you can find. Some options out there are even free. This article will share the eight best options for stop motion animation software, separating them by whether they are for Macs or PC.

In this article

01 [15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits](#Part 1)

02 [How to Pick the Best Animation Kits for Kids?](#Part 2)

Part 1 15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits

After introducing you to the concept of Stop Motion Animation Kits, we’ve gathered a list of the top Stop Motion Animation Kits that best suits the kids as follows:

01Hue Animation Studio

The Hue Animation Studio kit is unique because it can be helpful with any clay or toys you may have. The equipment is ideal for animations featuring anything from Playmobil toys, Lego, or even clay animations.

Features

● The kit includes the guidebook,

● It includes a HUE HD USB camera with a microphone.

● The kit Consists of a license of Stop Motion Animation software.

● There’s a mini stage with a green screen and background.

● The system requirements are Windows or Mac OS 10.5+.

Pros

● Less learning curve

● With an HD camera

● Easy to create time-lapse videos and special effects

Cons

● Old-fashioned interface

● Not ideal for beginners

● Requires a license to buy

02LEGO Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit

LEGO is one of the top players in the animation industry, and its Stop Motion Animation kit is phenomenal to the mark. The kit offers a complete guide to making your stop motion animations and includes several props and other goodies, as described in the Features below.

Features

● Includes an 8pages book to use while animating.

● It contains official LEGO props and Minifigures.

● You get punch-out animation frames.

● It involves foldout paper backgrounds.

● Best applicable to kids above eight years.

Pros

● Good for beginners

● Great accessories

● Informative book

Cons

● Only basics in the book

● Not all the accessories are there

● No app available

03I Can Animate It Studio

I Can Animate It Studio is another Stop Motion Animation kit by Kudlian. However, the kit looks a little offbeat since it doesn’t come with a guide. However, Kudlian offers instructions and guidelines online to simplify the tasks.

Features

● This animation kit includes a separate webcam for shooting.

● It has an onion skin feature for getting the best results at animation.

● Involves an element to edit with a green screen.

● It also helps create stop-frame animation by creating drawings.

● Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.

Pros

● Available as App

● Interactive user interface

● Easy to create cute videos

Cons

● Difficult to use the animator pack

● Slow processing

● May need to pay for premium Features

04ZuAnimation Kit

Zuis among the best stop motion animation kits developed by HUE’s initial software. And, it’s the kit that is already usual with kids. So, it generally means that it will involve less learning curve comparatively. And, it has some tiny Features which may leave all other toys in the category.

Features

● A lifetime software with two perpetual licenses.

● Includes a green screen for keying background.

● It Consists of an animation handbook to offer you fantastic tips and advice.

● It contains a webcam with a metal base.

● You get a modeling clay to design characters and a mini set to hold them.

Pros

● Good pack of sound effects, artwork, and more

● Interactive interface

● With animation handbook

Cons

● Some defects with cameras, so check them earlier

● Lack of video signals

● Limited animation Features

05Stop Motion Explosion Animation Kit

The Stop Motion Explosion complete HD stop motion animation is another rival in the industry for the big competitors playing out. The kit also contains an inbuilt microphone to record your audio. And, there’s a precious 29pages book included to provide you a lot. Let’s see more of its Features below.

Features

● It comes with an HD camera and flexible stand with a microphone and manual zoom control.

● It contains a CD with animation software.

● The kit involves a quick start guide.

● It includes lots of free tutorials.

● It Consists of a 29pages book with in-depth information.

Pros

● Interactive user interface

● Contains guided information book

● Lots of free tutorials

Cons

● Lack of fast processing

● Need to use the app alongside book

● High learning curve

06EyeThink BusyBody Animation Toy

As the name also signifies, the kit is pretty different from other stop motion animation kits. It’s one of the coolest of its kind also occupied with the attention of Victorian children in the days gone by. The kit doesn’t include any camera. Instead, it works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision.’ Please scroll below to reveal more of its Features.

Features

● You will get a central snipping base with mirrors.

● It contains bendable figures for easy posing.

● It includes a complete hands-on stop motion animation kit without any complications.

● Includes instructions to give you detailed images on how to pose figures.

● Works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision’ without any camera.

Pros

● Easy to use with good accessibility

● Scalable to younger kids

● Works without a camera

Cons

● More of subjective task

● Maybe hard to understand

● A very different concept of animation

07OgoBild Animate It

Brought to you from Gromet and Wallace’s creators, this is a super simple Stop Motion Animation kit. It includes hundreds of Construction pieces to begin with. Also, you will get a webcam and stop motion animation software ideally geared towards kids aged 8-years old.

Features

● Compatible with the Windows operating system.

● It contains a camera with an articulated stand to capture from better angles.

● It includes an easy upload to YouTube feature for social sharing.

Pros

● Good for social sharing

● Better accessories

● Ideal for beginners

Cons

● A pretty confusing interface

● Only compatible with Windows

● Slow processing software

08Dragonframe 5

Again, this stop-animation kit isn’t that fancy, but it can compete with all the rivals out there. It only contains Software, though, with a list of functions including Cinematography, Animation, vector-based drawings, and much more.

Features

● It includes Animation and Cinematography tools.

● It contains a frame-based timeline editor.

● Dragonframe 5 includes a lip-sync system for the best audio recording.

● It includes Motion Control and Vector-based drawing tools.

● This kit Consists of a configurable X-sheet.

Pros

● Lots of functions

● Not just a toy

● Friendly and effective to deal with.

Cons

● Too hard for the young kids

● Expensive

● Confusing interface

09VidBox Stop Motion Studio

VidBox Stop Motion Studio has similar software to Dragonframe but it is more suitable for younger kids. Well, you can readily go for this kit if you already have a camera. It also contains the option to upload creations to Facebook and YouTube directly.

Features

● It can create output in different formats, including WMV, MPEG HD resolution, etc.

● It contains an adjustable frame rate to control the video’s speed.

● The Chroma binding effect creates the best setting for the background.

● It includes DSLR camera support.

● It contains Image Editor, String Removal, and Overlay Frames tool to add special effects.

Pros

● It gives detailed instructions

● Too basic Features

● Difficult to handle toys

Cons

● Too much info is intimidating

● Slow process

● Some issues with the Chroma effect

10Animation Studio by Helen Piercy – A Book

As the name suggests, this stop motion studio book isby Helen Piercy, an animator with lots of experience in the field. You will also get all the required Features, such as editing the green screen and more. In addition, tutorials regarding and techniques on puppets are also in the kit.

Features

● You get a mini stage set.

● It involves a press-out puppet monster with movable parts.

● It contains storyboard samples and sheets.

● The book contains an engaging animation handbook.

● It Consists of a variety of press-out props.

Pros

● A highly informative book

● Contains easy to understand animation scenes

● Various and techniques

Cons

● Hard to understand info

● Only a book

● It cannot get you through real practical

11- Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio

Though it seems usual to many kids out, there are valid reasons behind that. First, it is different from other Stop Motion Animation kits as it is available in an app rather than any software. Thus, you can use it on a tablet or phone and edit whatever you shoot.

Features

● It includes a variety of props.

● It contains six different backgrounds.

● This kit involves one movie stage.

● It Consists of a device holder.

● Minecraft contains 1additional accessories.

Pros

● No need of a powerful PC

● Lots of accessories

● With different backgrounds

Cons

● The app contains compatibility issues

● Less number of props in quantity

● Lack of software integration

12- Zing StikBot Zanimation Studio Pro

This stop animation kit is a reasonably priced and excellent little package. With this kit, however, you will need your camera. You can manipulate this kit into different poses as the figures have small suction cups on the feet and hands.

Features

● It includes two posable StikBot figures.

● Works on an animation app to record frames.

● It contains a Blue screen or reversible green screen stage.

● It Consists of a tripod stand for a tablet or smartphone camera.

Pros

Simple software

Lots of functions

Included software

Cons

● Lack of app availability

● Not compatible with Linux systems

● Only for Windows and Mac

13- Honestech Stop Motion Studio 4.0

It’s a great entry-level stop motion animation kit that includes a blue or green screen. It also contains accessible Features for background editing, sound effects, background music, etc. Given below are more of its parts.

● A super simple editing interface is appealing to beginner kids.

● String Removal feature for more delicacy and effects.

● Chroma Key and Audio Recording.

● YouTube/Facebook upload feature.

● DSLR camera support.

Pros

● The great Chroma keying feature

● Simple user interface

● Lots of other Features

Cons

● Not for advanced kids

● A bit slow software

● Certain issues with camera integration

14- Crayola Color Alive Easy Animation Studio

It’s another basic Stop Motion Animation kit to easily create custom animated videos by kids. It also includes easy drawing coloring book characters. And, there are tracking markers to make the job easier for kids.

Features

● Design and color characters pose and capture.

● It includes a stand and mannequin.

● It contains a 30-page booklet with the required information.

● It is compatible with Android and iOS.

● Crayola contains 1twistable color pencils with the device’s stand.

Pros

● Ideal for beginners

● Detailed info book

● Great accessories

Cons

● Slow processing UI

● Inefficient tracking markers

● The app may run certain compatibility issues

15- Claytoon Clay Project Studio

Young kids can easily use this Clay Studio and create impressive figures for their stop motion animation. It has bright colored clays, which are non-hardening and thus suitable for animation projects. And, there’s a good choice in colors with valuable instructions, index cards, and accessories.

Features

● Non-hardening clay material

● Brilliant color range to create amazing characters

● Intermixable clays

● Simple to follow instruction cards

● 5 modeling tools and clay knife

Pros

● Hard clay

● Perfect colors

● Professional for adult usage

Cons

● Maybe be crumbled clays

● Oily material

● It may not contain all the desired colors

Part 2 How to pick the best animation kits for kids?

Below are the factors you need to Consider before buying Stop Motion Animation kits. So, let’s dive into each element in detail.

01Recommended Age

Producing something creative with a Stop Motion Animation kit will be a lengthy process that will involve patience and some informational content to use the Kits properly. So while selecting the best Animation Kit, keep in mind the Recommended Age that the company has specified. If the product is for the young generation, the younger ones might have difficulty using the product.

02Different forms of Kits

You may check a few of them with different Features for the best stop animation kits. However, the significant difference between them is whether they come as complete kits or not. If you buy a complete kit, you will have a camera and other elements with the product.

The only thing you will require other than the entire animation kit would be a computer for software purposes. Moreover, you can also select Kits that do not come with a camera individually.

For this, you must use a smartphone to record the video. Conclusively, the kits present on the market are zoetrope-type kits. However, they are not available with electronics. So you won’t be able to create full films with this one.

03Extra Features

As extra Features, you get Props and full-on sets included with some of the kits. These allow you to create the scenes that you are looking for. You can also transform the orientation of some of the props, which gives you extra functionality.

04Apps

When you’re in the hustle to create a Stop Motion Animation, you need a few things. One of them is the smartphone or a camera. At the same time, the other one will be the App on your phone that will help you merge everything the way you wish it to be.

Some of the companies out there will create their apps, and it will assist you with different integration procedures, but if the kit you select is not available with a dedicated app. There are a lot of good apps on the market right now that you can go for. These 3rd party apps are unique and will get your job done too.

05 Software

You will either need an App or Proper Software for the putting-together part. This Software will need hardware such as either a laptop or a PC. Before deciding on an animation kit, make sure you know the system requirements if the kit is only supported through software.

06Bonus: Create an easy stop motion video via Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

In old times, making stop motion videos was a very hectic task, and sometimes it could take several days to make such videos. With the advancement of technology and editing software like Filmora, it has become effortless. All you need is a camera and video editing software to create your stop motion animations.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Let’s dig deep into the stop motion animations and learn how to create these videos on your own.

07Steps For Making Stop-Motion Video

If you want to create your stop motion animation, follow this step-by-guide.

● Capture The Shots

Move an object and capture its movement frame by frame. Suppose we are making a stop motion video of bottle spin. Place your camera in a steady place, and bring your object in the frame. Move your object slightly and take a shot. Keep doing this until you have at least 12,23or photos of the object’s movement. We took the bottle spin only as an example. You can create your ideas here.

● Download And Start Filmora X

If you haven’t downloaded the Filmora in your system, download it from their official website. If it is already on your PC, then run the program.

● Choose The Suitable Frame Rate In Project Settings.

Begin a new project by hitting the File and selecting the full-wide resolution.

Once you select the resolution, click on the File and go to project settings.

Now select the frame rate you captured the video, i.e., 236etc. If you didn’t Consider the frame rate when taking shots, you could select 24.

● Import The Media Files

Once you have done with the settings above, import the captured images using the import option from the file menu.

● Adjust the Preferences

Go to File and click select preferences from the menu or press the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+,

A window will appear on your screen. Click on editing and adjust the photo duration anywhere between 0.2 - 0.5 seconds.

● Create and Export.

Once you complete all the settings mentioned above, import all images timeline-track, and click on play, you will notice that your stop motion animation has been created.

Now click on the export button, select the desired video format, export the video, and share it with your friends.

Ok, this is very easy. It’s just time-Consuming if you want to make a big enough project. Here is the result.

Filmora is one of the most straightforward software you can use to create your stop motion animation videos. This magic can be easily created by following the steps mentioned above, even if you have no video editing experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Stop-motion animation kits are a form of art, and with all of the access we have to such technology via our computers, it is a big deal to get started with it. Most of them include Stop Motion animation starter kits as well. That’s why you want to be sure that you look at everything in depth and see what you like. Then, determine which kits will be best for your purposes and see why it makes such a big difference for you and everything you want to accomplish in the long run.

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Stop motion animation is becoming more famous by the year, and it’s not even a surprising thing. Creating animated films takes objects, either soft clay items or dolls with joints, and manipulates them.

If you wish to make this type of animation, then you want to find the best Stop Motion Animation Kits that you can find. Some options out there are even free. This article will share the eight best options for stop motion animation software, separating them by whether they are for Macs or PC.

In this article

01 [15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits](#Part 1)

02 [How to Pick the Best Animation Kits for Kids?](#Part 2)

Part 1 15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits

After introducing you to the concept of Stop Motion Animation Kits, we’ve gathered a list of the top Stop Motion Animation Kits that best suits the kids as follows:

01Hue Animation Studio

The Hue Animation Studio kit is unique because it can be helpful with any clay or toys you may have. The equipment is ideal for animations featuring anything from Playmobil toys, Lego, or even clay animations.

Features

● The kit includes the guidebook,

● It includes a HUE HD USB camera with a microphone.

● The kit Consists of a license of Stop Motion Animation software.

● There’s a mini stage with a green screen and background.

● The system requirements are Windows or Mac OS 10.5+.

Pros

● Less learning curve

● With an HD camera

● Easy to create time-lapse videos and special effects

Cons

● Old-fashioned interface

● Not ideal for beginners

● Requires a license to buy

02LEGO Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit

LEGO is one of the top players in the animation industry, and its Stop Motion Animation kit is phenomenal to the mark. The kit offers a complete guide to making your stop motion animations and includes several props and other goodies, as described in the Features below.

Features

● Includes an 8pages book to use while animating.

● It contains official LEGO props and Minifigures.

● You get punch-out animation frames.

● It involves foldout paper backgrounds.

● Best applicable to kids above eight years.

Pros

● Good for beginners

● Great accessories

● Informative book

Cons

● Only basics in the book

● Not all the accessories are there

● No app available

03I Can Animate It Studio

I Can Animate It Studio is another Stop Motion Animation kit by Kudlian. However, the kit looks a little offbeat since it doesn’t come with a guide. However, Kudlian offers instructions and guidelines online to simplify the tasks.

Features

● This animation kit includes a separate webcam for shooting.

● It has an onion skin feature for getting the best results at animation.

● Involves an element to edit with a green screen.

● It also helps create stop-frame animation by creating drawings.

● Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.

Pros

● Available as App

● Interactive user interface

● Easy to create cute videos

Cons

● Difficult to use the animator pack

● Slow processing

● May need to pay for premium Features

04ZuAnimation Kit

Zuis among the best stop motion animation kits developed by HUE’s initial software. And, it’s the kit that is already usual with kids. So, it generally means that it will involve less learning curve comparatively. And, it has some tiny Features which may leave all other toys in the category.

Features

● A lifetime software with two perpetual licenses.

● Includes a green screen for keying background.

● It Consists of an animation handbook to offer you fantastic tips and advice.

● It contains a webcam with a metal base.

● You get a modeling clay to design characters and a mini set to hold them.

Pros

● Good pack of sound effects, artwork, and more

● Interactive interface

● With animation handbook

Cons

● Some defects with cameras, so check them earlier

● Lack of video signals

● Limited animation Features

05Stop Motion Explosion Animation Kit

The Stop Motion Explosion complete HD stop motion animation is another rival in the industry for the big competitors playing out. The kit also contains an inbuilt microphone to record your audio. And, there’s a precious 29pages book included to provide you a lot. Let’s see more of its Features below.

Features

● It comes with an HD camera and flexible stand with a microphone and manual zoom control.

● It contains a CD with animation software.

● The kit involves a quick start guide.

● It includes lots of free tutorials.

● It Consists of a 29pages book with in-depth information.

Pros

● Interactive user interface

● Contains guided information book

● Lots of free tutorials

Cons

● Lack of fast processing

● Need to use the app alongside book

● High learning curve

06EyeThink BusyBody Animation Toy

As the name also signifies, the kit is pretty different from other stop motion animation kits. It’s one of the coolest of its kind also occupied with the attention of Victorian children in the days gone by. The kit doesn’t include any camera. Instead, it works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision.’ Please scroll below to reveal more of its Features.

Features

● You will get a central snipping base with mirrors.

● It contains bendable figures for easy posing.

● It includes a complete hands-on stop motion animation kit without any complications.

● Includes instructions to give you detailed images on how to pose figures.

● Works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision’ without any camera.

Pros

● Easy to use with good accessibility

● Scalable to younger kids

● Works without a camera

Cons

● More of subjective task

● Maybe hard to understand

● A very different concept of animation

07OgoBild Animate It

Brought to you from Gromet and Wallace’s creators, this is a super simple Stop Motion Animation kit. It includes hundreds of Construction pieces to begin with. Also, you will get a webcam and stop motion animation software ideally geared towards kids aged 8-years old.

Features

● Compatible with the Windows operating system.

● It contains a camera with an articulated stand to capture from better angles.

● It includes an easy upload to YouTube feature for social sharing.

Pros

● Good for social sharing

● Better accessories

● Ideal for beginners

Cons

● A pretty confusing interface

● Only compatible with Windows

● Slow processing software

08Dragonframe 5

Again, this stop-animation kit isn’t that fancy, but it can compete with all the rivals out there. It only contains Software, though, with a list of functions including Cinematography, Animation, vector-based drawings, and much more.

Features

● It includes Animation and Cinematography tools.

● It contains a frame-based timeline editor.

● Dragonframe 5 includes a lip-sync system for the best audio recording.

● It includes Motion Control and Vector-based drawing tools.

● This kit Consists of a configurable X-sheet.

Pros

● Lots of functions

● Not just a toy

● Friendly and effective to deal with.

Cons

● Too hard for the young kids

● Expensive

● Confusing interface

09VidBox Stop Motion Studio

VidBox Stop Motion Studio has similar software to Dragonframe but it is more suitable for younger kids. Well, you can readily go for this kit if you already have a camera. It also contains the option to upload creations to Facebook and YouTube directly.

Features

● It can create output in different formats, including WMV, MPEG HD resolution, etc.

● It contains an adjustable frame rate to control the video’s speed.

● The Chroma binding effect creates the best setting for the background.

● It includes DSLR camera support.

● It contains Image Editor, String Removal, and Overlay Frames tool to add special effects.

Pros

● It gives detailed instructions

● Too basic Features

● Difficult to handle toys

Cons

● Too much info is intimidating

● Slow process

● Some issues with the Chroma effect

10Animation Studio by Helen Piercy – A Book

As the name suggests, this stop motion studio book isby Helen Piercy, an animator with lots of experience in the field. You will also get all the required Features, such as editing the green screen and more. In addition, tutorials regarding and techniques on puppets are also in the kit.

Features

● You get a mini stage set.

● It involves a press-out puppet monster with movable parts.

● It contains storyboard samples and sheets.

● The book contains an engaging animation handbook.

● It Consists of a variety of press-out props.

Pros

● A highly informative book

● Contains easy to understand animation scenes

● Various and techniques

Cons

● Hard to understand info

● Only a book

● It cannot get you through real practical

11- Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio

Though it seems usual to many kids out, there are valid reasons behind that. First, it is different from other Stop Motion Animation kits as it is available in an app rather than any software. Thus, you can use it on a tablet or phone and edit whatever you shoot.

Features

● It includes a variety of props.

● It contains six different backgrounds.

● This kit involves one movie stage.

● It Consists of a device holder.

● Minecraft contains 1additional accessories.

Pros

● No need of a powerful PC

● Lots of accessories

● With different backgrounds

Cons

● The app contains compatibility issues

● Less number of props in quantity

● Lack of software integration

12- Zing StikBot Zanimation Studio Pro

This stop animation kit is a reasonably priced and excellent little package. With this kit, however, you will need your camera. You can manipulate this kit into different poses as the figures have small suction cups on the feet and hands.

Features

● It includes two posable StikBot figures.

● Works on an animation app to record frames.

● It contains a Blue screen or reversible green screen stage.

● It Consists of a tripod stand for a tablet or smartphone camera.

Pros

Simple software

Lots of functions

Included software

Cons

● Lack of app availability

● Not compatible with Linux systems

● Only for Windows and Mac

13- Honestech Stop Motion Studio 4.0

It’s a great entry-level stop motion animation kit that includes a blue or green screen. It also contains accessible Features for background editing, sound effects, background music, etc. Given below are more of its parts.

● A super simple editing interface is appealing to beginner kids.

● String Removal feature for more delicacy and effects.

● Chroma Key and Audio Recording.

● YouTube/Facebook upload feature.

● DSLR camera support.

Pros

● The great Chroma keying feature

● Simple user interface

● Lots of other Features

Cons

● Not for advanced kids

● A bit slow software

● Certain issues with camera integration

14- Crayola Color Alive Easy Animation Studio

It’s another basic Stop Motion Animation kit to easily create custom animated videos by kids. It also includes easy drawing coloring book characters. And, there are tracking markers to make the job easier for kids.

Features

● Design and color characters pose and capture.

● It includes a stand and mannequin.

● It contains a 30-page booklet with the required information.

● It is compatible with Android and iOS.

● Crayola contains 1twistable color pencils with the device’s stand.

Pros

● Ideal for beginners

● Detailed info book

● Great accessories

Cons

● Slow processing UI

● Inefficient tracking markers

● The app may run certain compatibility issues

15- Claytoon Clay Project Studio

Young kids can easily use this Clay Studio and create impressive figures for their stop motion animation. It has bright colored clays, which are non-hardening and thus suitable for animation projects. And, there’s a good choice in colors with valuable instructions, index cards, and accessories.

Features

● Non-hardening clay material

● Brilliant color range to create amazing characters

● Intermixable clays

● Simple to follow instruction cards

● 5 modeling tools and clay knife

Pros

● Hard clay

● Perfect colors

● Professional for adult usage

Cons

● Maybe be crumbled clays

● Oily material

● It may not contain all the desired colors

Part 2 How to pick the best animation kits for kids?

Below are the factors you need to Consider before buying Stop Motion Animation kits. So, let’s dive into each element in detail.

01Recommended Age

Producing something creative with a Stop Motion Animation kit will be a lengthy process that will involve patience and some informational content to use the Kits properly. So while selecting the best Animation Kit, keep in mind the Recommended Age that the company has specified. If the product is for the young generation, the younger ones might have difficulty using the product.

02Different forms of Kits

You may check a few of them with different Features for the best stop animation kits. However, the significant difference between them is whether they come as complete kits or not. If you buy a complete kit, you will have a camera and other elements with the product.

The only thing you will require other than the entire animation kit would be a computer for software purposes. Moreover, you can also select Kits that do not come with a camera individually.

For this, you must use a smartphone to record the video. Conclusively, the kits present on the market are zoetrope-type kits. However, they are not available with electronics. So you won’t be able to create full films with this one.

03Extra Features

As extra Features, you get Props and full-on sets included with some of the kits. These allow you to create the scenes that you are looking for. You can also transform the orientation of some of the props, which gives you extra functionality.

04Apps

When you’re in the hustle to create a Stop Motion Animation, you need a few things. One of them is the smartphone or a camera. At the same time, the other one will be the App on your phone that will help you merge everything the way you wish it to be.

Some of the companies out there will create their apps, and it will assist you with different integration procedures, but if the kit you select is not available with a dedicated app. There are a lot of good apps on the market right now that you can go for. These 3rd party apps are unique and will get your job done too.

05 Software

You will either need an App or Proper Software for the putting-together part. This Software will need hardware such as either a laptop or a PC. Before deciding on an animation kit, make sure you know the system requirements if the kit is only supported through software.

06Bonus: Create an easy stop motion video via Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

In old times, making stop motion videos was a very hectic task, and sometimes it could take several days to make such videos. With the advancement of technology and editing software like Filmora, it has become effortless. All you need is a camera and video editing software to create your stop motion animations.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Let’s dig deep into the stop motion animations and learn how to create these videos on your own.

07Steps For Making Stop-Motion Video

If you want to create your stop motion animation, follow this step-by-guide.

● Capture The Shots

Move an object and capture its movement frame by frame. Suppose we are making a stop motion video of bottle spin. Place your camera in a steady place, and bring your object in the frame. Move your object slightly and take a shot. Keep doing this until you have at least 12,23or photos of the object’s movement. We took the bottle spin only as an example. You can create your ideas here.

● Download And Start Filmora X

If you haven’t downloaded the Filmora in your system, download it from their official website. If it is already on your PC, then run the program.

● Choose The Suitable Frame Rate In Project Settings.

Begin a new project by hitting the File and selecting the full-wide resolution.

Once you select the resolution, click on the File and go to project settings.

Now select the frame rate you captured the video, i.e., 236etc. If you didn’t Consider the frame rate when taking shots, you could select 24.

● Import The Media Files

Once you have done with the settings above, import the captured images using the import option from the file menu.

● Adjust the Preferences

Go to File and click select preferences from the menu or press the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+,

A window will appear on your screen. Click on editing and adjust the photo duration anywhere between 0.2 - 0.5 seconds.

● Create and Export.

Once you complete all the settings mentioned above, import all images timeline-track, and click on play, you will notice that your stop motion animation has been created.

Now click on the export button, select the desired video format, export the video, and share it with your friends.

Ok, this is very easy. It’s just time-Consuming if you want to make a big enough project. Here is the result.

Filmora is one of the most straightforward software you can use to create your stop motion animation videos. This magic can be easily created by following the steps mentioned above, even if you have no video editing experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Stop-motion animation kits are a form of art, and with all of the access we have to such technology via our computers, it is a big deal to get started with it. Most of them include Stop Motion animation starter kits as well. That’s why you want to be sure that you look at everything in depth and see what you like. Then, determine which kits will be best for your purposes and see why it makes such a big difference for you and everything you want to accomplish in the long run.

Try It Free Try It Free

Stop motion animation is becoming more famous by the year, and it’s not even a surprising thing. Creating animated films takes objects, either soft clay items or dolls with joints, and manipulates them.

If you wish to make this type of animation, then you want to find the best Stop Motion Animation Kits that you can find. Some options out there are even free. This article will share the eight best options for stop motion animation software, separating them by whether they are for Macs or PC.

In this article

01 [15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits](#Part 1)

02 [How to Pick the Best Animation Kits for Kids?](#Part 2)

Part 1 15 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits

After introducing you to the concept of Stop Motion Animation Kits, we’ve gathered a list of the top Stop Motion Animation Kits that best suits the kids as follows:

01Hue Animation Studio

The Hue Animation Studio kit is unique because it can be helpful with any clay or toys you may have. The equipment is ideal for animations featuring anything from Playmobil toys, Lego, or even clay animations.

Features

● The kit includes the guidebook,

● It includes a HUE HD USB camera with a microphone.

● The kit Consists of a license of Stop Motion Animation software.

● There’s a mini stage with a green screen and background.

● The system requirements are Windows or Mac OS 10.5+.

Pros

● Less learning curve

● With an HD camera

● Easy to create time-lapse videos and special effects

Cons

● Old-fashioned interface

● Not ideal for beginners

● Requires a license to buy

02LEGO Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit

LEGO is one of the top players in the animation industry, and its Stop Motion Animation kit is phenomenal to the mark. The kit offers a complete guide to making your stop motion animations and includes several props and other goodies, as described in the Features below.

Features

● Includes an 8pages book to use while animating.

● It contains official LEGO props and Minifigures.

● You get punch-out animation frames.

● It involves foldout paper backgrounds.

● Best applicable to kids above eight years.

Pros

● Good for beginners

● Great accessories

● Informative book

Cons

● Only basics in the book

● Not all the accessories are there

● No app available

03I Can Animate It Studio

I Can Animate It Studio is another Stop Motion Animation kit by Kudlian. However, the kit looks a little offbeat since it doesn’t come with a guide. However, Kudlian offers instructions and guidelines online to simplify the tasks.

Features

● This animation kit includes a separate webcam for shooting.

● It has an onion skin feature for getting the best results at animation.

● Involves an element to edit with a green screen.

● It also helps create stop-frame animation by creating drawings.

● Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.

Pros

● Available as App

● Interactive user interface

● Easy to create cute videos

Cons

● Difficult to use the animator pack

● Slow processing

● May need to pay for premium Features

04ZuAnimation Kit

Zuis among the best stop motion animation kits developed by HUE’s initial software. And, it’s the kit that is already usual with kids. So, it generally means that it will involve less learning curve comparatively. And, it has some tiny Features which may leave all other toys in the category.

Features

● A lifetime software with two perpetual licenses.

● Includes a green screen for keying background.

● It Consists of an animation handbook to offer you fantastic tips and advice.

● It contains a webcam with a metal base.

● You get a modeling clay to design characters and a mini set to hold them.

Pros

● Good pack of sound effects, artwork, and more

● Interactive interface

● With animation handbook

Cons

● Some defects with cameras, so check them earlier

● Lack of video signals

● Limited animation Features

05Stop Motion Explosion Animation Kit

The Stop Motion Explosion complete HD stop motion animation is another rival in the industry for the big competitors playing out. The kit also contains an inbuilt microphone to record your audio. And, there’s a precious 29pages book included to provide you a lot. Let’s see more of its Features below.

Features

● It comes with an HD camera and flexible stand with a microphone and manual zoom control.

● It contains a CD with animation software.

● The kit involves a quick start guide.

● It includes lots of free tutorials.

● It Consists of a 29pages book with in-depth information.

Pros

● Interactive user interface

● Contains guided information book

● Lots of free tutorials

Cons

● Lack of fast processing

● Need to use the app alongside book

● High learning curve

06EyeThink BusyBody Animation Toy

As the name also signifies, the kit is pretty different from other stop motion animation kits. It’s one of the coolest of its kind also occupied with the attention of Victorian children in the days gone by. The kit doesn’t include any camera. Instead, it works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision.’ Please scroll below to reveal more of its Features.

Features

● You will get a central snipping base with mirrors.

● It contains bendable figures for easy posing.

● It includes a complete hands-on stop motion animation kit without any complications.

● Includes instructions to give you detailed images on how to pose figures.

● Works on the principle of ‘persistence of vision’ without any camera.

Pros

● Easy to use with good accessibility

● Scalable to younger kids

● Works without a camera

Cons

● More of subjective task

● Maybe hard to understand

● A very different concept of animation

07OgoBild Animate It

Brought to you from Gromet and Wallace’s creators, this is a super simple Stop Motion Animation kit. It includes hundreds of Construction pieces to begin with. Also, you will get a webcam and stop motion animation software ideally geared towards kids aged 8-years old.

Features

● Compatible with the Windows operating system.

● It contains a camera with an articulated stand to capture from better angles.

● It includes an easy upload to YouTube feature for social sharing.

Pros

● Good for social sharing

● Better accessories

● Ideal for beginners

Cons

● A pretty confusing interface

● Only compatible with Windows

● Slow processing software

08Dragonframe 5

Again, this stop-animation kit isn’t that fancy, but it can compete with all the rivals out there. It only contains Software, though, with a list of functions including Cinematography, Animation, vector-based drawings, and much more.

Features

● It includes Animation and Cinematography tools.

● It contains a frame-based timeline editor.

● Dragonframe 5 includes a lip-sync system for the best audio recording.

● It includes Motion Control and Vector-based drawing tools.

● This kit Consists of a configurable X-sheet.

Pros

● Lots of functions

● Not just a toy

● Friendly and effective to deal with.

Cons

● Too hard for the young kids

● Expensive

● Confusing interface

09VidBox Stop Motion Studio

VidBox Stop Motion Studio has similar software to Dragonframe but it is more suitable for younger kids. Well, you can readily go for this kit if you already have a camera. It also contains the option to upload creations to Facebook and YouTube directly.

Features

● It can create output in different formats, including WMV, MPEG HD resolution, etc.

● It contains an adjustable frame rate to control the video’s speed.

● The Chroma binding effect creates the best setting for the background.

● It includes DSLR camera support.

● It contains Image Editor, String Removal, and Overlay Frames tool to add special effects.

Pros

● It gives detailed instructions

● Too basic Features

● Difficult to handle toys

Cons

● Too much info is intimidating

● Slow process

● Some issues with the Chroma effect

10Animation Studio by Helen Piercy – A Book

As the name suggests, this stop motion studio book isby Helen Piercy, an animator with lots of experience in the field. You will also get all the required Features, such as editing the green screen and more. In addition, tutorials regarding and techniques on puppets are also in the kit.

Features

● You get a mini stage set.

● It involves a press-out puppet monster with movable parts.

● It contains storyboard samples and sheets.

● The book contains an engaging animation handbook.

● It Consists of a variety of press-out props.

Pros

● A highly informative book

● Contains easy to understand animation scenes

● Various and techniques

Cons

● Hard to understand info

● Only a book

● It cannot get you through real practical

11- Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio

Though it seems usual to many kids out, there are valid reasons behind that. First, it is different from other Stop Motion Animation kits as it is available in an app rather than any software. Thus, you can use it on a tablet or phone and edit whatever you shoot.

Features

● It includes a variety of props.

● It contains six different backgrounds.

● This kit involves one movie stage.

● It Consists of a device holder.

● Minecraft contains 1additional accessories.

Pros

● No need of a powerful PC

● Lots of accessories

● With different backgrounds

Cons

● The app contains compatibility issues

● Less number of props in quantity

● Lack of software integration

12- Zing StikBot Zanimation Studio Pro

This stop animation kit is a reasonably priced and excellent little package. With this kit, however, you will need your camera. You can manipulate this kit into different poses as the figures have small suction cups on the feet and hands.

Features

● It includes two posable StikBot figures.

● Works on an animation app to record frames.

● It contains a Blue screen or reversible green screen stage.

● It Consists of a tripod stand for a tablet or smartphone camera.

Pros

Simple software

Lots of functions

Included software

Cons

● Lack of app availability

● Not compatible with Linux systems

● Only for Windows and Mac

13- Honestech Stop Motion Studio 4.0

It’s a great entry-level stop motion animation kit that includes a blue or green screen. It also contains accessible Features for background editing, sound effects, background music, etc. Given below are more of its parts.

● A super simple editing interface is appealing to beginner kids.

● String Removal feature for more delicacy and effects.

● Chroma Key and Audio Recording.

● YouTube/Facebook upload feature.

● DSLR camera support.

Pros

● The great Chroma keying feature

● Simple user interface

● Lots of other Features

Cons

● Not for advanced kids

● A bit slow software

● Certain issues with camera integration

14- Crayola Color Alive Easy Animation Studio

It’s another basic Stop Motion Animation kit to easily create custom animated videos by kids. It also includes easy drawing coloring book characters. And, there are tracking markers to make the job easier for kids.

Features

● Design and color characters pose and capture.

● It includes a stand and mannequin.

● It contains a 30-page booklet with the required information.

● It is compatible with Android and iOS.

● Crayola contains 1twistable color pencils with the device’s stand.

Pros

● Ideal for beginners

● Detailed info book

● Great accessories

Cons

● Slow processing UI

● Inefficient tracking markers

● The app may run certain compatibility issues

15- Claytoon Clay Project Studio

Young kids can easily use this Clay Studio and create impressive figures for their stop motion animation. It has bright colored clays, which are non-hardening and thus suitable for animation projects. And, there’s a good choice in colors with valuable instructions, index cards, and accessories.

Features

● Non-hardening clay material

● Brilliant color range to create amazing characters

● Intermixable clays

● Simple to follow instruction cards

● 5 modeling tools and clay knife

Pros

● Hard clay

● Perfect colors

● Professional for adult usage

Cons

● Maybe be crumbled clays

● Oily material

● It may not contain all the desired colors

Part 2 How to pick the best animation kits for kids?

Below are the factors you need to Consider before buying Stop Motion Animation kits. So, let’s dive into each element in detail.

01Recommended Age

Producing something creative with a Stop Motion Animation kit will be a lengthy process that will involve patience and some informational content to use the Kits properly. So while selecting the best Animation Kit, keep in mind the Recommended Age that the company has specified. If the product is for the young generation, the younger ones might have difficulty using the product.

02Different forms of Kits

You may check a few of them with different Features for the best stop animation kits. However, the significant difference between them is whether they come as complete kits or not. If you buy a complete kit, you will have a camera and other elements with the product.

The only thing you will require other than the entire animation kit would be a computer for software purposes. Moreover, you can also select Kits that do not come with a camera individually.

For this, you must use a smartphone to record the video. Conclusively, the kits present on the market are zoetrope-type kits. However, they are not available with electronics. So you won’t be able to create full films with this one.

03Extra Features

As extra Features, you get Props and full-on sets included with some of the kits. These allow you to create the scenes that you are looking for. You can also transform the orientation of some of the props, which gives you extra functionality.

04Apps

When you’re in the hustle to create a Stop Motion Animation, you need a few things. One of them is the smartphone or a camera. At the same time, the other one will be the App on your phone that will help you merge everything the way you wish it to be.

Some of the companies out there will create their apps, and it will assist you with different integration procedures, but if the kit you select is not available with a dedicated app. There are a lot of good apps on the market right now that you can go for. These 3rd party apps are unique and will get your job done too.

05 Software

You will either need an App or Proper Software for the putting-together part. This Software will need hardware such as either a laptop or a PC. Before deciding on an animation kit, make sure you know the system requirements if the kit is only supported through software.

06Bonus: Create an easy stop motion video via Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

In old times, making stop motion videos was a very hectic task, and sometimes it could take several days to make such videos. With the advancement of technology and editing software like Filmora, it has become effortless. All you need is a camera and video editing software to create your stop motion animations.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Let’s dig deep into the stop motion animations and learn how to create these videos on your own.

07Steps For Making Stop-Motion Video

If you want to create your stop motion animation, follow this step-by-guide.

● Capture The Shots

Move an object and capture its movement frame by frame. Suppose we are making a stop motion video of bottle spin. Place your camera in a steady place, and bring your object in the frame. Move your object slightly and take a shot. Keep doing this until you have at least 12,23or photos of the object’s movement. We took the bottle spin only as an example. You can create your ideas here.

● Download And Start Filmora X

If you haven’t downloaded the Filmora in your system, download it from their official website. If it is already on your PC, then run the program.

● Choose The Suitable Frame Rate In Project Settings.

Begin a new project by hitting the File and selecting the full-wide resolution.

Once you select the resolution, click on the File and go to project settings.

Now select the frame rate you captured the video, i.e., 236etc. If you didn’t Consider the frame rate when taking shots, you could select 24.

● Import The Media Files

Once you have done with the settings above, import the captured images using the import option from the file menu.

● Adjust the Preferences

Go to File and click select preferences from the menu or press the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+,

A window will appear on your screen. Click on editing and adjust the photo duration anywhere between 0.2 - 0.5 seconds.

● Create and Export.

Once you complete all the settings mentioned above, import all images timeline-track, and click on play, you will notice that your stop motion animation has been created.

Now click on the export button, select the desired video format, export the video, and share it with your friends.

Ok, this is very easy. It’s just time-Consuming if you want to make a big enough project. Here is the result.

Filmora is one of the most straightforward software you can use to create your stop motion animation videos. This magic can be easily created by following the steps mentioned above, even if you have no video editing experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Stop-motion animation kits are a form of art, and with all of the access we have to such technology via our computers, it is a big deal to get started with it. Most of them include Stop Motion animation starter kits as well. That’s why you want to be sure that you look at everything in depth and see what you like. Then, determine which kits will be best for your purposes and see why it makes such a big difference for you and everything you want to accomplish in the long run.

Apps to Animate Still Pictures Which Could Make Your Pictures Become Internet Sensation

Apps to Animate Still Pictures Which Could Make Your Pictures Become Internet Sensation

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Now, it is a question of what to do with all those still photos lying in your phone. You can be pretty certain that you won’t be retiring from clicking images anytime soon. A tip to help make posting images more interesting would be using apps to animate your photos.

You can also find an app that animates your face specifically, which is great for instagram content and has a greater chance of getting reactions or comments. So without further to do let’s get animating.

In this article

01 [Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?](#Part 1)

02 [10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS](#Part 2)

03 [Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos](#Part 3)

Part 1 Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?

It’s pretty obvious that you can! These days you can do whatever you want online so animating still pictures should be a piece of cake if you know-how.

A video is basically an entire collage of moving pictures. So if you can cut out pictures from a video why not turn still pictures into animations.

There are a number of ways you can use to animate still images →

● Videos are multiple pictures that move at a frame rate. Make short copies of a video by cutting out the essential moments and playing them in a loop.

● Add and play video animation elements over a picture. With the right software, this task is as easy as copy-pasting over another image.

● Apply an animated 3D image with a transparent background over another image. Remember, the bigger the element the closer it is. So size is directly translated as distance.

● You can use multiple filters and effects on an image with an animated portrait app. Find out what app you can use further on in this article.

● Turn an image into a GIF. No matter its small size and cartoonish style, GIF animation has a very wide appeal as online content.

Part 2 10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS

01GIPHY

Giphy is the largest internet catalog for GIF files, clips & stickers. No matter if it is a scene from a movie or an animation you have watched somewhere, using this application you can easily find, save & share or simply create something new.

Price: Free

Pros

● Quickly turns still photos into an animation.

● Easily share your work through all social media channels.

Cons

● Search tags are varied; you may need to search using unlikely words to get desired results.

Applicable System: Android

02GIPHY

One of the best ways to turn your photos & videos into GIFs is using ImgPlay. It has a clearer interface making it easy to use. Imgplay comes with paid- premium and non-paid version making it suitable for personal & professional application.

Price: Pro $4.99.

Pros

● It is not packed with unnecessary features.

Cons

● ImgPlay slaps a watermark on all its non-premium versions.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

03Loopsie

The best Part is that Loopsie provides spectacular cinematographic effects to your animated stills. Stabilization algorithm efficiently removes shaking effects & blurs.

Price: Free.

Pros

● User friendly UI

● Easy to share on social media platforms.

Cons

● Paid version is a bit pricey.

Applicable System: Only on iOS.

04StoryZ

Looking for ways to create animated visuals form still images? This is where your quest ends. An advanced editing platform that offers overlays, movement & color filters. Banner Ads & watermarks can be removed by paying a small subscription fee.

Price: Free version available. Premium costs INR 789 a year.

Pros

● Double exposure effect combines video overlay & static imagery.

Cons

● Contains Ad & watermark.

Applicable System: Android.

05Animate Me

Animate Me offers you a package of postcards & greeting snapshots that you can animate according to your need. The paid subscription will get you updated sounds & effects every now & then.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Easy to use & beginners friendly.

Cons

● Editing features & tools are limited.

Applicable System: Windows**.**

06Movepic

Create animated stills, GIFs, live-wallpapers all with Movepic. It allows you to animate simply anything by drawing a path. You can also adjust the speed of animation manually.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Animate in a light motion.

● Easy to use.

Cons

● Free version leaves a watermark on images.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

07Pixaloop

Pixaloop is a fun app packed with significant animation & editing features. 100% free to use software delivers live animated images in a few clicks. User friendly interface edits images using powerful & precise animation tools.

Price- Free.

Pros

● Offers all the necessary features & core tools.

● Provides accuracy & flexibility to the users.

Cons

● The animation process is a bit time consuming.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

08Zoetropic

Zoetropic has a combination of 3D tools and Camera FX to animate your images. User friendly interface allows you to mask the still areas if you wish to keep it still.

Price: $199 (Pro)

Pros

● Easily customize motion areas.

● Apply overlays & audios.

Cons

● App price is higher than similar available apps.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

9Motionleap

It is one of the most top reviewed apps on Playstore related to animating still photos. It has several features like programming directional cues, freeze portions of your photo or even apply filters.

Price: Free version. Pro version; $3.50/month, $18/year and $55 lifetime.

Pros

● Its free version does not apply watermark.

● Intuitive Interface.

Cons

● Best features are locked in Pro version.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

Part 3 Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos

It can be unanimously agreed upon that people have been storing photos for decades as a means of preserving memories. We don’t get much opportunity to meet familiar faces too often so why not just try and animate still images of relatives. Now we already know how we can start animating images on apps but restoring original images maybe a tad more complicated than that. This time a bit of the animation is dependent on the physical state of the picture so be sure it’s in mint condition.

These photos can be restored or manipulated digitally with the help of smart AI. We have listed down some of the apps to animate old photos and reconstruct faces;

01Photos Revive

You can add colour to old worn out photos and make them look more realistic in terms of tonal colorization using artificial intelligence. The app also asks you recollect any details of the photo that you might remember in terms of the image.

Applicable OS: iOS only.

02Remini

After going through several improvements and upgrades, you can use the app Remini to confidently restore low resolution images that are either pixelated, blurred or damaged into High Definition images. This app has already been used by users to process a hundred million photos.

Applicable OS: Android 1.7.2 or higher, & iOS 9.3 or higher.

03Colorize

Another app that uses AI to add colorization to your old images. It is a popular animate your family photo app which has amazing other tools and filters to try out.

Applicable OS: Android and iOS.

04Deep Nostalgia

Using this app which has been innovated by the geology platform MyHeritage uses ai to add gestures to still images to evoke nostalgia in the users.

Applicable OS: Online.

04Google Photoscan

Google scanner is a futuristic app for restoring photos of the past. The app uses a smart scanning technology that provides several scans of the same photo automatically.

Applicable OS: Android or iOS.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Animating photos are a new way of reimagining still images into moving live content. There are many methods and approaches you can choose to animate your images.

● Some of them being video animations, transparent background elements, Filters and effects and of course GIFs.

● There are dozens of apps with built in smart artificial intelligence to help restore old photos or make short animations out of them. Some of them are applicable for desktops while others available both on Android and iOS.

Try It Free Try It Free

Now, it is a question of what to do with all those still photos lying in your phone. You can be pretty certain that you won’t be retiring from clicking images anytime soon. A tip to help make posting images more interesting would be using apps to animate your photos.

You can also find an app that animates your face specifically, which is great for instagram content and has a greater chance of getting reactions or comments. So without further to do let’s get animating.

In this article

01 [Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?](#Part 1)

02 [10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS](#Part 2)

03 [Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos](#Part 3)

Part 1 Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?

It’s pretty obvious that you can! These days you can do whatever you want online so animating still pictures should be a piece of cake if you know-how.

A video is basically an entire collage of moving pictures. So if you can cut out pictures from a video why not turn still pictures into animations.

There are a number of ways you can use to animate still images →

● Videos are multiple pictures that move at a frame rate. Make short copies of a video by cutting out the essential moments and playing them in a loop.

● Add and play video animation elements over a picture. With the right software, this task is as easy as copy-pasting over another image.

● Apply an animated 3D image with a transparent background over another image. Remember, the bigger the element the closer it is. So size is directly translated as distance.

● You can use multiple filters and effects on an image with an animated portrait app. Find out what app you can use further on in this article.

● Turn an image into a GIF. No matter its small size and cartoonish style, GIF animation has a very wide appeal as online content.

Part 2 10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS

01GIPHY

Giphy is the largest internet catalog for GIF files, clips & stickers. No matter if it is a scene from a movie or an animation you have watched somewhere, using this application you can easily find, save & share or simply create something new.

Price: Free

Pros

● Quickly turns still photos into an animation.

● Easily share your work through all social media channels.

Cons

● Search tags are varied; you may need to search using unlikely words to get desired results.

Applicable System: Android

02GIPHY

One of the best ways to turn your photos & videos into GIFs is using ImgPlay. It has a clearer interface making it easy to use. Imgplay comes with paid- premium and non-paid version making it suitable for personal & professional application.

Price: Pro $4.99.

Pros

● It is not packed with unnecessary features.

Cons

● ImgPlay slaps a watermark on all its non-premium versions.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

03Loopsie

The best Part is that Loopsie provides spectacular cinematographic effects to your animated stills. Stabilization algorithm efficiently removes shaking effects & blurs.

Price: Free.

Pros

● User friendly UI

● Easy to share on social media platforms.

Cons

● Paid version is a bit pricey.

Applicable System: Only on iOS.

04StoryZ

Looking for ways to create animated visuals form still images? This is where your quest ends. An advanced editing platform that offers overlays, movement & color filters. Banner Ads & watermarks can be removed by paying a small subscription fee.

Price: Free version available. Premium costs INR 789 a year.

Pros

● Double exposure effect combines video overlay & static imagery.

Cons

● Contains Ad & watermark.

Applicable System: Android.

05Animate Me

Animate Me offers you a package of postcards & greeting snapshots that you can animate according to your need. The paid subscription will get you updated sounds & effects every now & then.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Easy to use & beginners friendly.

Cons

● Editing features & tools are limited.

Applicable System: Windows**.**

06Movepic

Create animated stills, GIFs, live-wallpapers all with Movepic. It allows you to animate simply anything by drawing a path. You can also adjust the speed of animation manually.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Animate in a light motion.

● Easy to use.

Cons

● Free version leaves a watermark on images.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

07Pixaloop

Pixaloop is a fun app packed with significant animation & editing features. 100% free to use software delivers live animated images in a few clicks. User friendly interface edits images using powerful & precise animation tools.

Price- Free.

Pros

● Offers all the necessary features & core tools.

● Provides accuracy & flexibility to the users.

Cons

● The animation process is a bit time consuming.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

08Zoetropic

Zoetropic has a combination of 3D tools and Camera FX to animate your images. User friendly interface allows you to mask the still areas if you wish to keep it still.

Price: $199 (Pro)

Pros

● Easily customize motion areas.

● Apply overlays & audios.

Cons

● App price is higher than similar available apps.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

9Motionleap

It is one of the most top reviewed apps on Playstore related to animating still photos. It has several features like programming directional cues, freeze portions of your photo or even apply filters.

Price: Free version. Pro version; $3.50/month, $18/year and $55 lifetime.

Pros

● Its free version does not apply watermark.

● Intuitive Interface.

Cons

● Best features are locked in Pro version.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

Part 3 Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos

It can be unanimously agreed upon that people have been storing photos for decades as a means of preserving memories. We don’t get much opportunity to meet familiar faces too often so why not just try and animate still images of relatives. Now we already know how we can start animating images on apps but restoring original images maybe a tad more complicated than that. This time a bit of the animation is dependent on the physical state of the picture so be sure it’s in mint condition.

These photos can be restored or manipulated digitally with the help of smart AI. We have listed down some of the apps to animate old photos and reconstruct faces;

01Photos Revive

You can add colour to old worn out photos and make them look more realistic in terms of tonal colorization using artificial intelligence. The app also asks you recollect any details of the photo that you might remember in terms of the image.

Applicable OS: iOS only.

02Remini

After going through several improvements and upgrades, you can use the app Remini to confidently restore low resolution images that are either pixelated, blurred or damaged into High Definition images. This app has already been used by users to process a hundred million photos.

Applicable OS: Android 1.7.2 or higher, & iOS 9.3 or higher.

03Colorize

Another app that uses AI to add colorization to your old images. It is a popular animate your family photo app which has amazing other tools and filters to try out.

Applicable OS: Android and iOS.

04Deep Nostalgia

Using this app which has been innovated by the geology platform MyHeritage uses ai to add gestures to still images to evoke nostalgia in the users.

Applicable OS: Online.

04Google Photoscan

Google scanner is a futuristic app for restoring photos of the past. The app uses a smart scanning technology that provides several scans of the same photo automatically.

Applicable OS: Android or iOS.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Animating photos are a new way of reimagining still images into moving live content. There are many methods and approaches you can choose to animate your images.

● Some of them being video animations, transparent background elements, Filters and effects and of course GIFs.

● There are dozens of apps with built in smart artificial intelligence to help restore old photos or make short animations out of them. Some of them are applicable for desktops while others available both on Android and iOS.

Try It Free Try It Free

Now, it is a question of what to do with all those still photos lying in your phone. You can be pretty certain that you won’t be retiring from clicking images anytime soon. A tip to help make posting images more interesting would be using apps to animate your photos.

You can also find an app that animates your face specifically, which is great for instagram content and has a greater chance of getting reactions or comments. So without further to do let’s get animating.

In this article

01 [Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?](#Part 1)

02 [10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS](#Part 2)

03 [Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos](#Part 3)

Part 1 Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?

It’s pretty obvious that you can! These days you can do whatever you want online so animating still pictures should be a piece of cake if you know-how.

A video is basically an entire collage of moving pictures. So if you can cut out pictures from a video why not turn still pictures into animations.

There are a number of ways you can use to animate still images →

● Videos are multiple pictures that move at a frame rate. Make short copies of a video by cutting out the essential moments and playing them in a loop.

● Add and play video animation elements over a picture. With the right software, this task is as easy as copy-pasting over another image.

● Apply an animated 3D image with a transparent background over another image. Remember, the bigger the element the closer it is. So size is directly translated as distance.

● You can use multiple filters and effects on an image with an animated portrait app. Find out what app you can use further on in this article.

● Turn an image into a GIF. No matter its small size and cartoonish style, GIF animation has a very wide appeal as online content.

Part 2 10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS

01GIPHY

Giphy is the largest internet catalog for GIF files, clips & stickers. No matter if it is a scene from a movie or an animation you have watched somewhere, using this application you can easily find, save & share or simply create something new.

Price: Free

Pros

● Quickly turns still photos into an animation.

● Easily share your work through all social media channels.

Cons

● Search tags are varied; you may need to search using unlikely words to get desired results.

Applicable System: Android

02GIPHY

One of the best ways to turn your photos & videos into GIFs is using ImgPlay. It has a clearer interface making it easy to use. Imgplay comes with paid- premium and non-paid version making it suitable for personal & professional application.

Price: Pro $4.99.

Pros

● It is not packed with unnecessary features.

Cons

● ImgPlay slaps a watermark on all its non-premium versions.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

03Loopsie

The best Part is that Loopsie provides spectacular cinematographic effects to your animated stills. Stabilization algorithm efficiently removes shaking effects & blurs.

Price: Free.

Pros

● User friendly UI

● Easy to share on social media platforms.

Cons

● Paid version is a bit pricey.

Applicable System: Only on iOS.

04StoryZ

Looking for ways to create animated visuals form still images? This is where your quest ends. An advanced editing platform that offers overlays, movement & color filters. Banner Ads & watermarks can be removed by paying a small subscription fee.

Price: Free version available. Premium costs INR 789 a year.

Pros

● Double exposure effect combines video overlay & static imagery.

Cons

● Contains Ad & watermark.

Applicable System: Android.

05Animate Me

Animate Me offers you a package of postcards & greeting snapshots that you can animate according to your need. The paid subscription will get you updated sounds & effects every now & then.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Easy to use & beginners friendly.

Cons

● Editing features & tools are limited.

Applicable System: Windows**.**

06Movepic

Create animated stills, GIFs, live-wallpapers all with Movepic. It allows you to animate simply anything by drawing a path. You can also adjust the speed of animation manually.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Animate in a light motion.

● Easy to use.

Cons

● Free version leaves a watermark on images.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

07Pixaloop

Pixaloop is a fun app packed with significant animation & editing features. 100% free to use software delivers live animated images in a few clicks. User friendly interface edits images using powerful & precise animation tools.

Price- Free.

Pros

● Offers all the necessary features & core tools.

● Provides accuracy & flexibility to the users.

Cons

● The animation process is a bit time consuming.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

08Zoetropic

Zoetropic has a combination of 3D tools and Camera FX to animate your images. User friendly interface allows you to mask the still areas if you wish to keep it still.

Price: $199 (Pro)

Pros

● Easily customize motion areas.

● Apply overlays & audios.

Cons

● App price is higher than similar available apps.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

9Motionleap

It is one of the most top reviewed apps on Playstore related to animating still photos. It has several features like programming directional cues, freeze portions of your photo or even apply filters.

Price: Free version. Pro version; $3.50/month, $18/year and $55 lifetime.

Pros

● Its free version does not apply watermark.

● Intuitive Interface.

Cons

● Best features are locked in Pro version.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

Part 3 Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos

It can be unanimously agreed upon that people have been storing photos for decades as a means of preserving memories. We don’t get much opportunity to meet familiar faces too often so why not just try and animate still images of relatives. Now we already know how we can start animating images on apps but restoring original images maybe a tad more complicated than that. This time a bit of the animation is dependent on the physical state of the picture so be sure it’s in mint condition.

These photos can be restored or manipulated digitally with the help of smart AI. We have listed down some of the apps to animate old photos and reconstruct faces;

01Photos Revive

You can add colour to old worn out photos and make them look more realistic in terms of tonal colorization using artificial intelligence. The app also asks you recollect any details of the photo that you might remember in terms of the image.

Applicable OS: iOS only.

02Remini

After going through several improvements and upgrades, you can use the app Remini to confidently restore low resolution images that are either pixelated, blurred or damaged into High Definition images. This app has already been used by users to process a hundred million photos.

Applicable OS: Android 1.7.2 or higher, & iOS 9.3 or higher.

03Colorize

Another app that uses AI to add colorization to your old images. It is a popular animate your family photo app which has amazing other tools and filters to try out.

Applicable OS: Android and iOS.

04Deep Nostalgia

Using this app which has been innovated by the geology platform MyHeritage uses ai to add gestures to still images to evoke nostalgia in the users.

Applicable OS: Online.

04Google Photoscan

Google scanner is a futuristic app for restoring photos of the past. The app uses a smart scanning technology that provides several scans of the same photo automatically.

Applicable OS: Android or iOS.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Animating photos are a new way of reimagining still images into moving live content. There are many methods and approaches you can choose to animate your images.

● Some of them being video animations, transparent background elements, Filters and effects and of course GIFs.

● There are dozens of apps with built in smart artificial intelligence to help restore old photos or make short animations out of them. Some of them are applicable for desktops while others available both on Android and iOS.

Try It Free Try It Free

Now, it is a question of what to do with all those still photos lying in your phone. You can be pretty certain that you won’t be retiring from clicking images anytime soon. A tip to help make posting images more interesting would be using apps to animate your photos.

You can also find an app that animates your face specifically, which is great for instagram content and has a greater chance of getting reactions or comments. So without further to do let’s get animating.

In this article

01 [Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?](#Part 1)

02 [10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS](#Part 2)

03 [Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos](#Part 3)

Part 1 Review of General Methods: Can You Animate Still Pictures?

It’s pretty obvious that you can! These days you can do whatever you want online so animating still pictures should be a piece of cake if you know-how.

A video is basically an entire collage of moving pictures. So if you can cut out pictures from a video why not turn still pictures into animations.

There are a number of ways you can use to animate still images →

● Videos are multiple pictures that move at a frame rate. Make short copies of a video by cutting out the essential moments and playing them in a loop.

● Add and play video animation elements over a picture. With the right software, this task is as easy as copy-pasting over another image.

● Apply an animated 3D image with a transparent background over another image. Remember, the bigger the element the closer it is. So size is directly translated as distance.

● You can use multiple filters and effects on an image with an animated portrait app. Find out what app you can use further on in this article.

● Turn an image into a GIF. No matter its small size and cartoonish style, GIF animation has a very wide appeal as online content.

Part 2 10 Best apps to animate still photos on Android & iOS

01GIPHY

Giphy is the largest internet catalog for GIF files, clips & stickers. No matter if it is a scene from a movie or an animation you have watched somewhere, using this application you can easily find, save & share or simply create something new.

Price: Free

Pros

● Quickly turns still photos into an animation.

● Easily share your work through all social media channels.

Cons

● Search tags are varied; you may need to search using unlikely words to get desired results.

Applicable System: Android

02GIPHY

One of the best ways to turn your photos & videos into GIFs is using ImgPlay. It has a clearer interface making it easy to use. Imgplay comes with paid- premium and non-paid version making it suitable for personal & professional application.

Price: Pro $4.99.

Pros

● It is not packed with unnecessary features.

Cons

● ImgPlay slaps a watermark on all its non-premium versions.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

03Loopsie

The best Part is that Loopsie provides spectacular cinematographic effects to your animated stills. Stabilization algorithm efficiently removes shaking effects & blurs.

Price: Free.

Pros

● User friendly UI

● Easy to share on social media platforms.

Cons

● Paid version is a bit pricey.

Applicable System: Only on iOS.

04StoryZ

Looking for ways to create animated visuals form still images? This is where your quest ends. An advanced editing platform that offers overlays, movement & color filters. Banner Ads & watermarks can be removed by paying a small subscription fee.

Price: Free version available. Premium costs INR 789 a year.

Pros

● Double exposure effect combines video overlay & static imagery.

Cons

● Contains Ad & watermark.

Applicable System: Android.

05Animate Me

Animate Me offers you a package of postcards & greeting snapshots that you can animate according to your need. The paid subscription will get you updated sounds & effects every now & then.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Easy to use & beginners friendly.

Cons

● Editing features & tools are limited.

Applicable System: Windows**.**

06Movepic

Create animated stills, GIFs, live-wallpapers all with Movepic. It allows you to animate simply anything by drawing a path. You can also adjust the speed of animation manually.

Price: Free.

Pros

● Animate in a light motion.

● Easy to use.

Cons

● Free version leaves a watermark on images.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

07Pixaloop

Pixaloop is a fun app packed with significant animation & editing features. 100% free to use software delivers live animated images in a few clicks. User friendly interface edits images using powerful & precise animation tools.

Price- Free.

Pros

● Offers all the necessary features & core tools.

● Provides accuracy & flexibility to the users.

Cons

● The animation process is a bit time consuming.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

08Zoetropic

Zoetropic has a combination of 3D tools and Camera FX to animate your images. User friendly interface allows you to mask the still areas if you wish to keep it still.

Price: $199 (Pro)

Pros

● Easily customize motion areas.

● Apply overlays & audios.

Cons

● App price is higher than similar available apps.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

9Motionleap

It is one of the most top reviewed apps on Playstore related to animating still photos. It has several features like programming directional cues, freeze portions of your photo or even apply filters.

Price: Free version. Pro version; $3.50/month, $18/year and $55 lifetime.

Pros

● Its free version does not apply watermark.

● Intuitive Interface.

Cons

● Best features are locked in Pro version.

Applicable System: Android & iOS.

Part 3 Additional Extension: 5 Apps to Animate Old Photos

It can be unanimously agreed upon that people have been storing photos for decades as a means of preserving memories. We don’t get much opportunity to meet familiar faces too often so why not just try and animate still images of relatives. Now we already know how we can start animating images on apps but restoring original images maybe a tad more complicated than that. This time a bit of the animation is dependent on the physical state of the picture so be sure it’s in mint condition.

These photos can be restored or manipulated digitally with the help of smart AI. We have listed down some of the apps to animate old photos and reconstruct faces;

01Photos Revive

You can add colour to old worn out photos and make them look more realistic in terms of tonal colorization using artificial intelligence. The app also asks you recollect any details of the photo that you might remember in terms of the image.

Applicable OS: iOS only.

02Remini

After going through several improvements and upgrades, you can use the app Remini to confidently restore low resolution images that are either pixelated, blurred or damaged into High Definition images. This app has already been used by users to process a hundred million photos.

Applicable OS: Android 1.7.2 or higher, & iOS 9.3 or higher.

03Colorize

Another app that uses AI to add colorization to your old images. It is a popular animate your family photo app which has amazing other tools and filters to try out.

Applicable OS: Android and iOS.

04Deep Nostalgia

Using this app which has been innovated by the geology platform MyHeritage uses ai to add gestures to still images to evoke nostalgia in the users.

Applicable OS: Online.

04Google Photoscan

Google scanner is a futuristic app for restoring photos of the past. The app uses a smart scanning technology that provides several scans of the same photo automatically.

Applicable OS: Android or iOS.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Animating photos are a new way of reimagining still images into moving live content. There are many methods and approaches you can choose to animate your images.

● Some of them being video animations, transparent background elements, Filters and effects and of course GIFs.

● There are dozens of apps with built in smart artificial intelligence to help restore old photos or make short animations out of them. Some of them are applicable for desktops while others available both on Android and iOS.

What’s Rigging Animation

What’s Rigging Animation and Why It Matters

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Today there is a lot pre-made skeletons you can use and reuse as many times as you want, making only a few minor adjustments to the base design. If your creativity is sparking like firecrackers, then a rig can make it look more defined and/or realistic.

Not convinced? Let’s talk more about Rigging Animation.

In this article

01 [What is Rigging Animation](#Part 1)

02 [The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]](#Part 2)

Part 1 What is Rigging Animation

01Why Your Animators Need to Know How to Rig

Walk into any professional animation studio toady, you would notice unfamiliar skeleton figures in at least one of the screens.

This is called skeleton animation and is a major technique used in creating animated models that give us that 36vibe of the character in movies. It helps animators in controlling its movement just like a puppet. Hidden call back to the Matrix.

What you see in most movies or games, are characters and models who supported by a network of digital mechanical skeletons all rigged to move in a certain way.

02How Does Rigging Work?

The process of rigging is usually the second step in a long line of other methods applied after creating a model.

There is a series of interdependent bones that need to be constructed which is representation of the skeletal structure which is the basic goal in rigging animation.

With the right digital animation software you can reposition, repurpose and scale these bones in more ways than one.

The next step would involve recording the different movements of these bones on a timeline. This part of the process is called keyframing in animation.

These simple steps are actually more intricate than they actually are. Each movement acts as trigger to another set of movements like how the shoulder bone is connected to the forearm of our body.

This movement of the model becomes even more realistic once its weight scale has been determined. Painting weight can be considered to be the most unnerving challenge in the entire process.

Which is where Inverse Kinematics can help in making things 5easier by just reversing forward kinematic movements.

All of these aspects of rigging makes it possible to help animation mimic real life movements.

03How is Rigging Used?

Rigging is a technique which has only started gaining more prominence in recent times due to how crucial it is to the gaming and animation movie industry.

Not only is it used on characters but all mechanical objects in animations can also be rigged. With the help of a computerized program physicality is added to the bone structure and is recorded through a series of frames. These recording are then played back.

There are other applications to the and modelling process which goes beyond the entertainment industry such as giving virtual medical demonstrations or modeling a product.

This entire process can get much more repetitive and complex when it comes to rigging something as dynamic as the human face.

04Intro to Rigging Software

You might already be aware by now that there are some major animation software on the market that can provide you with just about every tool you need to make jaw dropping rigger animations.

Software like Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya and Houdini employs fantastic Skeletal Animation and digital motion capturing techniques. They open the doors to more realistic animations that can be used to create far more interactive and personalized digital worlds.

Maya and 3Ds Max is used to do real time animation rigging and is considered by most to be the industry standard by most animators.

Blender on the other hand is a free to use software. Though not quite as strong as Maya, it is an open source software which is equipped with everything you need to rig and animate models.

You can import completed animated files onto game engines and all types of other applications. The most common format for importing animated files is .fbx.

Part 2 The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]

01How’s Maya Rigs?

To tell the truth, every year you have spent on learning animation would come into great use in making your imagination come to life. Maya is probably the one software which gives you credit for just knowing it.

Maya has several levels of features you need to practice before you can call yourself a Maya master.

The best way to get your hands practiced on animating on Maya is by becoming well versed with all the stats and proportions while working with rigs. You would surely need to get your hands on high quality rig packages that makes the learning experience even more worth it.

With time, you would get better at understanding of the specifics of building a structure you would be showing in the final result. However getting stuck with the wrong type of rig can end up making your animating experience counterintuitive.

Here is a list of Maya Rigs you can start on right away;

02Best Free Maya Rigs of 2022

● Basic Rigs

Understanding the Basic Functionality of inanimate objects is a clear place to start in animation rigging. It helps you get a strong grasp over animation principals like bouncing a ball, before moving on to more challenging rigging packages.

● Ultimate Rigs

As you keep trying out different basic rigging functionalities, you eventually would need an ultimate rigging pack which is a complete set of all basic rigs. It is a great option to download and have this as a backup.

● Flour Sack

The Flour Sack free Rig is old school trainer pack. It simplifies your understanding character emotions by applying posing and adding weight to an object with a whimsical undefined structure.

● Wall E

If you are easily familiar with this character then you should remember how beautifully Wall-E was able express himself. It certainly is a step up on your journey to improving motion capture techniques. Try making your own Dreamworks style animation with Filmora from Wondershare where you can pair your animations with a few amazing film editing tools.

● JuiceBox

Another favored animation teaching prop is the Juice Box. It follows similar principals like the Flour Sack but the straw adds a different dimension to it. This is where an animator can try out more ways to get creative without a simple straw getting in their way.

● The Walking Egg

An egg shaped mechanical quadruped robot who has the ability to contract its legs into its body. Its legs are probably its best feature since it is lockable at then joints. A fun part of this robot is that its screen eyes can turn into guns.

● Cartoon Chameleon

This chameleon has all basic body and facial functions needed by a quadruped. It is a funny whimsical character similar to ‘Pasacal’ from the movie “Tangled” which you can play with. Its tongue is a special feature although you may need to work on its control.

● Judy Hopps

Time to master the art of animating emotions and Judy with her amazing big round eyes can easily be adjusted with the help of floating controllers. The dynamic features of this rig has micro facial controls which you practice with.

● Roboter 2.0.1

Interested in Robots? Try playing with this humanoid figure but be warned that it might not feel as easy to replicate natural human body motion. It might take some practice but you can try taking on the initial steps by practicing on a robot rig. At least you can excuse any minor imperfections.

● Bony and Beefy

The next challenge would be to master this incredibly advanced rig. There are various different body specifications which you will need to be familiar with. This rig gives you a fair advantage by already toggling all visibility controls.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Rigging is a fantastic way to learn the foundations of animations and how it all ties into the final result. It involves creating skeletal animations of bones that share parental relationship with each other; one bone moves an entire set. You can record these movements and then play them over timeline.

● You can practice rigging with both simple and advanced animations. Complex rigging structures like facial features may require separate project of its own. There are various rigging software like Blender and Maya which provides you with everything you need to carry out a successful rigging process.

● Get started with rigging animation by practicing on free Maya Rigs. Find out which rig suits you best according to your skills level.

Try It Free Try It Free

Today there is a lot pre-made skeletons you can use and reuse as many times as you want, making only a few minor adjustments to the base design. If your creativity is sparking like firecrackers, then a rig can make it look more defined and/or realistic.

Not convinced? Let’s talk more about Rigging Animation.

In this article

01 [What is Rigging Animation](#Part 1)

02 [The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]](#Part 2)

Part 1 What is Rigging Animation

01Why Your Animators Need to Know How to Rig

Walk into any professional animation studio toady, you would notice unfamiliar skeleton figures in at least one of the screens.

This is called skeleton animation and is a major technique used in creating animated models that give us that 36vibe of the character in movies. It helps animators in controlling its movement just like a puppet. Hidden call back to the Matrix.

What you see in most movies or games, are characters and models who supported by a network of digital mechanical skeletons all rigged to move in a certain way.

02How Does Rigging Work?

The process of rigging is usually the second step in a long line of other methods applied after creating a model.

There is a series of interdependent bones that need to be constructed which is representation of the skeletal structure which is the basic goal in rigging animation.

With the right digital animation software you can reposition, repurpose and scale these bones in more ways than one.

The next step would involve recording the different movements of these bones on a timeline. This part of the process is called keyframing in animation.

These simple steps are actually more intricate than they actually are. Each movement acts as trigger to another set of movements like how the shoulder bone is connected to the forearm of our body.

This movement of the model becomes even more realistic once its weight scale has been determined. Painting weight can be considered to be the most unnerving challenge in the entire process.

Which is where Inverse Kinematics can help in making things 5easier by just reversing forward kinematic movements.

All of these aspects of rigging makes it possible to help animation mimic real life movements.

03How is Rigging Used?

Rigging is a technique which has only started gaining more prominence in recent times due to how crucial it is to the gaming and animation movie industry.

Not only is it used on characters but all mechanical objects in animations can also be rigged. With the help of a computerized program physicality is added to the bone structure and is recorded through a series of frames. These recording are then played back.

There are other applications to the and modelling process which goes beyond the entertainment industry such as giving virtual medical demonstrations or modeling a product.

This entire process can get much more repetitive and complex when it comes to rigging something as dynamic as the human face.

04Intro to Rigging Software

You might already be aware by now that there are some major animation software on the market that can provide you with just about every tool you need to make jaw dropping rigger animations.

Software like Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya and Houdini employs fantastic Skeletal Animation and digital motion capturing techniques. They open the doors to more realistic animations that can be used to create far more interactive and personalized digital worlds.

Maya and 3Ds Max is used to do real time animation rigging and is considered by most to be the industry standard by most animators.

Blender on the other hand is a free to use software. Though not quite as strong as Maya, it is an open source software which is equipped with everything you need to rig and animate models.

You can import completed animated files onto game engines and all types of other applications. The most common format for importing animated files is .fbx.

Part 2 The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]

01How’s Maya Rigs?

To tell the truth, every year you have spent on learning animation would come into great use in making your imagination come to life. Maya is probably the one software which gives you credit for just knowing it.

Maya has several levels of features you need to practice before you can call yourself a Maya master.

The best way to get your hands practiced on animating on Maya is by becoming well versed with all the stats and proportions while working with rigs. You would surely need to get your hands on high quality rig packages that makes the learning experience even more worth it.

With time, you would get better at understanding of the specifics of building a structure you would be showing in the final result. However getting stuck with the wrong type of rig can end up making your animating experience counterintuitive.

Here is a list of Maya Rigs you can start on right away;

02Best Free Maya Rigs of 2022

● Basic Rigs

Understanding the Basic Functionality of inanimate objects is a clear place to start in animation rigging. It helps you get a strong grasp over animation principals like bouncing a ball, before moving on to more challenging rigging packages.

● Ultimate Rigs

As you keep trying out different basic rigging functionalities, you eventually would need an ultimate rigging pack which is a complete set of all basic rigs. It is a great option to download and have this as a backup.

● Flour Sack

The Flour Sack free Rig is old school trainer pack. It simplifies your understanding character emotions by applying posing and adding weight to an object with a whimsical undefined structure.

● Wall E

If you are easily familiar with this character then you should remember how beautifully Wall-E was able express himself. It certainly is a step up on your journey to improving motion capture techniques. Try making your own Dreamworks style animation with Filmora from Wondershare where you can pair your animations with a few amazing film editing tools.

● JuiceBox

Another favored animation teaching prop is the Juice Box. It follows similar principals like the Flour Sack but the straw adds a different dimension to it. This is where an animator can try out more ways to get creative without a simple straw getting in their way.

● The Walking Egg

An egg shaped mechanical quadruped robot who has the ability to contract its legs into its body. Its legs are probably its best feature since it is lockable at then joints. A fun part of this robot is that its screen eyes can turn into guns.

● Cartoon Chameleon

This chameleon has all basic body and facial functions needed by a quadruped. It is a funny whimsical character similar to ‘Pasacal’ from the movie “Tangled” which you can play with. Its tongue is a special feature although you may need to work on its control.

● Judy Hopps

Time to master the art of animating emotions and Judy with her amazing big round eyes can easily be adjusted with the help of floating controllers. The dynamic features of this rig has micro facial controls which you practice with.

● Roboter 2.0.1

Interested in Robots? Try playing with this humanoid figure but be warned that it might not feel as easy to replicate natural human body motion. It might take some practice but you can try taking on the initial steps by practicing on a robot rig. At least you can excuse any minor imperfections.

● Bony and Beefy

The next challenge would be to master this incredibly advanced rig. There are various different body specifications which you will need to be familiar with. This rig gives you a fair advantage by already toggling all visibility controls.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Rigging is a fantastic way to learn the foundations of animations and how it all ties into the final result. It involves creating skeletal animations of bones that share parental relationship with each other; one bone moves an entire set. You can record these movements and then play them over timeline.

● You can practice rigging with both simple and advanced animations. Complex rigging structures like facial features may require separate project of its own. There are various rigging software like Blender and Maya which provides you with everything you need to carry out a successful rigging process.

● Get started with rigging animation by practicing on free Maya Rigs. Find out which rig suits you best according to your skills level.

Try It Free Try It Free

Today there is a lot pre-made skeletons you can use and reuse as many times as you want, making only a few minor adjustments to the base design. If your creativity is sparking like firecrackers, then a rig can make it look more defined and/or realistic.

Not convinced? Let’s talk more about Rigging Animation.

In this article

01 [What is Rigging Animation](#Part 1)

02 [The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]](#Part 2)

Part 1 What is Rigging Animation

01Why Your Animators Need to Know How to Rig

Walk into any professional animation studio toady, you would notice unfamiliar skeleton figures in at least one of the screens.

This is called skeleton animation and is a major technique used in creating animated models that give us that 36vibe of the character in movies. It helps animators in controlling its movement just like a puppet. Hidden call back to the Matrix.

What you see in most movies or games, are characters and models who supported by a network of digital mechanical skeletons all rigged to move in a certain way.

02How Does Rigging Work?

The process of rigging is usually the second step in a long line of other methods applied after creating a model.

There is a series of interdependent bones that need to be constructed which is representation of the skeletal structure which is the basic goal in rigging animation.

With the right digital animation software you can reposition, repurpose and scale these bones in more ways than one.

The next step would involve recording the different movements of these bones on a timeline. This part of the process is called keyframing in animation.

These simple steps are actually more intricate than they actually are. Each movement acts as trigger to another set of movements like how the shoulder bone is connected to the forearm of our body.

This movement of the model becomes even more realistic once its weight scale has been determined. Painting weight can be considered to be the most unnerving challenge in the entire process.

Which is where Inverse Kinematics can help in making things 5easier by just reversing forward kinematic movements.

All of these aspects of rigging makes it possible to help animation mimic real life movements.

03How is Rigging Used?

Rigging is a technique which has only started gaining more prominence in recent times due to how crucial it is to the gaming and animation movie industry.

Not only is it used on characters but all mechanical objects in animations can also be rigged. With the help of a computerized program physicality is added to the bone structure and is recorded through a series of frames. These recording are then played back.

There are other applications to the and modelling process which goes beyond the entertainment industry such as giving virtual medical demonstrations or modeling a product.

This entire process can get much more repetitive and complex when it comes to rigging something as dynamic as the human face.

04Intro to Rigging Software

You might already be aware by now that there are some major animation software on the market that can provide you with just about every tool you need to make jaw dropping rigger animations.

Software like Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya and Houdini employs fantastic Skeletal Animation and digital motion capturing techniques. They open the doors to more realistic animations that can be used to create far more interactive and personalized digital worlds.

Maya and 3Ds Max is used to do real time animation rigging and is considered by most to be the industry standard by most animators.

Blender on the other hand is a free to use software. Though not quite as strong as Maya, it is an open source software which is equipped with everything you need to rig and animate models.

You can import completed animated files onto game engines and all types of other applications. The most common format for importing animated files is .fbx.

Part 2 The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]

01How’s Maya Rigs?

To tell the truth, every year you have spent on learning animation would come into great use in making your imagination come to life. Maya is probably the one software which gives you credit for just knowing it.

Maya has several levels of features you need to practice before you can call yourself a Maya master.

The best way to get your hands practiced on animating on Maya is by becoming well versed with all the stats and proportions while working with rigs. You would surely need to get your hands on high quality rig packages that makes the learning experience even more worth it.

With time, you would get better at understanding of the specifics of building a structure you would be showing in the final result. However getting stuck with the wrong type of rig can end up making your animating experience counterintuitive.

Here is a list of Maya Rigs you can start on right away;

02Best Free Maya Rigs of 2022

● Basic Rigs

Understanding the Basic Functionality of inanimate objects is a clear place to start in animation rigging. It helps you get a strong grasp over animation principals like bouncing a ball, before moving on to more challenging rigging packages.

● Ultimate Rigs

As you keep trying out different basic rigging functionalities, you eventually would need an ultimate rigging pack which is a complete set of all basic rigs. It is a great option to download and have this as a backup.

● Flour Sack

The Flour Sack free Rig is old school trainer pack. It simplifies your understanding character emotions by applying posing and adding weight to an object with a whimsical undefined structure.

● Wall E

If you are easily familiar with this character then you should remember how beautifully Wall-E was able express himself. It certainly is a step up on your journey to improving motion capture techniques. Try making your own Dreamworks style animation with Filmora from Wondershare where you can pair your animations with a few amazing film editing tools.

● JuiceBox

Another favored animation teaching prop is the Juice Box. It follows similar principals like the Flour Sack but the straw adds a different dimension to it. This is where an animator can try out more ways to get creative without a simple straw getting in their way.

● The Walking Egg

An egg shaped mechanical quadruped robot who has the ability to contract its legs into its body. Its legs are probably its best feature since it is lockable at then joints. A fun part of this robot is that its screen eyes can turn into guns.

● Cartoon Chameleon

This chameleon has all basic body and facial functions needed by a quadruped. It is a funny whimsical character similar to ‘Pasacal’ from the movie “Tangled” which you can play with. Its tongue is a special feature although you may need to work on its control.

● Judy Hopps

Time to master the art of animating emotions and Judy with her amazing big round eyes can easily be adjusted with the help of floating controllers. The dynamic features of this rig has micro facial controls which you practice with.

● Roboter 2.0.1

Interested in Robots? Try playing with this humanoid figure but be warned that it might not feel as easy to replicate natural human body motion. It might take some practice but you can try taking on the initial steps by practicing on a robot rig. At least you can excuse any minor imperfections.

● Bony and Beefy

The next challenge would be to master this incredibly advanced rig. There are various different body specifications which you will need to be familiar with. This rig gives you a fair advantage by already toggling all visibility controls.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Rigging is a fantastic way to learn the foundations of animations and how it all ties into the final result. It involves creating skeletal animations of bones that share parental relationship with each other; one bone moves an entire set. You can record these movements and then play them over timeline.

● You can practice rigging with both simple and advanced animations. Complex rigging structures like facial features may require separate project of its own. There are various rigging software like Blender and Maya which provides you with everything you need to carry out a successful rigging process.

● Get started with rigging animation by practicing on free Maya Rigs. Find out which rig suits you best according to your skills level.

Try It Free Try It Free

Today there is a lot pre-made skeletons you can use and reuse as many times as you want, making only a few minor adjustments to the base design. If your creativity is sparking like firecrackers, then a rig can make it look more defined and/or realistic.

Not convinced? Let’s talk more about Rigging Animation.

In this article

01 [What is Rigging Animation](#Part 1)

02 [The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]](#Part 2)

Part 1 What is Rigging Animation

01Why Your Animators Need to Know How to Rig

Walk into any professional animation studio toady, you would notice unfamiliar skeleton figures in at least one of the screens.

This is called skeleton animation and is a major technique used in creating animated models that give us that 36vibe of the character in movies. It helps animators in controlling its movement just like a puppet. Hidden call back to the Matrix.

What you see in most movies or games, are characters and models who supported by a network of digital mechanical skeletons all rigged to move in a certain way.

02How Does Rigging Work?

The process of rigging is usually the second step in a long line of other methods applied after creating a model.

There is a series of interdependent bones that need to be constructed which is representation of the skeletal structure which is the basic goal in rigging animation.

With the right digital animation software you can reposition, repurpose and scale these bones in more ways than one.

The next step would involve recording the different movements of these bones on a timeline. This part of the process is called keyframing in animation.

These simple steps are actually more intricate than they actually are. Each movement acts as trigger to another set of movements like how the shoulder bone is connected to the forearm of our body.

This movement of the model becomes even more realistic once its weight scale has been determined. Painting weight can be considered to be the most unnerving challenge in the entire process.

Which is where Inverse Kinematics can help in making things 5easier by just reversing forward kinematic movements.

All of these aspects of rigging makes it possible to help animation mimic real life movements.

03How is Rigging Used?

Rigging is a technique which has only started gaining more prominence in recent times due to how crucial it is to the gaming and animation movie industry.

Not only is it used on characters but all mechanical objects in animations can also be rigged. With the help of a computerized program physicality is added to the bone structure and is recorded through a series of frames. These recording are then played back.

There are other applications to the and modelling process which goes beyond the entertainment industry such as giving virtual medical demonstrations or modeling a product.

This entire process can get much more repetitive and complex when it comes to rigging something as dynamic as the human face.

04Intro to Rigging Software

You might already be aware by now that there are some major animation software on the market that can provide you with just about every tool you need to make jaw dropping rigger animations.

Software like Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya and Houdini employs fantastic Skeletal Animation and digital motion capturing techniques. They open the doors to more realistic animations that can be used to create far more interactive and personalized digital worlds.

Maya and 3Ds Max is used to do real time animation rigging and is considered by most to be the industry standard by most animators.

Blender on the other hand is a free to use software. Though not quite as strong as Maya, it is an open source software which is equipped with everything you need to rig and animate models.

You can import completed animated files onto game engines and all types of other applications. The most common format for importing animated files is .fbx.

Part 2 The Ultimate Collection for Free Maya Rigs [2022]

01How’s Maya Rigs?

To tell the truth, every year you have spent on learning animation would come into great use in making your imagination come to life. Maya is probably the one software which gives you credit for just knowing it.

Maya has several levels of features you need to practice before you can call yourself a Maya master.

The best way to get your hands practiced on animating on Maya is by becoming well versed with all the stats and proportions while working with rigs. You would surely need to get your hands on high quality rig packages that makes the learning experience even more worth it.

With time, you would get better at understanding of the specifics of building a structure you would be showing in the final result. However getting stuck with the wrong type of rig can end up making your animating experience counterintuitive.

Here is a list of Maya Rigs you can start on right away;

02Best Free Maya Rigs of 2022

● Basic Rigs

Understanding the Basic Functionality of inanimate objects is a clear place to start in animation rigging. It helps you get a strong grasp over animation principals like bouncing a ball, before moving on to more challenging rigging packages.

● Ultimate Rigs

As you keep trying out different basic rigging functionalities, you eventually would need an ultimate rigging pack which is a complete set of all basic rigs. It is a great option to download and have this as a backup.

● Flour Sack

The Flour Sack free Rig is old school trainer pack. It simplifies your understanding character emotions by applying posing and adding weight to an object with a whimsical undefined structure.

● Wall E

If you are easily familiar with this character then you should remember how beautifully Wall-E was able express himself. It certainly is a step up on your journey to improving motion capture techniques. Try making your own Dreamworks style animation with Filmora from Wondershare where you can pair your animations with a few amazing film editing tools.

● JuiceBox

Another favored animation teaching prop is the Juice Box. It follows similar principals like the Flour Sack but the straw adds a different dimension to it. This is where an animator can try out more ways to get creative without a simple straw getting in their way.

● The Walking Egg

An egg shaped mechanical quadruped robot who has the ability to contract its legs into its body. Its legs are probably its best feature since it is lockable at then joints. A fun part of this robot is that its screen eyes can turn into guns.

● Cartoon Chameleon

This chameleon has all basic body and facial functions needed by a quadruped. It is a funny whimsical character similar to ‘Pasacal’ from the movie “Tangled” which you can play with. Its tongue is a special feature although you may need to work on its control.

● Judy Hopps

Time to master the art of animating emotions and Judy with her amazing big round eyes can easily be adjusted with the help of floating controllers. The dynamic features of this rig has micro facial controls which you practice with.

● Roboter 2.0.1

Interested in Robots? Try playing with this humanoid figure but be warned that it might not feel as easy to replicate natural human body motion. It might take some practice but you can try taking on the initial steps by practicing on a robot rig. At least you can excuse any minor imperfections.

● Bony and Beefy

The next challenge would be to master this incredibly advanced rig. There are various different body specifications which you will need to be familiar with. This rig gives you a fair advantage by already toggling all visibility controls.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Rigging is a fantastic way to learn the foundations of animations and how it all ties into the final result. It involves creating skeletal animations of bones that share parental relationship with each other; one bone moves an entire set. You can record these movements and then play them over timeline.

● You can practice rigging with both simple and advanced animations. Complex rigging structures like facial features may require separate project of its own. There are various rigging software like Blender and Maya which provides you with everything you need to carry out a successful rigging process.

● Get started with rigging animation by practicing on free Maya Rigs. Find out which rig suits you best according to your skills level.

Best 15 Greatest Claymation Movies of All Time

Top 15 Greatest Claymation Movies of All Time

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Presently, thanks to technology, we have a lot of things available that make us feel happy all the time, and similarly, the Claymation movies. These movies are among the best with their use of flexible, plasticine figures in the creation of stop-motion animation. These are created in such a manner that the characters appear to belong only to real life, and the animations give us a good feel too.

Well, if you are a fan of claymation, you must watch the best claymation movies we are discussing below. Yes, you got it right. Here we are sharing a list of the best claymation movies that you can watch.

Well, as the best claymation movies that you can watch are discussed below, Here we are also sharing the rating and reviews that the movie received so that you can make up your mind to have it on your screens. Let’s get started.

01Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a classic film that is appropriate for children over the age of four. They will get the message that it is important to maintain things accordingly. The content appears to be cheesy to adults, but for kids, it is one of the best claymation movies to watch. Also, for middle-aged children, this movie appears to be a very interesting one.

02The Clash of the Titans (1981)

The Clash of the Titans movie is a movie that comes up with a spectacular story to tell. You will see that the movie is full of some cheesy moments and is also entertaining. Basically, this movie focuses on the son of a Greek who grew up on a deserted island, and he is destined to marry Princess Andromeda. This movie revolves around both of them. After that, the Princess will rule out the city of Joppa. But somehow, she gets entrapped by a monster and others move ahead to rescue her.

03A Grand Day Out (1989)

A grand day out is a movie, especially one focusing on children. In this movie, there is a coin-activated robot that lives on the moon. Wallace and Gromit reach for the moon to activate him with the help of 1coins. The plot is very interesting and keeps the audience interested. It is also right to conclude that there is a good use of science in creating this Claymation movie.

04The Wrong Trousers (1993)

The Wrong Trousers is a comedy fantasy animation and crime fiction movie that users love to watch. The content appears to be so pleasing to the kids and to adults as well. This story starts when Wallace rents out the spare bedroom to a penguin. After that, he takes an interest in the techno pants that were created by the landlord, Wallace. Also, this story revolves around the things that we can encounter in real life too.

05The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie following the misadventures of Jack Skellington. He gets bored of the regular routine and wants something interesting to happen. By keeping the same into consideration, he tries to kidnap Santa Claus and wants to take up the role. Somehow he planned things in such a manner that destiny starts to favour him, but in the end, skeleton men go serious, and somehow his plan comes to an end. Some twists and turns are making the plot more interesting to watch.

06A Close Shave (1995)

A Close Shave is a movie that revolves around a situation that needs to be avoided. In this case, there is a need to escape the situation and focus on more important things. You will see the combination of love, jealousy, and sympathy in this movie, which makes it one of the best claymation movies of all time.

07Chicken Run (2000)

Chicken Run is an award-winning animation movie that tells a story about chickens. Their life is confined to laying eggs, but things change when an American rooster arrives. All the hens think of getting freedom after his arrival. There is a different story which has been shown in this claymation movie, and the users feel they have interacted with it. You will also notice a turbulent romance between two farmyard chickens, Rocky and Ginger. They are planning to leave for freedom.

08Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an animated movie which is entirely a comedy film produced by DreamWorks. This movie is among the longest-running stop-motion movies of that time. Also, the storey is great, with a creative twist. You will see the monster being a rabbit, eating all the vegetables, while the wolf is eating people. Also, there is a strong correlation that has been shown between both of them, which is very funny to note.

09Coraline (2009)

The Coraline movie revolves around the plot of a girl named Coraline exploring her new home. Here she discovers a secret door with an opening to the alternate world. She will also notice that there is something to discover and be overjoyed after taking a look at it. The other world is parallel to the present world and also has things that are not in contrast with her family as well. This movie is among those claymation movies where the use of animation has been done at its best and also lets people feel hooked on it.

10Consuming Spirits (2012)

Consuming Spirit tells the storey of three people who live in a small rust-belt town. All three have interconnected lives, and somewhere each of them is affected by the things happening. Moreover, the things that happen in their surroundings not only affect one of them but all three experience sudden changes. The storey is also interesting to you because a comedy is also a part of this movie along with some other content.

11A Town Called Panic (2009)

A Town Called Panic is an animated film where a cowboy plans to construct a barbecue pit for his friend’s birthday. But the problem arises when they receive million bricks. They had placed an order for something else but accidentally received it. This destroys their house, and somewhere, they start to rebuild, but unfortunately, their walls are continually stolen. You will see that he is so dedicated to the task that he never sits silently until the task is completed.

12Early Man (2018)

Early Man is a storey of black cavemen whose name is “Dug”. The entire tribe is facing difficulties because of their simple existence and also because there are other people who are threatening them. They are not ready to go down without a fight, and then somehow it happens. This storey is interesting to see because it is a family film and the kids can enjoy it easily, as can adults too.

13The Pirates. Band of Misfits (2012)

The Pirates. The Band of Misfits is a storey of an enthusiastic pirate captain. He is sailing through the high seas and dreaming of the best for his bitter rivals. The captain is also ready to take all the hurdles to be the best one. During the battle, they have encountered different people, and some of them have joined their teams as well. This is among those movies where he appears in a manner that appears to be so real to us.

14Paranorman (2012)

Paranorman is among those movies where you will see the effect of paranormal things and also the young man trying to speak with the dead. There is a strange behaviour portrayed by them, which gets fans hooked on it. Some people consider it a suspenseful movie because, initially, they are not able to conclude what is happening. But in the end, somewhere, the young man has courage and compassion, which helps him to master his paranormal abilities. Also, it is quite interesting to watch how he is able to develop his skills throughout.

15The Missing Link (2019)

“Missing Link” is a movie based on the life of a person who is tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest. He is 8 feet tall and covered with fur. He is so experienced, but somehow his destiny is not favouring him. However, it is the hypothetical Instinct creature and is considered to be the evolutionary line between modern human beings and anthropoid progenitors. It is right to conclude that this plot revolves around a lot of human existence and early man, helping people to understand things in a bit more detail.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Claymation movies hold a good place in the entertainment content list.

● Claymation movies give us many hours of entertainment.

● Claymation content from the past is far different from the content we have presently.

Try It Free Try It Free

Presently, thanks to technology, we have a lot of things available that make us feel happy all the time, and similarly, the Claymation movies. These movies are among the best with their use of flexible, plasticine figures in the creation of stop-motion animation. These are created in such a manner that the characters appear to belong only to real life, and the animations give us a good feel too.

Well, if you are a fan of claymation, you must watch the best claymation movies we are discussing below. Yes, you got it right. Here we are sharing a list of the best claymation movies that you can watch.

Well, as the best claymation movies that you can watch are discussed below, Here we are also sharing the rating and reviews that the movie received so that you can make up your mind to have it on your screens. Let’s get started.

01Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a classic film that is appropriate for children over the age of four. They will get the message that it is important to maintain things accordingly. The content appears to be cheesy to adults, but for kids, it is one of the best claymation movies to watch. Also, for middle-aged children, this movie appears to be a very interesting one.

02The Clash of the Titans (1981)

The Clash of the Titans movie is a movie that comes up with a spectacular story to tell. You will see that the movie is full of some cheesy moments and is also entertaining. Basically, this movie focuses on the son of a Greek who grew up on a deserted island, and he is destined to marry Princess Andromeda. This movie revolves around both of them. After that, the Princess will rule out the city of Joppa. But somehow, she gets entrapped by a monster and others move ahead to rescue her.

03A Grand Day Out (1989)

A grand day out is a movie, especially one focusing on children. In this movie, there is a coin-activated robot that lives on the moon. Wallace and Gromit reach for the moon to activate him with the help of 1coins. The plot is very interesting and keeps the audience interested. It is also right to conclude that there is a good use of science in creating this Claymation movie.

04The Wrong Trousers (1993)

The Wrong Trousers is a comedy fantasy animation and crime fiction movie that users love to watch. The content appears to be so pleasing to the kids and to adults as well. This story starts when Wallace rents out the spare bedroom to a penguin. After that, he takes an interest in the techno pants that were created by the landlord, Wallace. Also, this story revolves around the things that we can encounter in real life too.

05The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie following the misadventures of Jack Skellington. He gets bored of the regular routine and wants something interesting to happen. By keeping the same into consideration, he tries to kidnap Santa Claus and wants to take up the role. Somehow he planned things in such a manner that destiny starts to favour him, but in the end, skeleton men go serious, and somehow his plan comes to an end. Some twists and turns are making the plot more interesting to watch.

06A Close Shave (1995)

A Close Shave is a movie that revolves around a situation that needs to be avoided. In this case, there is a need to escape the situation and focus on more important things. You will see the combination of love, jealousy, and sympathy in this movie, which makes it one of the best claymation movies of all time.

07Chicken Run (2000)

Chicken Run is an award-winning animation movie that tells a story about chickens. Their life is confined to laying eggs, but things change when an American rooster arrives. All the hens think of getting freedom after his arrival. There is a different story which has been shown in this claymation movie, and the users feel they have interacted with it. You will also notice a turbulent romance between two farmyard chickens, Rocky and Ginger. They are planning to leave for freedom.

08Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an animated movie which is entirely a comedy film produced by DreamWorks. This movie is among the longest-running stop-motion movies of that time. Also, the storey is great, with a creative twist. You will see the monster being a rabbit, eating all the vegetables, while the wolf is eating people. Also, there is a strong correlation that has been shown between both of them, which is very funny to note.

09Coraline (2009)

The Coraline movie revolves around the plot of a girl named Coraline exploring her new home. Here she discovers a secret door with an opening to the alternate world. She will also notice that there is something to discover and be overjoyed after taking a look at it. The other world is parallel to the present world and also has things that are not in contrast with her family as well. This movie is among those claymation movies where the use of animation has been done at its best and also lets people feel hooked on it.

10Consuming Spirits (2012)

Consuming Spirit tells the storey of three people who live in a small rust-belt town. All three have interconnected lives, and somewhere each of them is affected by the things happening. Moreover, the things that happen in their surroundings not only affect one of them but all three experience sudden changes. The storey is also interesting to you because a comedy is also a part of this movie along with some other content.

11A Town Called Panic (2009)

A Town Called Panic is an animated film where a cowboy plans to construct a barbecue pit for his friend’s birthday. But the problem arises when they receive million bricks. They had placed an order for something else but accidentally received it. This destroys their house, and somewhere, they start to rebuild, but unfortunately, their walls are continually stolen. You will see that he is so dedicated to the task that he never sits silently until the task is completed.

12Early Man (2018)

Early Man is a storey of black cavemen whose name is “Dug”. The entire tribe is facing difficulties because of their simple existence and also because there are other people who are threatening them. They are not ready to go down without a fight, and then somehow it happens. This storey is interesting to see because it is a family film and the kids can enjoy it easily, as can adults too.

13The Pirates. Band of Misfits (2012)

The Pirates. The Band of Misfits is a storey of an enthusiastic pirate captain. He is sailing through the high seas and dreaming of the best for his bitter rivals. The captain is also ready to take all the hurdles to be the best one. During the battle, they have encountered different people, and some of them have joined their teams as well. This is among those movies where he appears in a manner that appears to be so real to us.

14Paranorman (2012)

Paranorman is among those movies where you will see the effect of paranormal things and also the young man trying to speak with the dead. There is a strange behaviour portrayed by them, which gets fans hooked on it. Some people consider it a suspenseful movie because, initially, they are not able to conclude what is happening. But in the end, somewhere, the young man has courage and compassion, which helps him to master his paranormal abilities. Also, it is quite interesting to watch how he is able to develop his skills throughout.

15The Missing Link (2019)

“Missing Link” is a movie based on the life of a person who is tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest. He is 8 feet tall and covered with fur. He is so experienced, but somehow his destiny is not favouring him. However, it is the hypothetical Instinct creature and is considered to be the evolutionary line between modern human beings and anthropoid progenitors. It is right to conclude that this plot revolves around a lot of human existence and early man, helping people to understand things in a bit more detail.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Claymation movies hold a good place in the entertainment content list.

● Claymation movies give us many hours of entertainment.

● Claymation content from the past is far different from the content we have presently.

Try It Free Try It Free

Presently, thanks to technology, we have a lot of things available that make us feel happy all the time, and similarly, the Claymation movies. These movies are among the best with their use of flexible, plasticine figures in the creation of stop-motion animation. These are created in such a manner that the characters appear to belong only to real life, and the animations give us a good feel too.

Well, if you are a fan of claymation, you must watch the best claymation movies we are discussing below. Yes, you got it right. Here we are sharing a list of the best claymation movies that you can watch.

Well, as the best claymation movies that you can watch are discussed below, Here we are also sharing the rating and reviews that the movie received so that you can make up your mind to have it on your screens. Let’s get started.

01Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a classic film that is appropriate for children over the age of four. They will get the message that it is important to maintain things accordingly. The content appears to be cheesy to adults, but for kids, it is one of the best claymation movies to watch. Also, for middle-aged children, this movie appears to be a very interesting one.

02The Clash of the Titans (1981)

The Clash of the Titans movie is a movie that comes up with a spectacular story to tell. You will see that the movie is full of some cheesy moments and is also entertaining. Basically, this movie focuses on the son of a Greek who grew up on a deserted island, and he is destined to marry Princess Andromeda. This movie revolves around both of them. After that, the Princess will rule out the city of Joppa. But somehow, she gets entrapped by a monster and others move ahead to rescue her.

03A Grand Day Out (1989)

A grand day out is a movie, especially one focusing on children. In this movie, there is a coin-activated robot that lives on the moon. Wallace and Gromit reach for the moon to activate him with the help of 1coins. The plot is very interesting and keeps the audience interested. It is also right to conclude that there is a good use of science in creating this Claymation movie.

04The Wrong Trousers (1993)

The Wrong Trousers is a comedy fantasy animation and crime fiction movie that users love to watch. The content appears to be so pleasing to the kids and to adults as well. This story starts when Wallace rents out the spare bedroom to a penguin. After that, he takes an interest in the techno pants that were created by the landlord, Wallace. Also, this story revolves around the things that we can encounter in real life too.

05The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie following the misadventures of Jack Skellington. He gets bored of the regular routine and wants something interesting to happen. By keeping the same into consideration, he tries to kidnap Santa Claus and wants to take up the role. Somehow he planned things in such a manner that destiny starts to favour him, but in the end, skeleton men go serious, and somehow his plan comes to an end. Some twists and turns are making the plot more interesting to watch.

06A Close Shave (1995)

A Close Shave is a movie that revolves around a situation that needs to be avoided. In this case, there is a need to escape the situation and focus on more important things. You will see the combination of love, jealousy, and sympathy in this movie, which makes it one of the best claymation movies of all time.

07Chicken Run (2000)

Chicken Run is an award-winning animation movie that tells a story about chickens. Their life is confined to laying eggs, but things change when an American rooster arrives. All the hens think of getting freedom after his arrival. There is a different story which has been shown in this claymation movie, and the users feel they have interacted with it. You will also notice a turbulent romance between two farmyard chickens, Rocky and Ginger. They are planning to leave for freedom.

08Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an animated movie which is entirely a comedy film produced by DreamWorks. This movie is among the longest-running stop-motion movies of that time. Also, the storey is great, with a creative twist. You will see the monster being a rabbit, eating all the vegetables, while the wolf is eating people. Also, there is a strong correlation that has been shown between both of them, which is very funny to note.

09Coraline (2009)

The Coraline movie revolves around the plot of a girl named Coraline exploring her new home. Here she discovers a secret door with an opening to the alternate world. She will also notice that there is something to discover and be overjoyed after taking a look at it. The other world is parallel to the present world and also has things that are not in contrast with her family as well. This movie is among those claymation movies where the use of animation has been done at its best and also lets people feel hooked on it.

10Consuming Spirits (2012)

Consuming Spirit tells the storey of three people who live in a small rust-belt town. All three have interconnected lives, and somewhere each of them is affected by the things happening. Moreover, the things that happen in their surroundings not only affect one of them but all three experience sudden changes. The storey is also interesting to you because a comedy is also a part of this movie along with some other content.

11A Town Called Panic (2009)

A Town Called Panic is an animated film where a cowboy plans to construct a barbecue pit for his friend’s birthday. But the problem arises when they receive million bricks. They had placed an order for something else but accidentally received it. This destroys their house, and somewhere, they start to rebuild, but unfortunately, their walls are continually stolen. You will see that he is so dedicated to the task that he never sits silently until the task is completed.

12Early Man (2018)

Early Man is a storey of black cavemen whose name is “Dug”. The entire tribe is facing difficulties because of their simple existence and also because there are other people who are threatening them. They are not ready to go down without a fight, and then somehow it happens. This storey is interesting to see because it is a family film and the kids can enjoy it easily, as can adults too.

13The Pirates. Band of Misfits (2012)

The Pirates. The Band of Misfits is a storey of an enthusiastic pirate captain. He is sailing through the high seas and dreaming of the best for his bitter rivals. The captain is also ready to take all the hurdles to be the best one. During the battle, they have encountered different people, and some of them have joined their teams as well. This is among those movies where he appears in a manner that appears to be so real to us.

14Paranorman (2012)

Paranorman is among those movies where you will see the effect of paranormal things and also the young man trying to speak with the dead. There is a strange behaviour portrayed by them, which gets fans hooked on it. Some people consider it a suspenseful movie because, initially, they are not able to conclude what is happening. But in the end, somewhere, the young man has courage and compassion, which helps him to master his paranormal abilities. Also, it is quite interesting to watch how he is able to develop his skills throughout.

15The Missing Link (2019)

“Missing Link” is a movie based on the life of a person who is tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest. He is 8 feet tall and covered with fur. He is so experienced, but somehow his destiny is not favouring him. However, it is the hypothetical Instinct creature and is considered to be the evolutionary line between modern human beings and anthropoid progenitors. It is right to conclude that this plot revolves around a lot of human existence and early man, helping people to understand things in a bit more detail.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Claymation movies hold a good place in the entertainment content list.

● Claymation movies give us many hours of entertainment.

● Claymation content from the past is far different from the content we have presently.

Try It Free Try It Free

Presently, thanks to technology, we have a lot of things available that make us feel happy all the time, and similarly, the Claymation movies. These movies are among the best with their use of flexible, plasticine figures in the creation of stop-motion animation. These are created in such a manner that the characters appear to belong only to real life, and the animations give us a good feel too.

Well, if you are a fan of claymation, you must watch the best claymation movies we are discussing below. Yes, you got it right. Here we are sharing a list of the best claymation movies that you can watch.

Well, as the best claymation movies that you can watch are discussed below, Here we are also sharing the rating and reviews that the movie received so that you can make up your mind to have it on your screens. Let’s get started.

01Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a classic film that is appropriate for children over the age of four. They will get the message that it is important to maintain things accordingly. The content appears to be cheesy to adults, but for kids, it is one of the best claymation movies to watch. Also, for middle-aged children, this movie appears to be a very interesting one.

02The Clash of the Titans (1981)

The Clash of the Titans movie is a movie that comes up with a spectacular story to tell. You will see that the movie is full of some cheesy moments and is also entertaining. Basically, this movie focuses on the son of a Greek who grew up on a deserted island, and he is destined to marry Princess Andromeda. This movie revolves around both of them. After that, the Princess will rule out the city of Joppa. But somehow, she gets entrapped by a monster and others move ahead to rescue her.

03A Grand Day Out (1989)

A grand day out is a movie, especially one focusing on children. In this movie, there is a coin-activated robot that lives on the moon. Wallace and Gromit reach for the moon to activate him with the help of 1coins. The plot is very interesting and keeps the audience interested. It is also right to conclude that there is a good use of science in creating this Claymation movie.

04The Wrong Trousers (1993)

The Wrong Trousers is a comedy fantasy animation and crime fiction movie that users love to watch. The content appears to be so pleasing to the kids and to adults as well. This story starts when Wallace rents out the spare bedroom to a penguin. After that, he takes an interest in the techno pants that were created by the landlord, Wallace. Also, this story revolves around the things that we can encounter in real life too.

05The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie following the misadventures of Jack Skellington. He gets bored of the regular routine and wants something interesting to happen. By keeping the same into consideration, he tries to kidnap Santa Claus and wants to take up the role. Somehow he planned things in such a manner that destiny starts to favour him, but in the end, skeleton men go serious, and somehow his plan comes to an end. Some twists and turns are making the plot more interesting to watch.

06A Close Shave (1995)

A Close Shave is a movie that revolves around a situation that needs to be avoided. In this case, there is a need to escape the situation and focus on more important things. You will see the combination of love, jealousy, and sympathy in this movie, which makes it one of the best claymation movies of all time.

07Chicken Run (2000)

Chicken Run is an award-winning animation movie that tells a story about chickens. Their life is confined to laying eggs, but things change when an American rooster arrives. All the hens think of getting freedom after his arrival. There is a different story which has been shown in this claymation movie, and the users feel they have interacted with it. You will also notice a turbulent romance between two farmyard chickens, Rocky and Ginger. They are planning to leave for freedom.

08Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an animated movie which is entirely a comedy film produced by DreamWorks. This movie is among the longest-running stop-motion movies of that time. Also, the storey is great, with a creative twist. You will see the monster being a rabbit, eating all the vegetables, while the wolf is eating people. Also, there is a strong correlation that has been shown between both of them, which is very funny to note.

09Coraline (2009)

The Coraline movie revolves around the plot of a girl named Coraline exploring her new home. Here she discovers a secret door with an opening to the alternate world. She will also notice that there is something to discover and be overjoyed after taking a look at it. The other world is parallel to the present world and also has things that are not in contrast with her family as well. This movie is among those claymation movies where the use of animation has been done at its best and also lets people feel hooked on it.

10Consuming Spirits (2012)

Consuming Spirit tells the storey of three people who live in a small rust-belt town. All three have interconnected lives, and somewhere each of them is affected by the things happening. Moreover, the things that happen in their surroundings not only affect one of them but all three experience sudden changes. The storey is also interesting to you because a comedy is also a part of this movie along with some other content.

11A Town Called Panic (2009)

A Town Called Panic is an animated film where a cowboy plans to construct a barbecue pit for his friend’s birthday. But the problem arises when they receive million bricks. They had placed an order for something else but accidentally received it. This destroys their house, and somewhere, they start to rebuild, but unfortunately, their walls are continually stolen. You will see that he is so dedicated to the task that he never sits silently until the task is completed.

12Early Man (2018)

Early Man is a storey of black cavemen whose name is “Dug”. The entire tribe is facing difficulties because of their simple existence and also because there are other people who are threatening them. They are not ready to go down without a fight, and then somehow it happens. This storey is interesting to see because it is a family film and the kids can enjoy it easily, as can adults too.

13The Pirates. Band of Misfits (2012)

The Pirates. The Band of Misfits is a storey of an enthusiastic pirate captain. He is sailing through the high seas and dreaming of the best for his bitter rivals. The captain is also ready to take all the hurdles to be the best one. During the battle, they have encountered different people, and some of them have joined their teams as well. This is among those movies where he appears in a manner that appears to be so real to us.

14Paranorman (2012)

Paranorman is among those movies where you will see the effect of paranormal things and also the young man trying to speak with the dead. There is a strange behaviour portrayed by them, which gets fans hooked on it. Some people consider it a suspenseful movie because, initially, they are not able to conclude what is happening. But in the end, somewhere, the young man has courage and compassion, which helps him to master his paranormal abilities. Also, it is quite interesting to watch how he is able to develop his skills throughout.

15The Missing Link (2019)

“Missing Link” is a movie based on the life of a person who is tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest. He is 8 feet tall and covered with fur. He is so experienced, but somehow his destiny is not favouring him. However, it is the hypothetical Instinct creature and is considered to be the evolutionary line between modern human beings and anthropoid progenitors. It is right to conclude that this plot revolves around a lot of human existence and early man, helping people to understand things in a bit more detail.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Claymation movies hold a good place in the entertainment content list.

● Claymation movies give us many hours of entertainment.

● Claymation content from the past is far different from the content we have presently.

Tutorial Guide to Animate Pictures in Canva

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

With the rapid rise of social media worldwide, animated posts (like GIFs) are becoming famous. They have become a replacement to other modes like JPEG and .Png

Famous designing tools like Canva introduced an animation feature in the light of its popularity. The feature allows you to step up your social media game and creates animated visuals in a blink! It is also efficient for both professional and amateur users.

Besides social media content, Canva is also useful to design birthday cards, event invites, inspirational quotes, and more! Let’s learn about how to animate pictures in Canva in detail.

In this article

01 What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

02 How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

03 Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

Part 1: What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

Be it for marketing campaigns or projects, Canva is the best tool for all designing work. It is a foolproof platform where you do not need prior designing experience. Canva is useful for

Social media/Instagram Posts: You can build your Instagram presence by creating posts through Canva. It has multiple templates and features to make alluring Instagram posts. It also has drag-and-drop free images to add customized designs to the template.

Facebook Covers: You can make Facebook covers on Canva by choosing a layout and adding other elements. You can include colors, fonts, and pictures on the cover. Canva has templates for all themes, moods, and styles!

Event Invites: Canva has hundreds of free layouts and libraries to create event invites. You can choose the appropriate template and incorporate party-oriented photos, icons, stickers, illustrations, and graphics. It also has a personalizing option to add personal pictures and artwork in the editor.

Inspirational Quotes: Canva allows you to curate inspirational quotes and dispense motivation in people. It has templates to modify the elements like font size, text size, borders, images, and more!

Collages: It helps create a collage where you can combine multiple pictures in one frame. Canva offers various grids with a capacity of 12 pictures and different sizes.

Part 2: How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

Canva helps you add instant animation in presentations, social media posts, and more. To know how to animate images in Canva, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Add Static Elements

Start by creating an image through static elements. To make the design attractive, you can add sample texts, illustrations, doodles, and other entities.

Try to stimulate your creativity and come up with a layout beforehand. If possible, sketch on paper and replicate the same.

Step 2: Animate Your Design

Take a final glance at the layout. Make sure it’s perfect. Once all the elements are placed as per your design, it’s time to animate them. For that:

• Click on the white background page
• Go to the “Toolbar” section
• Select the “Animate” button

Step 3: Select Page Animation Style

Canva offers six animation styles, where five are for free users, and one is for pro users. To access the five animation styles, follow these steps.

• Press the “Animate” Button
• Select “Page Animations”
• There you will find options like Block, Pan, Fade, Rise, and Tumble
• Select the style as per your design

Step 4: Preview and Download

After selecting a page animation style, it will preview the effect. If you find it good, move on to downloading the GIF. Here’s how to do so

• Go to the “Toolbar” option (present on your upper right hand)
• Choose GIF as the file type
• Check the page number and verify if it’s correct
• Press the “Done” button

Step 5: Final GIF

After clicking on the “Done” button, your GIF will be downloaded. You will be able to see a display for five seconds. If you want to edit the image after this, click on the time button (near the “Animate” button).

So, that was all about how to animate a photo in Canva.

Drawbacks of Canva

Despite efficient features and easy interface, there are certain areas where Canva lacks. This includes

• It does not have any local file storage.
• As too many people use Canva, your template may look the same as others.
• Some of its best features are not free to access.
• The mobile app version lacks certain elements and features.

Out of all these drawbacks, repetitions of templates are a big issue. That’s because everyone wants their posts to look unique and irreplaceable. However, common Canva templates may prevent that from happening.

Fortunately, there are ways to combat such issues. Let’s learn about them in the next section.

Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

You can also animate pictures in the video to make them more lively. For that, you can use Wondershare Filmora Pro Video Editor. It’s also efficient if you don’t know how to animate a picture in Canva:

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Filmora by Wondershare is a video editing software that helps you build custom animations easily. It has auto features to make epic stories and posts.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>

Its drag and drop effect makes designing simple and quick. Due to its outstanding attributes, options, and styles, Filmora has 77+ million happy users!

It’s a power-packed integration of functionality, performance, and more! In fact, it resolves the repeated template issue of Canva. The software has top-notch functions and innovative filters that add authenticity to the designs.

Till now, you learned about how to animate a picture on Canva. Now, let’s comprehend the right way to use Filmora for animating and adding images in the video.

Before using, make sure to update the software to its latest version. Follow separate methods for both Windows and Mac.

For Win

Step 1： Adding Image to Video Track

With Filmora, adding images to video is a matter of seconds! Start by:

• Identify the position where you want to add the image and place the Playhead there.
• Right-click on the picture from the media library. Click on the “Insert” option. Your image will be added. Select the “Append” option, if you want to add an image at the video end.

Note: How to Remove Black Bars around the Image?

• Go to “Settings” from the File section.
• Click on the “Editing” tab and select “Photo Placement.”
• Choose from the “Crop to Fit” or “Pan To Zoom” option. The black bars will be removed.

To add the image in between the video clip, split them. Now, add the image between the split parts.

Step 2： Add Images as Overlays

To add images as overlays, drag the image to a video track above the main track. The main track consists of your video.

Track 1 (or the track with a video clip) is the base of your video. If you add anything else, it will be displayed above this track as video track 2, 3, and so on. Overall, you can add 100 video tracks.

Step 3： Edit Your Image

If you know how to animate an image in Canva, editing images on Filmora is even easier. You can try the following methods:

Animate Your Images

• To add animation presets to the image, click on the image twice.
• Go to the “Animation Tab” and look for an animation preset.
• Drag the presets to the image for its effect

Make Image Color Adjustments

• Double-click on the image
• Go to the “Color” tab and then the “Color” section
• Customize the temperature, saturation, brightness, etc., as per your need.
• Press Ok.

Change Image Duration

You can increase the image duration to more than the default timing of 5 seconds. For that:

• Click on the image and select the “Duration” option.
• Go to the “Duration Setting” panel.
• Add the new duration timing.

Adjust Position, Rotate/Flip, and Opacity

• You can resize the image position through the circles and squares at the image edges.
• To flip or rotate the image, double-click on the picture. From the “Image Panel,” go to “Transform” and then click on “Rotate.” You can choose either “Horizontal Flip” or “Vertical Flip” to flip the images.
• Double-click on the image and click on the “Composting” option to add opacity. You can choose the blending mode or adjust the “Opacity” accordingly.

For Mac

Filmora for Mac comes with a drag and drop feature to add transitions, animated titles, and effects. You can start a new project from scratch by clicking on “New Project”. The entire process is the same as that for Windows users.

To apply animation in the images, use the motion effects option. For that,

• Click on the Image
• Go to Motion Tab
• Select a motion effect
• Double-click to apply the effect

Conclusion

So that’s how to animate photos in Canva. Hopefully, our steps will help you revamp your posts like a pro! If not Canva, you can use its alternative Filmora. It’s equally prominent, user-friendly, and feature-rich.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Try It Free Try It Free

With the rapid rise of social media worldwide, animated posts (like GIFs) are becoming famous. They have become a replacement to other modes like JPEG and .Png

Famous designing tools like Canva introduced an animation feature in the light of its popularity. The feature allows you to step up your social media game and creates animated visuals in a blink! It is also efficient for both professional and amateur users.

Besides social media content, Canva is also useful to design birthday cards, event invites, inspirational quotes, and more! Let’s learn about how to animate pictures in Canva in detail.

In this article

01 What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

02 How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

03 Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

Part 1: What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

Be it for marketing campaigns or projects, Canva is the best tool for all designing work. It is a foolproof platform where you do not need prior designing experience. Canva is useful for

Social media/Instagram Posts: You can build your Instagram presence by creating posts through Canva. It has multiple templates and features to make alluring Instagram posts. It also has drag-and-drop free images to add customized designs to the template.

Facebook Covers: You can make Facebook covers on Canva by choosing a layout and adding other elements. You can include colors, fonts, and pictures on the cover. Canva has templates for all themes, moods, and styles!

Event Invites: Canva has hundreds of free layouts and libraries to create event invites. You can choose the appropriate template and incorporate party-oriented photos, icons, stickers, illustrations, and graphics. It also has a personalizing option to add personal pictures and artwork in the editor.

Inspirational Quotes: Canva allows you to curate inspirational quotes and dispense motivation in people. It has templates to modify the elements like font size, text size, borders, images, and more!

Collages: It helps create a collage where you can combine multiple pictures in one frame. Canva offers various grids with a capacity of 12 pictures and different sizes.

Part 2: How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

Canva helps you add instant animation in presentations, social media posts, and more. To know how to animate images in Canva, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Add Static Elements

Start by creating an image through static elements. To make the design attractive, you can add sample texts, illustrations, doodles, and other entities.

Try to stimulate your creativity and come up with a layout beforehand. If possible, sketch on paper and replicate the same.

Step 2: Animate Your Design

Take a final glance at the layout. Make sure it’s perfect. Once all the elements are placed as per your design, it’s time to animate them. For that:

• Click on the white background page
• Go to the “Toolbar” section
• Select the “Animate” button

Step 3: Select Page Animation Style

Canva offers six animation styles, where five are for free users, and one is for pro users. To access the five animation styles, follow these steps.

• Press the “Animate” Button
• Select “Page Animations”
• There you will find options like Block, Pan, Fade, Rise, and Tumble
• Select the style as per your design

Step 4: Preview and Download

After selecting a page animation style, it will preview the effect. If you find it good, move on to downloading the GIF. Here’s how to do so

• Go to the “Toolbar” option (present on your upper right hand)
• Choose GIF as the file type
• Check the page number and verify if it’s correct
• Press the “Done” button

Step 5: Final GIF

After clicking on the “Done” button, your GIF will be downloaded. You will be able to see a display for five seconds. If you want to edit the image after this, click on the time button (near the “Animate” button).

So, that was all about how to animate a photo in Canva.

Drawbacks of Canva

Despite efficient features and easy interface, there are certain areas where Canva lacks. This includes

• It does not have any local file storage.
• As too many people use Canva, your template may look the same as others.
• Some of its best features are not free to access.
• The mobile app version lacks certain elements and features.

Out of all these drawbacks, repetitions of templates are a big issue. That’s because everyone wants their posts to look unique and irreplaceable. However, common Canva templates may prevent that from happening.

Fortunately, there are ways to combat such issues. Let’s learn about them in the next section.

Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

You can also animate pictures in the video to make them more lively. For that, you can use Wondershare Filmora Pro Video Editor. It’s also efficient if you don’t know how to animate a picture in Canva:

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Filmora by Wondershare is a video editing software that helps you build custom animations easily. It has auto features to make epic stories and posts.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>

Its drag and drop effect makes designing simple and quick. Due to its outstanding attributes, options, and styles, Filmora has 77+ million happy users!

It’s a power-packed integration of functionality, performance, and more! In fact, it resolves the repeated template issue of Canva. The software has top-notch functions and innovative filters that add authenticity to the designs.

Till now, you learned about how to animate a picture on Canva. Now, let’s comprehend the right way to use Filmora for animating and adding images in the video.

Before using, make sure to update the software to its latest version. Follow separate methods for both Windows and Mac.

For Win

Step 1： Adding Image to Video Track

With Filmora, adding images to video is a matter of seconds! Start by:

• Identify the position where you want to add the image and place the Playhead there.
• Right-click on the picture from the media library. Click on the “Insert” option. Your image will be added. Select the “Append” option, if you want to add an image at the video end.

Note: How to Remove Black Bars around the Image?

• Go to “Settings” from the File section.
• Click on the “Editing” tab and select “Photo Placement.”
• Choose from the “Crop to Fit” or “Pan To Zoom” option. The black bars will be removed.

To add the image in between the video clip, split them. Now, add the image between the split parts.

Step 2： Add Images as Overlays

To add images as overlays, drag the image to a video track above the main track. The main track consists of your video.

Track 1 (or the track with a video clip) is the base of your video. If you add anything else, it will be displayed above this track as video track 2, 3, and so on. Overall, you can add 100 video tracks.

Step 3： Edit Your Image

If you know how to animate an image in Canva, editing images on Filmora is even easier. You can try the following methods:

Animate Your Images

• To add animation presets to the image, click on the image twice.
• Go to the “Animation Tab” and look for an animation preset.
• Drag the presets to the image for its effect

Make Image Color Adjustments

• Double-click on the image
• Go to the “Color” tab and then the “Color” section
• Customize the temperature, saturation, brightness, etc., as per your need.
• Press Ok.

Change Image Duration

You can increase the image duration to more than the default timing of 5 seconds. For that:

• Click on the image and select the “Duration” option.
• Go to the “Duration Setting” panel.
• Add the new duration timing.

Adjust Position, Rotate/Flip, and Opacity

• You can resize the image position through the circles and squares at the image edges.
• To flip or rotate the image, double-click on the picture. From the “Image Panel,” go to “Transform” and then click on “Rotate.” You can choose either “Horizontal Flip” or “Vertical Flip” to flip the images.
• Double-click on the image and click on the “Composting” option to add opacity. You can choose the blending mode or adjust the “Opacity” accordingly.

For Mac

Filmora for Mac comes with a drag and drop feature to add transitions, animated titles, and effects. You can start a new project from scratch by clicking on “New Project”. The entire process is the same as that for Windows users.

To apply animation in the images, use the motion effects option. For that,

• Click on the Image
• Go to Motion Tab
• Select a motion effect
• Double-click to apply the effect

Conclusion

So that’s how to animate photos in Canva. Hopefully, our steps will help you revamp your posts like a pro! If not Canva, you can use its alternative Filmora. It’s equally prominent, user-friendly, and feature-rich.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Try It Free Try It Free

With the rapid rise of social media worldwide, animated posts (like GIFs) are becoming famous. They have become a replacement to other modes like JPEG and .Png

Famous designing tools like Canva introduced an animation feature in the light of its popularity. The feature allows you to step up your social media game and creates animated visuals in a blink! It is also efficient for both professional and amateur users.

Besides social media content, Canva is also useful to design birthday cards, event invites, inspirational quotes, and more! Let’s learn about how to animate pictures in Canva in detail.

In this article

01 What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

02 How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

03 Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

Part 1: What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

Be it for marketing campaigns or projects, Canva is the best tool for all designing work. It is a foolproof platform where you do not need prior designing experience. Canva is useful for

Social media/Instagram Posts: You can build your Instagram presence by creating posts through Canva. It has multiple templates and features to make alluring Instagram posts. It also has drag-and-drop free images to add customized designs to the template.

Facebook Covers: You can make Facebook covers on Canva by choosing a layout and adding other elements. You can include colors, fonts, and pictures on the cover. Canva has templates for all themes, moods, and styles!

Event Invites: Canva has hundreds of free layouts and libraries to create event invites. You can choose the appropriate template and incorporate party-oriented photos, icons, stickers, illustrations, and graphics. It also has a personalizing option to add personal pictures and artwork in the editor.

Inspirational Quotes: Canva allows you to curate inspirational quotes and dispense motivation in people. It has templates to modify the elements like font size, text size, borders, images, and more!

Collages: It helps create a collage where you can combine multiple pictures in one frame. Canva offers various grids with a capacity of 12 pictures and different sizes.

Part 2: How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

Canva helps you add instant animation in presentations, social media posts, and more. To know how to animate images in Canva, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Add Static Elements

Start by creating an image through static elements. To make the design attractive, you can add sample texts, illustrations, doodles, and other entities.

Try to stimulate your creativity and come up with a layout beforehand. If possible, sketch on paper and replicate the same.

Step 2: Animate Your Design

Take a final glance at the layout. Make sure it’s perfect. Once all the elements are placed as per your design, it’s time to animate them. For that:

• Click on the white background page
• Go to the “Toolbar” section
• Select the “Animate” button

Step 3: Select Page Animation Style

Canva offers six animation styles, where five are for free users, and one is for pro users. To access the five animation styles, follow these steps.

• Press the “Animate” Button
• Select “Page Animations”
• There you will find options like Block, Pan, Fade, Rise, and Tumble
• Select the style as per your design

Step 4: Preview and Download

After selecting a page animation style, it will preview the effect. If you find it good, move on to downloading the GIF. Here’s how to do so

• Go to the “Toolbar” option (present on your upper right hand)
• Choose GIF as the file type
• Check the page number and verify if it’s correct
• Press the “Done” button

Step 5: Final GIF

After clicking on the “Done” button, your GIF will be downloaded. You will be able to see a display for five seconds. If you want to edit the image after this, click on the time button (near the “Animate” button).

So, that was all about how to animate a photo in Canva.

Drawbacks of Canva

Despite efficient features and easy interface, there are certain areas where Canva lacks. This includes

• It does not have any local file storage.
• As too many people use Canva, your template may look the same as others.
• Some of its best features are not free to access.
• The mobile app version lacks certain elements and features.

Out of all these drawbacks, repetitions of templates are a big issue. That’s because everyone wants their posts to look unique and irreplaceable. However, common Canva templates may prevent that from happening.

Fortunately, there are ways to combat such issues. Let’s learn about them in the next section.

Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

You can also animate pictures in the video to make them more lively. For that, you can use Wondershare Filmora Pro Video Editor. It’s also efficient if you don’t know how to animate a picture in Canva:

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Filmora by Wondershare is a video editing software that helps you build custom animations easily. It has auto features to make epic stories and posts.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>

Its drag and drop effect makes designing simple and quick. Due to its outstanding attributes, options, and styles, Filmora has 77+ million happy users!

It’s a power-packed integration of functionality, performance, and more! In fact, it resolves the repeated template issue of Canva. The software has top-notch functions and innovative filters that add authenticity to the designs.

Till now, you learned about how to animate a picture on Canva. Now, let’s comprehend the right way to use Filmora for animating and adding images in the video.

Before using, make sure to update the software to its latest version. Follow separate methods for both Windows and Mac.

For Win

Step 1： Adding Image to Video Track

With Filmora, adding images to video is a matter of seconds! Start by:

• Identify the position where you want to add the image and place the Playhead there.
• Right-click on the picture from the media library. Click on the “Insert” option. Your image will be added. Select the “Append” option, if you want to add an image at the video end.

Note: How to Remove Black Bars around the Image?

• Go to “Settings” from the File section.
• Click on the “Editing” tab and select “Photo Placement.”
• Choose from the “Crop to Fit” or “Pan To Zoom” option. The black bars will be removed.

To add the image in between the video clip, split them. Now, add the image between the split parts.

Step 2： Add Images as Overlays

To add images as overlays, drag the image to a video track above the main track. The main track consists of your video.

Track 1 (or the track with a video clip) is the base of your video. If you add anything else, it will be displayed above this track as video track 2, 3, and so on. Overall, you can add 100 video tracks.

Step 3： Edit Your Image

If you know how to animate an image in Canva, editing images on Filmora is even easier. You can try the following methods:

Animate Your Images

• To add animation presets to the image, click on the image twice.
• Go to the “Animation Tab” and look for an animation preset.
• Drag the presets to the image for its effect

Make Image Color Adjustments

• Double-click on the image
• Go to the “Color” tab and then the “Color” section
• Customize the temperature, saturation, brightness, etc., as per your need.
• Press Ok.

Change Image Duration

You can increase the image duration to more than the default timing of 5 seconds. For that:

• Click on the image and select the “Duration” option.
• Go to the “Duration Setting” panel.
• Add the new duration timing.

Adjust Position, Rotate/Flip, and Opacity

• You can resize the image position through the circles and squares at the image edges.
• To flip or rotate the image, double-click on the picture. From the “Image Panel,” go to “Transform” and then click on “Rotate.” You can choose either “Horizontal Flip” or “Vertical Flip” to flip the images.
• Double-click on the image and click on the “Composting” option to add opacity. You can choose the blending mode or adjust the “Opacity” accordingly.

For Mac

Filmora for Mac comes with a drag and drop feature to add transitions, animated titles, and effects. You can start a new project from scratch by clicking on “New Project”. The entire process is the same as that for Windows users.

To apply animation in the images, use the motion effects option. For that,

• Click on the Image
• Go to Motion Tab
• Select a motion effect
• Double-click to apply the effect

Conclusion

So that’s how to animate photos in Canva. Hopefully, our steps will help you revamp your posts like a pro! If not Canva, you can use its alternative Filmora. It’s equally prominent, user-friendly, and feature-rich.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Try It Free Try It Free

With the rapid rise of social media worldwide, animated posts (like GIFs) are becoming famous. They have become a replacement to other modes like JPEG and .Png

Famous designing tools like Canva introduced an animation feature in the light of its popularity. The feature allows you to step up your social media game and creates animated visuals in a blink! It is also efficient for both professional and amateur users.

Besides social media content, Canva is also useful to design birthday cards, event invites, inspirational quotes, and more! Let’s learn about how to animate pictures in Canva in detail.

In this article

01 What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

02 How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

03 Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

Part 1: What Canva Pictures Can Be Used For?

Be it for marketing campaigns or projects, Canva is the best tool for all designing work. It is a foolproof platform where you do not need prior designing experience. Canva is useful for

Social media/Instagram Posts: You can build your Instagram presence by creating posts through Canva. It has multiple templates and features to make alluring Instagram posts. It also has drag-and-drop free images to add customized designs to the template.

Facebook Covers: You can make Facebook covers on Canva by choosing a layout and adding other elements. You can include colors, fonts, and pictures on the cover. Canva has templates for all themes, moods, and styles!

Event Invites: Canva has hundreds of free layouts and libraries to create event invites. You can choose the appropriate template and incorporate party-oriented photos, icons, stickers, illustrations, and graphics. It also has a personalizing option to add personal pictures and artwork in the editor.

Inspirational Quotes: Canva allows you to curate inspirational quotes and dispense motivation in people. It has templates to modify the elements like font size, text size, borders, images, and more!

Collages: It helps create a collage where you can combine multiple pictures in one frame. Canva offers various grids with a capacity of 12 pictures and different sizes.

Part 2: How to Animate Pictures in Canva?

Canva helps you add instant animation in presentations, social media posts, and more. To know how to animate images in Canva, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Add Static Elements

Start by creating an image through static elements. To make the design attractive, you can add sample texts, illustrations, doodles, and other entities.

Try to stimulate your creativity and come up with a layout beforehand. If possible, sketch on paper and replicate the same.

Step 2: Animate Your Design

Take a final glance at the layout. Make sure it’s perfect. Once all the elements are placed as per your design, it’s time to animate them. For that:

• Click on the white background page
• Go to the “Toolbar” section
• Select the “Animate” button

Step 3: Select Page Animation Style

Canva offers six animation styles, where five are for free users, and one is for pro users. To access the five animation styles, follow these steps.

• Press the “Animate” Button
• Select “Page Animations”
• There you will find options like Block, Pan, Fade, Rise, and Tumble
• Select the style as per your design

Step 4: Preview and Download

After selecting a page animation style, it will preview the effect. If you find it good, move on to downloading the GIF. Here’s how to do so

• Go to the “Toolbar” option (present on your upper right hand)
• Choose GIF as the file type
• Check the page number and verify if it’s correct
• Press the “Done” button

Step 5: Final GIF

After clicking on the “Done” button, your GIF will be downloaded. You will be able to see a display for five seconds. If you want to edit the image after this, click on the time button (near the “Animate” button).

So, that was all about how to animate a photo in Canva.

Drawbacks of Canva

Despite efficient features and easy interface, there are certain areas where Canva lacks. This includes

• It does not have any local file storage.
• As too many people use Canva, your template may look the same as others.
• Some of its best features are not free to access.
• The mobile app version lacks certain elements and features.

Out of all these drawbacks, repetitions of templates are a big issue. That’s because everyone wants their posts to look unique and irreplaceable. However, common Canva templates may prevent that from happening.

Fortunately, there are ways to combat such issues. Let’s learn about them in the next section.

Tips: Animate Pictures In Video

You can also animate pictures in the video to make them more lively. For that, you can use Wondershare Filmora Pro Video Editor. It’s also efficient if you don’t know how to animate a picture in Canva:

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Filmora by Wondershare is a video editing software that helps you build custom animations easily. It has auto features to make epic stories and posts.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

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Its drag and drop effect makes designing simple and quick. Due to its outstanding attributes, options, and styles, Filmora has 77+ million happy users!

It’s a power-packed integration of functionality, performance, and more! In fact, it resolves the repeated template issue of Canva. The software has top-notch functions and innovative filters that add authenticity to the designs.

Till now, you learned about how to animate a picture on Canva. Now, let’s comprehend the right way to use Filmora for animating and adding images in the video.

Before using, make sure to update the software to its latest version. Follow separate methods for both Windows and Mac.

For Win

Step 1： Adding Image to Video Track

With Filmora, adding images to video is a matter of seconds! Start by:

• Identify the position where you want to add the image and place the Playhead there.
• Right-click on the picture from the media library. Click on the “Insert” option. Your image will be added. Select the “Append” option, if you want to add an image at the video end.

Note: How to Remove Black Bars around the Image?

• Go to “Settings” from the File section.
• Click on the “Editing” tab and select “Photo Placement.”
• Choose from the “Crop to Fit” or “Pan To Zoom” option. The black bars will be removed.

To add the image in between the video clip, split them. Now, add the image between the split parts.

Step 2： Add Images as Overlays

To add images as overlays, drag the image to a video track above the main track. The main track consists of your video.

Track 1 (or the track with a video clip) is the base of your video. If you add anything else, it will be displayed above this track as video track 2, 3, and so on. Overall, you can add 100 video tracks.

Step 3： Edit Your Image

If you know how to animate an image in Canva, editing images on Filmora is even easier. You can try the following methods:

Animate Your Images

• To add animation presets to the image, click on the image twice.
• Go to the “Animation Tab” and look for an animation preset.
• Drag the presets to the image for its effect

Make Image Color Adjustments

• Double-click on the image
• Go to the “Color” tab and then the “Color” section
• Customize the temperature, saturation, brightness, etc., as per your need.
• Press Ok.

Change Image Duration

You can increase the image duration to more than the default timing of 5 seconds. For that:

• Click on the image and select the “Duration” option.
• Go to the “Duration Setting” panel.
• Add the new duration timing.

Adjust Position, Rotate/Flip, and Opacity

• You can resize the image position through the circles and squares at the image edges.
• To flip or rotate the image, double-click on the picture. From the “Image Panel,” go to “Transform” and then click on “Rotate.” You can choose either “Horizontal Flip” or “Vertical Flip” to flip the images.
• Double-click on the image and click on the “Composting” option to add opacity. You can choose the blending mode or adjust the “Opacity” accordingly.

For Mac

Filmora for Mac comes with a drag and drop feature to add transitions, animated titles, and effects. You can start a new project from scratch by clicking on “New Project”. The entire process is the same as that for Windows users.

To apply animation in the images, use the motion effects option. For that,

• Click on the Image
• Go to Motion Tab
• Select a motion effect
• Double-click to apply the effect

Conclusion

So that’s how to animate photos in Canva. Hopefully, our steps will help you revamp your posts like a pro! If not Canva, you can use its alternative Filmora. It’s equally prominent, user-friendly, and feature-rich.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

8 Top Motion Graphics Online Tools for Your Inspiration

8 Best Motion Graphics Online Tools for Your Inspiration

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

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● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

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