In the video, Okazaki uses what is essentially the most basic matchstick imaginable as the basis for his stop-motion tricks. He begins the series of intertwining displays of trippy transformations by ...

My son has always been into scene-setting and storytelling. He’s the sort of kid who brings a couple of “guys” with him in the car, no matter how short a distance we’ll be traveling, so he can act out ...

**"Camera Magic" (1940s)** is a fascinating exploration of classic special effects techniques in filmmaking, showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the era. The film demonstrates how illusions can ...

Swiss skier, director, animator, and hardcore punk band member Sämi Ortlieb has created a unique kind of stop-motion that’ll stop you dead in your snowy tracks. Ortlieb’s technique, which he refers to ...

Twelve simple pen tricks demonstrate how easily the human brain can be misled. The key move, the “flipstick,” hides motion in ...

John Lutz is a Weekend Film/Television News Writer for Collider. He joined the team in the summer of 2021, but has been an avid fan and follower of the site for years. With a Bachelor's Degree in ...

There’s something about a great stop-motion animation that makes one tingle with inspiration. Watching these laser-cut dance figures, for example, may make you want to bust out with your sharpest ...