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Claymation
(redirected from Clay animation)

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Clay·ma·tion  (kl-mshn)
A service mark used for an animation process in which clay figurines are manipulated and filmed to produce an image of lifelike movement.

claymation [ˌkleɪˈmeɪʃən]
n
(Performing Arts) (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) the techniques of animation applied to clay models
[from clay + (ani)mation]


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