Stop Motion Production
Frame-by-frame animation for your Austrian production.
Stop-motion animation brings puppets and objects to life by photographing them frame by frame with incremental adjustments between exposures. Austria has a long tradition of animation craft supported by the Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI) and a Vienna art scene that has fostered experimental and auteur animation for decades.
We connect you with stop-motion specialists, fabricators, and the stage facilities needed for this demanding art form. Our team coordinates soundstages at Vienna facilities including Rosenhügel Studios, Dragonframe-equipped capture rigs, and animators drawing on the same talent pool that services Central European feature, commercial, and short-form productions.
Capabilities
Stop Motion Services
Complete stop motion animation from concept to final delivery.
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Animation Types
- Puppet animation
- Claymation
- Object animation
- Cut-out animation
- Mixed media
All Techniques
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Production
- Set construction
- Puppet fabrication
- Rigging systems
- Motion control
- Capture software
Full Service
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Technical
- Dragonframe capture
- Consistent lighting
- Focus control
- Camera motion
- Miniature effects
Expert Setup
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Creative
- Character design
- Set design
- Storyboarding
- Animation direction
- Post-production
End-to-End
Handcrafted Animation
Capabilities
Our Process
Pre-Production
Storyboarding, character design, and planning the technical approach for your animation.
Fabrication
Building puppets, sets, and props with the craftsmanship stop motion requires.
Animation
Frame-by-frame capture with professional animators bringing characters to life.
Post-Production
Compositing, rig removal, color grading, and sound design for the final piece.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What stop motion techniques do you offer in Austria?
We offer all major stop motion techniques including puppet animation with armature-based characters, claymation, object animation, and mixed media approaches. Austrian fabricators draw on a strong craft and applied-arts tradition centered in Vienna.
Can you build puppets and sets locally?
Yes, we work with skilled Austrian fabricators who build professional stop motion puppets with metal armatures, silicone or foam bodies, and replacement faces. Sets are built to scale at Vienna studio facilities with the detail required for broadcast and theatrical work.
What resolution can you capture?
We capture at 4K and above using high-resolution Canon or Sony mirrorless stills cameras with Dragonframe software. This provides broadcast-grade detail for any Austrian or European delivery format.
How long does stop motion production take?
Stop motion is time-intensive—typically 1-5 seconds of finished animation per day depending on complexity. A 30-second commercial might take several weeks of animation, plus pre-production and post.
Can you do motion control for stop motion?
Yes, we can integrate motion control rigs for camera movement, allowing smooth dollies, pans, and crane moves while maintaining frame-by-frame animation. This creates dynamic shots impossible with static cameras.
What about post-production for stop motion?
Post-production includes rig removal (erasing any support armatures visible in frame), compositing multiple elements, color grading, and adding any VFX enhancement needed.
Planning Stop Motion?
Tell us about your animation project and we'll bring your vision to life frame by frame.