Introduction to cut-out animation
If you love animations (like we do!) and want to make your own, cut-out animations are a great place to start.
Cut-out animation has a rich history dating back to early 20th-century silent films. Since then, many TV shows and music videos have been made using cut-out animation.
In cut-out animations, the films are made of a series of still images. When the images flick in front of our eyes fast enough, they trick us into thinking that a picture is moving.
Not only can you make great results, cut-out animations also combine so many arts and craft skills which makes it a fun and educational experience.
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Check out some cut-out animations for inspiration.
Stop motion animation using cut-outs has been used to tell a whole range of stories in the past. From the early cinema films of Lotte Reiniger to children’s TV in the 70s and 80s, music videos and even a remake of Star Wars. Check out some examples for inspiration below: