Watch an army of dancing cat figurines put on a performance via stop motion animation. This video must have taken forever to make! It takes some major talent to coordinate the movements of so many tiny characters and then have the stop motion come out so smoothly. I love how the performance becomes more chaotic as the video progresses and other animals are introduced into the mix.
Stop motion performance by an army of dancing cat figurines
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Before "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," Rankin-Bass produced "The New Adventures of Pinnochio"
The Rankin-Bass animation studio is best known for the 1964 television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as well as The Little Drummer Boy (1968), Frosty the Snowman (1969), and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970). But in 1960, it produced a 130-episode television series called The New Adventures of Pinocchio using the same "Animagic"… READ THE REST
Abid is a magnificently ornate stop motion film created by artist Pramod Pati in 1972
In 1972, Pramod Pati created a short stop motion film called "Abid." We watch Pati repeatedly paint abstract patterns on the walls of his room within five minutes. Additionally, he decorates the walls with sculptures, clothing, and other 2D media. At 4:05, he even paints similar patterns on his own face. There is something quite… READ THE REST
Two clay heads face each other on a table
Factual conversation by Jan Švankmajer is a 3-minute stop-motion animation in which two clay heads face each other on a table and attempt to communicate through visual gestures. Words are replaced with items such as a buttery knife and a slice of toast that pop out of the heads' mouths. Miscommunication happens between the heads… READ THE REST
Upgrade your home or office security with this smart camera for $40
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're looking to step up your home or office security, then a reliable door camera might be looking into. While you're away, the X1 Indoor Security Camera by Bosma can stand vigilant… READ THE REST
Get a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for super cheap
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When it comes to technology, Microsoft has been on top of the game for decades. With every new innovation that comes out, the tech company certainly does an excellent job of keeping its… READ THE REST
Purchase a discounted Samsung Galaxy Tab A during our big refurb sale
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