Pickle Rick Reality by Open the Portal
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Open the Portal (studio) is no stranger to wacky crazy animation. From producing video work for Katy Perry to productions numerous independent and commercial productions, this studio has been slowly making a name for itself. Adult Swim commissioned a stop motion animated piece to act as their Rick and Morty bumper. This piece takes us through a stop motion version of when Pickle Rick became a bio-mech through the mutilation of a rat. Definitely gory concept but a lot of fun when you get into the idea of a pickle in a bio-mech suit wrecking havoc across the galaxy. Checkout the video below. Pi ..read more
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Eye Pixel Stop Motion – by Dina Amin
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Dina Amin is a Fine Art Artist and Animator located in Cairo Egypt. Her Youtube channel is filled with all sorts of fun videos like here “What’s Inside” series were she tears apart objects through the use of animation. She also has some great concepts and ideas which are worth having a look at. One of her works that was released in December 2019 is a piece where she removes the eyes of dolls and makes a H-Eye Machine. In the video Eye Pixel she actually walks us through the process of cleaning the doll heads and removing the eyes. Then we get a fun little animation to go with the video. She la ..read more
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Issue 37 – Alien Xmas
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Welcome to Issue 37 of Stop Motion Magazine. In this issue we explore the production of the Netflix Original Holiday Special – Alien Xmas. This production was produced by the legendary studio Chiodo Brothers. The film is a magical and fun ride with a little grey alien named X who’s mission is to install an anti-gravity device at the north pole and steal all the presents meant for Christmas. This issue is a great behind the scenes where we talk to the director of the film Stephen Chiodo and the producer Edward Chiodo along with art director Jeff white and head of puppet fabrication Becky Van Cl ..read more
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Alien Xmas – Netflix Original
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
The Holidays are upon us and there is nothing like a stop motion inspired Christmas film to fill you with the spirit of the season. Netflix as in the past produced a number of great stop motion animation productions and this years holiday special, Alien Xmas, is nothing short of beautiful and brilliant. This feature length stop motion special written and produced by the Chiodo Brothers is a whimsical ride of schtick and charm. All of which is a perfect blend of traditional stop motion animation and modern day flare.   The story starts off on a spaceship populated by little grey aliens ca ..read more
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Xavier Rudd – Storm Boy
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Today’s short film pick is an animated music video titled Storm Boy is directed and animated by Gianluca Maruotti and produced by Ross Macpherson for the artist Xavier Rudd. This clay animated music video is captivating, moving, and awe-inspiring for its subtle complexity and artistry. The music is a moving folky ballad which both brings feelings of calm but also tugs at the heart strings.   In the video we see a man who falls in love, starts a family, and then journeys onto another existence by changing into a spirit bird. The clay animation is top notch with transitions and movements t ..read more
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2021 Oscar Potential Stop Motion Shorts
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
The Pandemic has been a major disruption in the entertainment industry. Feature films have been delayed, movie theaters have closed, and festivals have resorted to running their events 100% online. The bright side however is that stop motion animation short film productions have been very strong since they usually only require a couple of artists to complete. The Academy Awards have pushed back the dates to April 25th 2021, but this has not deterred the every growing array of short films being potentially nominated for next year’s run.   We all know how difficult it can be for the Academ ..read more
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Largest Harryhausen Exhibit Opens in Scottland
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Harryhausen Animating Might Joe Young The world’s most famous stop motion animator/director, Ray Harryhausen, is being honored with the largest display of his work at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh Scotland. The exhibit titled “Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema” bills itself as “the largest and widest-rangning exhibition of his work ever seen.” Originally this exhibition which pays tribute to the master of stop motion animation was delayed due to the pandemic which stretched across the globe. Now the exhibit is opening with displays of his models, armatures, concept ar ..read more
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Pre-Order Harryhausen Star Ace Toys 12.5″ Cyclops
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Star Ace Toys has recently released a preview of their soft vinyl toy paying tribute to one of cinemas most famous monsters, The Cyclops from the film The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad.  This statue is partially articulate in being able to move both the mouth and the eye with its scheduled release for sometime in the first quarter of 2021. It will come in either a standard or deluxe version. We are not completely sure what the difference is but can assume it has to due to the articulation features. There are also two mini figures and a stand included for this diorama. Star Ace Toys states: In ..read more
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Issues
Stop Motion Magazine
by stopmo
3y ago
Welcome to the Stop Motion Magazine Premium Members Access to Issues of SMM.  As a monthly or annual subscriber you will have access to all the issues of Stop Motion Magazine found on this page. In each issue we cover behind the scenes of productions new and old while exploring the wonderful world of animation. Stop Motion Magazine has been around more than 10 years and through this time we have collected a library of amazing work, interviews, tutorials, and content found nowhere else. We hope you enjoy the magazine and we look forward to providing many more years of exceptional content t ..read more
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BOI!! clips, by Guldies
Stop Motion Magazine
by Marilu
3y ago
Guldies is wonderful, entertaining and funny, when it comes to claymation. This time, we bring you three clips from his character BOI!, doing different activities. And in full Gudlies style, something always happens to this cute ball of clay… “He´s trying…”   ..read more
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