A discussion group for those who make monster movies, want to make monster movies, or just plain like monster movies, where we can dissect the processes of the classic films, and devise new tricks for future films, from puppet or model making, set making, animating, compositing, as well as general film making.

This group for people that don't have a big budget, in this group we will pass along tips and tricks on how to make a good animation with little $$$$$$$$$$.

Everyone who makes stop motion animations needs to set up a camera and lights. From simple webcam and light use to high grade DSLR and studio light set ups. Here you can discuss the technical aspect of camera use and ideal ways to set up your lighting. Tips, tricks, ideas, best/favorite camera's, best lens angles, how to's. Also feel free to show your behind the scenes pictures and videos to inspire others

Are you a puppet maker or do you need a puppet made? This is now an open group to everyone. Do business at your own risk, Animate Clay! will not be responsible for any transactions between visitors.

for all things stop motion.

Since SMS went out, there hasn't been a site where you can step through a video frame by frame. I am a software developer, and saw that there is definitely an advantage to being able to step through the frames, and so I decided to make a video player that was able to do that, plus a few extra features. I just recently finished the player, and am ready to start uploading videos to it. I want to know if anybody would like to volunteer their film to be indexed by this player.

I'll be placing updates here on the progress of the creation of the new Sinbad film which will be featuring some stop motion creature sequences by Yours' Truly. :) As this film is currently in production, I'm limited as to what I can say about the film's contents but, whenever I can bring you any news about the film's progress, I will be happy to bring it to you here! Look us up on Facebook too!

answer and ask qustions about stop motion .

Amature Animators who started out in the Mamshmam Community.