From NeoTeo we let our creativity run wild with the five free tools to create Stop Motion videos. This animation technique consists of generating the illusion of movement between static objects (for example, a paper ball), by capturing still images (taken in series and successively). We will talk about applications for mobile devices, desktop computers and online options.
Stop Motion Studio
We start with Stop Motion Studio, an application with which you can create very good Stop Motion videos in high definition, manipulating each frame. The tool allows you to import images from the library, or get photos from a remote camera connected to the device. You can also apply different effects such as coloring, adding titles, applying templates, adding sound effects and adjusting the speed of each frame among many other options. Stop Motion Studio is a free application that is available for iOS devices.
JellyCam
We continue with JellyCam, an application to create Stop Motion movies quickly and easily. The tool offers you the possibility to take photos from your webcam or from the computer. You can also add a soundtrack (mp3) and export it to .flv format. JellyCam is a free application that is available for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.
Linux Stopmotion
Linux Stopmotion is an ideal platform to create Stop Motion animations, thanks to its frame editor. With the application you can capture images from your webcam or external cameras, edit multiple scenes, edit audio tracks, and then export the file as video. One of the main advantages of the utility is the option to integrate it with GIMP, for image processing. Linux Stopmotion is a free application that is available for Debian and Ubuntu repositories.
Stop Frame Animator
Stop Frame Animator is a web application with which you can create Stop Motion videos simply by dragging and dropping objects from its library. The utility is a basic platform, where professional processes are not abundant. Stop Frame Animator is a free web application that is available for all web browsers.
Stop-Motion – Lite
We finish with Stop-Motion – Lite, an application to create stop motion animations in clay. Simply place the object in front of your device's lens and take a photograph (a frame). The utility is a very good option for creating clay animations, then export it to your gallery, an external card, or publish directly to YouTube. Stop-Motion – Lite is a free application that is available for Android devices.
