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Stop Motion Animator

Stop Motion Animator

A simple tool for creating stop motion animation sequences using a webcam.

What is Stop Motion Animator?
"Stop Motion Animator" is a free, user-friendly Chrome extension that enables users to create animation sequences utilizing a webcam. This tool allows saving these sequences in a widely-supported webm video format, as well as loading previously saved animations for extension. The newest version includes a feature for adding soundtracks, popularly requested by users. This standalone app does not require internet connection, respects privacy by not collecting any user data, and promotes community contribution with its open-source code available for patches on GitHub.
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By: szager
Rating: 3.12 (188)
Version: 0.12 (Last updated: 2017-01-27)
Creation date: 2017-01-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • {"fileSystem":["write","directory"]}
  • videoCapture
  • audioCapture
Size: 47.33K
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A simple tool for creating stop motion animation sequences using a webcam.

Animation sequences can be saved to a video file in the widely-supported webm format. Previously-saved videos can be loaded into the app and extended.

New in version 0.11: by popular request, you can now add a soundtrack to your animation.

This is a free, open-source, non-commercial app. It does not collect any information, and it does not connect to the internet at all.

The source code lives here (patches welcome):

https://github.com/szager/stop-motion

User reviews
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Pros
  • Useful for making short LEGO Brickfilm
  • Useful to pass time at school
  • Stop motion function works
Cons
  • Exported files are corrupted
  • Application freezes and doesn't allow stop motion creation
  • Unable to play the saved videos
  • Saves stop motion videos as web pages thwarting playback
  • Increases stress due to improper functioning
  • Eats up progress upon sudden system restart
Most mentioned
  • Corrupted files on export
  • Unable to playback saved videos
  • Application freezing
Recent reviews
Simple to use and animate with, but the .webm format makes playback and sharing difficult. It also didn't automatically save work like many programs do - fun app to play around with but not great for classroom use.
by Christy Humpal Christy Humpal, 2024-02-29
I could not use the appnever worked at all ! I am very very disappointed with it my dream is to be a singer or a small content creator and I cannot animate with it which really is upsetting! 0/100000
by mom mom, 2023-02-21
it's cool to pass the time at my school but it's useless for me at home
by izzy who sucks at minecraft i really do izzy who sucks at minecraft i really do, 2023-02-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Stop Motion Animator may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

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