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Whether you want to create your own stop motion animation or just enjoy watching it, these resources will help you explore this sometimes-funny-sometimes-strange art form. Sure it takes time to do, but for those who enjoy it the process is a labor of love.

WikiHow: If you were wondering how they create movies such as Wallace and Gromit or those groovy Lego shorts on YouTube, your search is over! Although creating stop motion animation is not difficult, it is time-consuming, repetitive and requires patience. As long as you’re forewarned and keen, this makes a fantastic hobby and sometimes even grows into a career.

Stop Motion Pro is a software tool for making stop motion and other animated films. It requires a video camera, webcam or digital still camera and compatible with Win XP or Vista. Yes, you can be making your own stop motion film in a few minutes. You need a camera and a windows PC to do it. Follow the 10 step guide and start animating.

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