Animatives – Stop Motion 2.0

Animatives is a powerful stop motion and timelapse app that blends traditional techniques with virtual elements to create rich, multidimensional animations. It emphasizes user-friendly, frame-by-frame control while expanding creative possibilities through the integration of digital objects, drawing, and a flexible workflow. It is designed for anyone who wants to animate ideas—from kids and students to content creators and professionals.

What makes Animatives unique

• A mix of real and virtual objects to add depth and narrative richness to your projects
• Frame-by-frame precision with object-oriented animation (focuses on objects rather than layers)
• Draw directly in-app and bring drawings to life with animation
• Easy storytelling and quick production for product videos, tutorials, or playful stories
• Lightweight yet capable toolset that scales from simple sketches to complex scenes

Key Features

• Stop Motion 2.0 frame-by-frame control for precise motion
• Record drawings and playback your entire drawing process
• Mix traditional stop motion with virtual objects (crop, draw, and animate inside the app)
• Stop Motion with Paper Cutouts and Stop Motion with Virtual Objects
• Stop Motion with a combination of real-world items and digital elements
• Traditional Timelapse with easy capture and compilation
• Create kid-friendly stories (e.g., Peppa Pig or South Park-inspired scenarios) with simple controls
• Intuitive, beginner-friendly interface that reduces the emphasis on complex timelines and layers
• Frame-level editing: add, edit, move frames; object-focused edits ensure smooth motion
• Path drawing and curve transitions for objects (location, size, rotation, transparency)
• Flexible aspect ratios and export options (Square, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, circle)
• Export up to 4K MP4 or GIF; 360p to 4K support
• Add music, sounds, and voiceovers to timelines
• Import from multiple sources: photos, video frames, cloud storage, Files app, and web URLs
• Custom fonts and music/sounds via in-app integrations (Google Font, Creazilla, Apple Music, Freesound.org, etc.)
• Cloud Idea Store with featured projects; Pro+ users can store and share privately across devices

How Animatives Works

1. Create a frame-by-frame sequence using real cameras or in-app drawing tools.
2. Add virtual objects or crop/import real drawings to animate within the scene.
3. Apply object-focused edits with curves and transitions to achieve the desired motion.
4. Export your project as MP4 or GIF (up to 4K) and share or publish.

Use Cases

• Traditional stop motion with hands-on objects
• Stop motion with virtual objects to add depth
• Timelapse with integrated drawing or object animation
• Educational animations for classrooms and projects
• Short marketing or product videos with engaging visuals

Who Animatives is For

• Kids and Students: unleash creativity with approachable tools
• Educators: engage learners with interactive animations
• Content Creators: elevate visuals for social media, tutorials, or storytelling
• Artists: convert sketches into living animations

Availability

• iPhone and iPad: Download available
• Android version: In development; Android Waiting List sign-up available

Tutorials and Support

• Tutorials section with beginner-friendly videos and walkthroughs
• Ongoing updates and user feedback incorporated into feature development

Safety and Best Practices

• Designed for personal, educational, and creative use
• Respect copyright and avoid misusing templates or assets in ways that could infringe on others’ rights