puppetoon
Definition
Noun - A type of animated film using three-dimensional puppets: A "puppetoon" is a motion picture created by filming a series of small, articulated puppets in slightly different positions to simulate movement when projected at normal speed. This technique is a form of stop-motion animation, specifically using puppets rather than drawings or clay figures.
Usage Examples
- (An animated film using three-dimensional puppets.)
- (The stop-motion animation film.)
Advanced Usage
- "puppetoon technique": the specific method of animating puppets frame by frame.
- The puppetoon technique requires patience, as each puppet must be repositioned slightly for every frame. (The stop-motion animation method using puppets.)
Variants and Related Words
- Puppeteer (n): a person who manipulates puppets, especially in live performances or puppetoon films.
- The puppeteer carefully adjusted the puppet's arm for the next shot. (The person controlling the puppet.)
- Puppetry (n): the art of making and manipulating puppets.
- Puppetry has evolved from live theatre to include puppetoon films. (The craft of puppetry.)
Synonyms
- Stop-motion animation: a broader term for any film made by moving objects frame by frame.
- Claymation: a specific type of stop-motion using clay figures, but not identical to puppetoon.
- Puppet animation: a general term for animated films using puppets.
Related Idioms
- Pull the strings: to control events or people secretly, as a puppeteer controls a puppet.
- The director pulled the strings behind the puppetoon production. (Controlled the process indirectly.)