I figured out how users can upload photos to our front page here. The URL has to be very specific, you must type www dot animateclay.com. If it's...I figured out how users can upload photos to our front page here. The URL has to be very specific, you must type www dot animateclay.com. If it's just //animateclay dot com or stopmotionmagic dot com, it won't work. I'm not sure why but I'm going to see if there's a way to solve this. So in short, if you want to upload pictures, type in www dot animateclay.com and it will work Show more

Hey everyone, what are your thoughts on our Feedback Week? Since we're discontinuing our live broadcasts for now, do you think it's best to turn...Hey everyone, what are your thoughts on our Feedback Week? Since we're discontinuing our live broadcasts for now, do you think it's best to turn that into a generic feedback section? Or morph it into something new? Show more

Hey everyone, since halting our live broadcasts for the time being, I've re-named "Feedback Week" into "Project Feedback and Suggestions". This way people can specifically post their work here for other members and myself to make suggestions for improvements. I hope that we can keep people motivated here in the same way Feedback Week was used to highlight everyone's independent hard work.

So if someone posts, let's work together as a group and share what we know. In a nice way of course as some people are just starting out. How does that sound?

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I updated the PHP version of our site. It seems to be working well, but as always please let me know if any of you run into any problems with stuff...I updated the PHP version of our site. It seems to be working well, but as always please let me know if any of you run into any problems with stuff breaking. Thanks! Show more

I've just uploaded a new interview for our channel. This time we talked with Terry Ibele of the Animation Industry Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch

I just installed the latest Jomsocial network on the site. it's the part of the page where you can read this. If anyone notices any strange problems...I just installed the latest Jomsocial network on the site. it's the part of the page where you can read this. If anyone notices any strange problems please let me know. Hopefully the update keeps things running smoothly around here. Show more

Hi everyone, I've gone ahead and removed the main feedback week link and live show link. If you click on the YouTube icon or the forums links you'll...Hi everyone, I've gone ahead and removed the main feedback week link and live show link. If you click on the YouTube icon or the forums links you'll still be able to navigate to those areas. As stated tonight, we'll have just 2 more live shows after tonight. Show more

Our 16th Feedback Week! Please check out or page describing what this is all about here:

www.animateclay.com/index.php/feedback-week

Anyone who wants feedback on their projects can do so by posting your pictures, videos, social media blogs and even campaigns as a reply to this post. We'll discuss it on our September 11th live YouTube broadcast.

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You say you need to add sound? That would have to be done in editing software after you make the animation. I use Sony Vegas, but I think Windows...

Insect walk

Caterpillar walk

Hi LER, that all sounds good. Wood working isn't all that scary once you get into it. In fact it can be a lot of fun. The only thing I'd add is you should try to get a few good drill bits, some wood screws and wood glue. A little goes a very long way. So if you have to build a down shooting rig/set/rig - the simpler the better. It's only when someone over-thinks things that it can get frustrating. Just have fun with it and the rest will follow.

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Hi everyone, I wrote a post on our Facebook page about Don Carlsons Puppet Putty. It is a very highly demanded animation medium made just for...Hi everyone, I wrote a post on our Facebook page about Don Carlsons Puppet Putty. It is a very highly demanded animation medium made just for animators. Unfortunately Don wants to pursue singing, plus his higher rent means he can't afford to make more. Although we have Puppet Putty on hold for now - Don said he might bring it back again one day. When he does we'll be there to offer it as before Show more