Stop motion is an animation technique where physical objects are photographed in small increments, with slight movement between each shot, to create the illusion of independent motion when played in sequence, commonly using clay (claymatin), puppets, or toys, and popularized in films like Wallace and Gromit. This time-consuming process involves taking many still photos and stitching them together, making it a foundational filmmaking style for bringing inanimate things to life.
