We’ve been getting some great iStopMotion submissions from Youtubers lately! Check out this animation by Youtuber Jelly Eyes. Not only is it a great example of how smooth your iStopMotion videos can be, but it has some awesome sound effects too! Jelly Eyes crafted this film about a crazy car chase using a Logitech webcam and iStopMotion for Mac.

“iStopMotion is a software that gives great results without the usual frustrations and steep learning curve,” they say.

Be sure to watch the video above for some great tips on visual effects, adding audio and of course, creating a flawless animation with iStopMotion and the props you have lying around at home! Are you interested in submitting your own iStopMotion animation? Follow the traffic flow and send it to us here!

When we last heard from Rachel, the Sydney, Australia native was beginning to get comfortable with the ins and outs of iStopMotion, using the software to give life to her claymation characters, Spacedog and Alligatorman.

After 8 episodes, it’s clear that Rachel knows a thing or two about bringing her creations to life! As seen in the latest episode, “All Tied Up,” the character’s movements are seamless and lifelike, part of what makes their interstellar shenanigans so enjoyable to watch.

To see what’s got Spacedog and Alligatorman “All Tied Up,” watch the latest episode above.

Don’t forget to stop by www.adventuresofspacedog.com to stay up to date on the latest episodes and tips from Rachel on the claymation process!

London artist, Tessa Holmes, has established herself as a successful printmaker, having taught the subject at the London College of Communication for over 12 years.

Most recently, she’s taken her art in a new direction, using her animalgamation pieces as inspiration. Her new creative direction has led to the development of her fascinating concept, “wiromals,” wire sculptures that are brought to life with the help of iStopMotion.

Tessa says, “I have wanted to animate my work for a long time - but equipment, technical ability and cost has always prevented me from doing this. iStopMotion is a bit of magic. Such an easy process: quick, simple and with immediate results. Now I have that ability to make my characters live - what a thrill! The app has enabled me to put my ideas into practice and push my work in a different direction, inspiring me to think outside of the box.”

As of now, she’s created two of these expressive shorts, but has plans to develop a whole series featuring movement based activities and simple story lines.

Although Tessa is still exploring the all capabilities and features of iStopMotion, she already has some favorites.

“The green screen capability is great as well as the drawing tool – drawing directly onto the frames is brilliant!” she says.

We can’t wait to see how Tessa’s wiromals evolve. She’s even considering making them 3D in the future! For more on Tessa’s work, please visit her website here.