Animated clips are quite popular today, especially as many blockbuster films have performed exceptionally well at the box office. In recent years, numerous development tools have emerged, with some specifically focusing on the stop-motion animation technique. AnimaShooter is one such tool that enables users to create intricate clips using this animation method.

AnimaShooter is a powerful tool designed specifically for stop-motion animation, allowing creators to bring their visions to life with precision and ease, developed by Animation Technologies from Russia. It streamlines the animation process, enabling animators of all skill levels to focus on creativity rather than technical hurdles. It supports both frame-by-frame shooting and real-time preview, allowing animators to see how their movements and adjustments impact the overall animation as they work. This immediate feedback is invaluable, as it helps in achieving smooth transitions and fluid motion.

AnimaShooter supports for high-performance DSLR cameras, which can significantly improves the quality of the resulting films, ensuring that users can produce detailed and captivating professional videos. It also features a RAM-preview module to help users review their work before finalizing and publishing it, the ability to flip frames both horizontally and vertically, and additional functions such as time-lapse and rotoscoping. It can work seamlessly with a wide range of powerful Canon models, including the EOS 6D, 7D, 1100D, and 40D.

Once a suitable device is connected to AnimaShooter, users can begin recording motion. In addition to capturing footage from the camera, users can also import local photos or images to enhance their animations, greatly improving the final output. An RGB histogram is available for accuracy, and a gridded background can be activated for more precise placement of graphical elements. Once users are satisfied with their creations, they can export videos in various common formats, such as MPEG4, OGV, and WebM.

In summary, AnimaShooter is a valuable tool for anyone interested in creating stop-motion animated clips. It allows users to incorporate DSLR camera feeds and add local images for a more personalized final product. Whether you are a budding animator looking to explore the world of stop-motion or a seasoned professional aiming to refine your craft, it provides a rich suite of features that encourages creativity and facilitates the production of captivating animated stories.

// Key Features //

Feature	Description
DSLR Cameras	Use AnimaShooter Capture to create stop motion movies with Canon DSLR cameras (most Canon DSLR cameras with Live View support). You can set the shutter speed, aperture value, white balance, and ISO directly from the program.
Automatic Camera Detection	AnimaShooter detects your camera automatically.
Web-camera	Use web-camera to capture action figures, still photos, drawings or images of plasticine or clay.
Direct Access to Captured Images (RAW/JPG/TIFF files)	Captured high-res images are saved in an easily-accessible directory.
Live View Magnification	Use magnification functionality to zoom on a section of the Live View image (AnimaShooter Capture only).
Range Tool and Playback Markers	Use Range Tool and its left and right markers to control RAM-preview playback or to set the range of frames to be exported.
Exposure Compensation	Exposure compensation feature can make image brighter or darker. Feature available if mode dial is set to P, Tv, Av, or A-DEP modes (AnimaShooter Capture only).
Printable X-Sheet (Dope Sheet)	X-Sheet (Dope Sheet) updates automatically. Whether you are using letter or A4 paper sizes, you can always save your x-sheet as a printable PDF file.
Auxiliary Monitor	You can send main view to second monitor (video village).
Blend Modes	Set blend mode to determine how Captured, Reference and Live View layers are blended into each other, depending on the light condition and colors in your scene. Difference mode. In this mode only differences between camera and captured image are visible. Useful when camera or set was accidentally bumped and you need to line-up a shot.
High-res RAM-Preview Playback	Use Ram-preview to check your work before creating output. You can playback either your rotoscope frames or proxies of your full-resolution images. Smooth playback at up to 30 frames per second.
Multicapture	Capture multiple frames with one click.
Import any Image or Sequence	Create an animation from a sequence of images made outside of AnimaShooter.
Export Image Sequence	Export sequence of PNG, JPG, TIFF or WEBP images.
Export Video	Export video: WebM video, OGV video, or classic AVI or uncompressed video. You can also export your work as an WebP animation.
Video Effects	Apply various effects when exporting video.
Antiflicker	Use Antiflicker video effect to reduce flicker for stop-motion animation.
RGB Histogram	Use layered RGB Histogram to ensure accuracy.
Live View Scopes Window	Waveform shows the intensity of both the luminance (brightness) and chrominance (color) levels of an image. The Vectorscope displays the hue and the amount of color in an image.
Save Camera Settings in Project	AnimaShooter saves your camera’s settings and restores them when you reopen the project.
Rotoscope Layer + Onionskin	Use Rotoscope and Onionskin features on pictures imported into the AnimaShooter.
Control AnimaShooter via Keypad	Use shortcuts with either your keyboard’s right-hand number pad or separate numeric keypad.
Paths (Motion Paths/Guides)	You can add to the project any number of vector lines (Paths) that can be used as guides or motion paths.
Filters (Frame Adjustments)	Reduce video noise or sequence noise on export. Change contrast and saturation. Quickly test your adjustments with smooth preview.
Chromakey Preview Effect for RAM-preview and Export	Chromakey Preview is an effect useful with RAM-preview to promptly test your set if you use the color background for further keying.
Video Player	You can play any video (your encoded video or reference videos) in a separate window.
Quick Toggle	Press spacebar to toggle between live and captured frames.
Image Review	Check all images at full-resolution. Check for focus or over/underexposed areas with AnimaShooter Image Preview Window.
Timeline	View all the frames in sequence to easily move, duplicate single or group of frames.
Auto Capture (Time Lapse)	Auto capture (Time Lapse) feature makes capturing images so easy as it was never before.
Loop Single (Flip-Flop / Auto Toggle)	You can toggle between Live View and captured frames with adjustable speed.
Autosave	AnimaShooter can save project file automatically.
Import video	Import video into your project by means of turning it’s frames into a sequence of still images. Note, audio track will not be imported.

// Edition Statement //

AppNee provides the AnimaShooter Capture Edition multilingual full installers and unlocked files, as well as portable full registered versions for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit.

// Installation Notes //

for v3.9.3:

1. Download and install AnimaShooter
2. Copy the unlocked files to installation folder and overwrite
3. Done

// Related Links //

• AnimaShooter Editions Comparison
• AnimaShooter Capture User Manual
• Supported DSLR Cameras

// Download URLs //

License	Version	Download	Size
Capture Edition	v3.9.3		30.5 MB

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