<h2 id="my-webcam-doesnt-work-what-should-i-do">My webcam doesn't work, what should I do?</h2>
The first thing to do is to check that Zu3D or Cloud Stop Motion has the correct camera selected. 
You can choose which webcam Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion use by opening the settings and selecting your preferred connected camera. 
Zu3D Windows 
Go to Settings &gt; Camera Settings and choose the correct camera 
Zu3D Mac 
Go to Settings &gt; Camera and tick the webcam you wish to use. 
Cloud Stop Motion 
Click on the camera icon on the left hand side of the screen to open the pop-out menu, then select the cog tab and find your correct camera in the drop down menu. (Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera') 
If you can't see the webcam listed, please check for any anti-virus software which may be blocking access to your webcam. 
If you can see that the webcam listed, but no image is displayed, please can you make sure that no other program is using it, for example Skype or a laptop's built in webcam software, and that any 'privacy' slide/cover located on the lens is open. 
You can also try using the webcam in another program. On Mac you could try with Facetime, or on Windows you can download and use this Microsoft test utility <a href="https://www.zu3d.com/media/1118/amcap.zip?ref=cloud-stop-motion.ghost.io">AM Capture Download</a> to see if your camera is recognised by your computer. 
If you do see the image in AM Capture or another program, but it is still not working in Zu3D or Cloud Stop Motion, please contact us providing as much information as possible about your camera and any error messages you receive, we will do our best to resolve the issue and get you back animating!
<h2 id="why-is-the-picture-from-my-webcam-slow-or-laggy">Why is the picture from my webcam slow or laggy?</h2>
This can be caused by a Windows update breaking certain compression settings. 
In Zu3D, try changing it by going to Settings &gt; Camera Settings and clicking the 'advanced' tab at the bottom. Change the compression dropdown to something other than MJPG. Try YUY2 (if that's an option), or, if that's not an option, please just try changing it to something different from what it is on at the moment.If you are still having problems, please contact us and we will investigate further to help try and work out what the root cause of the problem is for you.
<h2 id="can-i-use-a-digital-camera-or-video-camera-instead-of-a-webcam">Can I use a digital camera or video camera instead of a webcam?</h2>
Our animation software packages need a live feed streamed to the computer to be able to capture an image. Unfortunately, most digital cameras do not offer this - unless they have a webcam mode (such as some high-end 'mirrorless' cameras). 
Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion are designed to work with any webcam - integrated or external. It is easy for you to import any pictures taken on your digital camera into Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion, but you will not get the benefits of the live image or onion skinning, which are incredibly useful features whilst in the midst of animating!
<h2 id="how-do-i-change-the-webcam-zu3d-uses">How do I change the webcam Zu3D uses?</h2>
Changing which webcam Zu3D uses is a simple process of changing the settings. 
Windows 
Go to Settings &gt; Camera Settings and choose the correct camera 
Mac 
Go to Settings &gt; Camera and tick the webcam you want to use. 
(Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera')
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<h2 id="how-do-i-change-the-webcam-cloud-stop-motion-uses">How do I change the webcam Cloud Stop Motion uses?</h2>
You can easily change which webcam Cloud Stop Motion uses by altering the settings. 
Click on the camera icon on the left hand side of the screen to open the pop-out menu, then select the cog tab and find your correct camera in the drop down menu. (Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera')

<h2 id="how-do-i-focus-my-animation-webcam">How do I focus my Animation webcam?</h2>
Our HD Animation-Webcams have a rotatable, grooved black bezel around their lens. Simply twist this to focus - this can be done whilst connected and 'live' so you can ensure you are focused on the correct character/object. (It can sometimes be quite stiff to move, so may require some force to initially free it up)
<h2 id="my-webcam-still-doesnt-work-even-after-checking-all-these-questions-what-should-i-do">My webcam still doesn't work even after checking all these questions, what should I do?</h2>
If you have checked through all the above and your webcam still doesn't work, it may unfortunately be faulty. 
If you purchased the webcam from us, or inside one of our kits, please get in touch with as much information as possible, including you proof of purchase, so we can look to arrange a replacement if it is deemed to be faulty and still under warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions about using webcams and animation software

Webcam Frequently Asked Questions

General Webcam Questions



My webcam doesn't work, what should I do?


The first thing to do is to check that Zu3D or Cloud Stop Motion has the correct camera selected.

You can choose which webcam Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion use by opening the settings and selecting your preferred connected camera.

Zu3D Windows

Go to Settings > Camera Settings and choose the correct camera

Zu3D Mac

Go to Settings > Camera and tick the webcam you wish to use.

Cloud Stop Motion

Click on the camera icon on the left hand side of the screen to open the pop-out menu, then select the cog tab and find your correct camera in the drop down menu. (Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera')

If you can't see the webcam listed, please check for any anti-virus software which may be blocking access to your webcam.

If you can see that the webcam listed, but no image is displayed, please can you make sure that no other program is using it, for example Skype or a laptop's built in webcam software, and that any 'privacy' slide/cover located on the lens is open.

You can also try using the webcam in another program. On Mac you could try with Facetime, or on Windows you can download and use this Microsoft test utility AM Capture Download to see if your camera is recognised by your computer.

If you do see the image in AM Capture or another program, but it is still not working in Zu3D or Cloud Stop Motion, please contact us providing as much information as possible about your camera and any error messages you receive, we will do our best to resolve the issue and get you back animating!



Why is the picture from my webcam slow or laggy?


This can be caused by a Windows update breaking certain compression settings.

In Zu3D, try changing it by going to Settings > Camera Settings and clicking the 'advanced' tab at the bottom. Change the compression dropdown to something other than MJPG. Try YUY2 (if that's an option), or, if that's not an option, please just try changing it to something different from what it is on at the moment.If you are still having problems, please contact us and we will investigate further to help try and work out what the root cause of the problem is for you.



Can I use a digital camera or video camera instead of a webcam?


Our animation software packages need a live feed streamed to the computer to be able to capture an image. Unfortunately, most digital cameras do not offer this - unless they have a webcam mode (such as some high-end 'mirrorless' cameras).

Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion are designed to work with any webcam - integrated or external. It is easy for you to import any pictures taken on your digital camera into Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion, but you will not get the benefits of the live image or onion skinning, which are incredibly useful features whilst in the midst of animating!





How do I change the webcam Zu3D uses?


Changing which webcam Zu3D uses is a simple process of changing the settings.

Windows

Go to Settings > Camera Settings and choose the correct camera

Mac

Go to Settings > Camera and tick the webcam you want to use.

(Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera')






How do I change the webcam Cloud Stop Motion uses?


You can easily change which webcam Cloud Stop Motion uses by altering the settings.

Click on the camera icon on the left hand side of the screen to open the pop-out menu, then select the cog tab and find your correct camera in the drop down menu. (Our HD Animation-Webcam usually displays as 'USB camera')



Using One Of Our HD Animation Webcams



How do I focus my Animation webcam?


Our HD Animation-Webcams have a rotatable, grooved black bezel around their lens. Simply twist this to focus - this can be done whilst connected and 'live' so you can ensure you are focused on the correct character/object. (It can sometimes be quite stiff to move, so may require some force to initially free it up)



My webcam still doesn't work even after checking all these questions, what should I do?


If you have checked through all the above and your webcam still doesn't work, it may unfortunately be faulty.

If you purchased the webcam from us, or inside one of our kits, please get in touch with as much information as possible, including you proof of purchase, so we can look to arrange a replacement if it is deemed to be faulty and still under warranty.


Webcams FAQs

It is so easy to get started and we were making our own films in no time. Then
as we played with it more we had a brilliant time adding sound effects and music
from the collection the comes with it. You can also add titles and text. Now we
are just starting to play with green screening effect which means we can change
the backdrop to anything we like - including video filmed on my phone!
The camera in the kit good for getting started quickly, an you can also use your
smartphone as a wireless camera so you can make some really high quality stuff.
Love it!

review-us

Florence Valladares

I wrote a review of Zu3D a couple of weeks ago, but have now decided to write a
completely amended version of it. Why? Because the original review mentioned a
few problems we had been having with the software, and we have now moved past
those problems.

The reason we have moved past those problems is, quite simply, because of the
incredible responsiveness of the Zu3D team in responding to and solving our
issues. As a result of this, I can’t praise them highly enough in terms of their
customer support. It really has been excellent!

I teach Digital Media to students in the 10 - 13 years range. Every second year,
we focus on stop-motion animation techniques, with each small group of students
spending seven 90 minute sessions on the topic.

Until this year, we had been using iStopMotion in conjunction with another app
called iGlasses (which provides us with manual control over the webcams we use).
Unfortunately, recent OS versions (we are Mac-based) haven't allowed these two
apps to work together, so I had been looking for an alternative. After a decent
trial session of Zu3D, it seemed like a no-brainer for our purposes.

We have now completed a seven week cycle with our first batch of students, and I
must say I am very pleased that we moved from iStopMotion to Zu3D. A few weeks
ago, due to the issues I mentioned earlier, I wasn’t so sure. Now I am a
complete convert. In addition to the great customer support we have been
receiving, here are a few other things I really like about Zu3D:

- The interface is very kid-friendly, while sacrificing nothing in terms of
functionality
- The ability to layer multiple video and audio tracks provides great
flexibility
- The timeline displays the actual previous frame contents, rather than just an
indicator of those frames.
- Manipulating audio and video in the timeline is simple and intuitive
- The documentation is fairly comprehensive and easy to read.
- The ability to add text, sound effects and other post-production factors, even
though we still use iMovie for most of these things, makes for a very
comprehensive and versatile production package, as do the facilities for such
things as drawing on screen, chroma-keying, importing images (even png images
with transparent backgrounds - very cool) and adding “scenery”.

Are there any areas for improvement? Of course. I have yet to use any piece of
software where this hasn’t been the case. But to be fair, these things are often
subjective and come down to individual preferences in terms of work-flow. As an
example, I would like the ability to set defaults for most variables, or to
click and drag media directly from the desktop or other folder into the
timeline, rather than using an import function. But these are relatively minor
details in the greater scheme of things,

Before making the move to Zu3D, I trialled a number of different pieces of
animation software. I have to say that I found nothing that compares to Zu3D in
terms of being a flexible and comprehensive, easy to use, all-ages stop-motion
package. Let’s add to that the superb customer support and sheer value for
money, and Zu3D is a total winner as far as I’m concerned.

Simon C. Williams

Could not be more impressed. Purchased as a gift for my 9-year-old in
anticipation of school shutdowns. Seemed like a fun indoor activity.

Software installation was easy - does not come with or require a CD-ROM, you
download from the web and then enter the code on the manual that is included.
Very good because many computers don’t have a CD-ROM drive anymore.

Using the software is super easy. Camera is decent for the purposes we are using
it, but it is not a particularly “amazing quality” camera. It has adjustable
focus, lens cap, integrated lights and an adjustable base - definitely exceeded
my expectations. The clay and backgrounds that came with the kit were a nice
addition.

I tested out the software and camera before handing it over to my son and I was
able to make a 10 second clip, plus add music, sound effects and voice recording
— all in less than 10 minutes. I love that you can save the video to your
computer or post directly to YouTube! Best purchase I’ve made in a while!!
Thanks for delivering a great product!

Tararaa

Product is very easy to use. My class at school, as well as my son and daughter,
thoroughly enjoy using it. (KS2 age). Very instinctive to use. Fantastic
service. Originally purchased it about 7yrs ago and when trying to set it up on
my new laptop, the service from David at the help desk was second to none.
Emailing me back and forth until it was sorted....took so long as I
misunderstood what I was doing! Would highly recommend.

review

michelle w.

Initially when I downloaded the 7 day free trial, there were issues with the
software (iOS) and I was very disheartened. However....... the team behind this
kit were absolutely superb in every way. Their contact was second to none and
they worked tirelessly to solve problems that I was having. As a result I
brought the full package with the web cam and haven't looked back! I have now
made a number of stop motion videos with the kids and a few more adult based
ones not for kids, to wind up my mates.
I have not had any issues with the web cam that just plugs and plays and those
that gave low reviews saying you can do the same on a free downloadable app.....
you clearly are not using this to its full potential.
As a Mac user, there are a number of apps that you can use to assist in editing
videos and adding in sound, creating .gip files etc, you just have to research
and find them. The options that are available included in this software are also
very very good.
All in all this is the whole package that when I was a kid I always wanted but
was always so expensive. Now as an adult I can re-live my childhood and bring my
children into the world of animation!
All elee I would say is watch and learn the tutorial videos, they are very good
if you stick to the rules as a way to learn the basics.

The Wonk

Bought this for our nine year old and he loves it. Simple to use but with some
great powerful features. Swift friendly customer support when I wanted to move
the product to another laptop.

Christopher Nicholls

Frequently Asked Questions for Cloud Stop Motion & Zu3D Animation software. Find support and knowledge base articles offering easy to follow help

Cloud Stop Motion & Zu3D FAQ and Knowledge Base for Support

If you are looking to find helpful hints and tips, or solutions to common experiences while animating with us, you have come to the right place!


We have collected all our easy-to-follow user guides, support articles, and solutions together to store them in our Knowledge Base!


Please follow this link to have a browse and see if we can help improve your user experience of our Animation Software and HD Animation-Webcams:


 * Cloud Stop Motion and Zu3D 'FAQ' and Knowledge Base solutions


So you know, we're always adding to and updating our Knowledge Base, so be sure to pop back regularly and keep an eye out for any new tips as they land!


Have a burning question which you feel should be included in our public Knowledge Base? Fill in our online contact form to receive a personalized response to your query, as well as potentially have your response turned into a new support article!


Happy Animating!


FAQs and Knowledge Base solutions

My three children aged 4, 7 and 11 have spent hours using this software and
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It is not often that you can find something
educational, creative and fun that can keep such a broad age range entertained.
Very impressive, and easy to use technology worth every penny. Well done zu3d!!

testimonials

Rachael

Zu3D is a brilliant piece of software providing powerful animation tools in an
intuitive and easy to use package. 
We could all use it within minutes, and it has provided many hours of creative
entertainment. It has even helped with several school projects and
presentations.
Our 8 yr old commented ‘It just great to see my toys come to life’, out 10 yr
old ‘It’s proper animation, made simple and fun’.
The support we have received from the company when we needed an updated license
code for a new computer was excellent. 
We would highly recommend this product and it would make a perfect Christmas
gift for the whole family. 
Thanks, ZU3D for a great product and customer service.

Kind regards, James, Douglas and Hamish Shorrock.

See how easy it is to get animating with Cloud Stop Motion, animate, add sound, import pictures, add speech bubbles and titles and credits

Cloud Stop Motion Tutorials



Here are a series of short tutorials showing you how to get started with Cloud
Stop Motion. We are hoping to add more regularly, so please let us know if there
are any specific tutorials you would like to see or feel you would find useful!

A Quick Overview of Cloud Stop Motion
A Quick Overview of Cloud Stop Motion
This short video gives you a quick whiz through all the Cloud Stop Motion
animation features, so you can easily see just what you can do!

Duration: 43 seconds

Cloud Stop Motion Tutorial
Cloud Stop Motion Tutorial
How to make a complete 'animated film' in Cloud Stop Motion - Includes capturing
frames, deleting frames, 'copying, pasting and reversing clips', and importing
pictures from your own collection.
Please note, there is no voiceover in this tutorial.

Duration: 10 minutes 31s

Record sound
Record sound
Watch and learn how to record your own sound directly into Cloud Stop Motion.
For example, you could record; dialogue, sound effects, narration or perhaps a
song!

Duration: 1 minute 59s

Import sound
Import sound
Here we show you how to import music and/or sound effects from the included
extensive libraries directly into your Cloud Stop Motion Project, and then add
the sound clip to your animation!

Duration: 1 minute 51s

Trim sounds
Trim sounds
Find out just how easy it is to adjust the length of an audio track on the Cloud
Stop Motion timeline. We offer three different ways to allow you to create the
perfect accompanying sound track.

Duration: 2 minutes 58s

Import image files
Import image files
Want to know how to import images from your computer or device straight into
your project? Cloud Stop Motion allows you to capture images directly into your
animation timeline from your device's camera or external webcam, but did you
know you can also manually import any images already stored on your device with
ease!

Duration: 1 minute 52s

Copy, paste and reverse a clip
Copy, paste and reverse a clip
Quickly learn how you can save time by reversing clips in Cloud Stop Motion to
build up repeating patterns, such as waving or blinking.

Duration: 1 minute 52s

Change the speed of your animation
Change the speed of your animation
Fancy making movies with fewer frames (ideal for our younger animators!), or
test your abilities by adding extra detail when working with more frames? Cloud
Stop Motion defaults to play 12 frames per second, but you can easily reduce or
increase the frame rate to speed up or slow down your animation.

Duration: 1 minute 50s

Change the name of your animation project
Change the name of your animation project
This fleeting tutorial shows you how simple it is to rename your Cloud Stop
Motion project, instead of sticking with the default 'My Animation'

Duration: 19 seconds

Cloud Stop Motion Tutorial Videos

Learn how to use all the features of Zu3D, animation, green screening, rig removal, drawing tools, speech bubbles

Zu3D Tutorials

Here you can see Zu3D in action, master the basics, or delve into learning how
you can remove multiple colour backgrounds with the built-in green screening
tools. 

Zu3D Overview Tutorial
Zu3D Overview Tutorial
First up is our introduction tutorial which covers the key features available
within Zu3D - and it's a great place for all to start! You'll quickly gain a
solid understanding of our comprehensive software and its huge potential.

Zu3D iPad Tutorial
Zu3D iPad Tutorial
An introduction to using all the key features of Zu3D on an iPad - which is
intentionally very similar to using Zu3D on a PC or Mac.
Duration: 6 mins 30s

Green Screening Introduction
Green Screening Introduction
This introductive tutorial (without narration) shows just what is possible using
the 'green screening' feature available within Zu3D.
Duration: 54s

More Green Screening
More Green Screening
Following on from our basic intorduction, this next tutorial shows the process
of applying the 'green screening' effect to your film in more detail. Learn how
to take away two different background colours from your film, adjust the
tolerance for each colour, apply the 'green screening effect' to your whole
film, and use the rubber and replacer tools to complete and refine the visual
effect.

Duration: 6 mins 45s

Green Screen Live Action Video
Green Screen Live Action Video
Green Screening isn't just for your characters and animations. This tutorial
shows you how to import a live action video into Zu3D, and then apply 'green
screening' techniques to remove the background and replace it with something
else...

Duration: 5 mins

How to combine live action video and stop motion with Zu3D on an iPad
How to combine live action video and stop motion with Zu3D on an iPad
Another short tutorial - this one focuses on showing you how to get set up to
combine your stop-motion animation with live action video on an iPad by using
the green screening tools!

Duration: 54 seconds

Rig Removal on the iPad
Rig Removal on the iPad
Rig removal, or 'the magic rubber' feature of Zu3D, allows you to remove 'rigs'
(such as strings, bits of Lego, or your hands!) from frames when filming in
front of a real (not green screened) background. The idea is simple - first, you
capture a frame of the background without any characters. Then you use this
'background frame' to draw over (rub out) the rig. Still not quite sure what we
mean? Watch on...

Duration: 4 mins

Combining live action video with 2D animation
Combining live action video with 2D animation
Effortlessly use Zu3D to combine live action video with 2D drawn animation. This
simple technique can produce some exciting films! Just watch Not a Stick
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSwiFSFq5t4], where children are filmed
imagining all the different things a stick could be, to see what we mean, and
hopefully start giving you ideas for future projects!

Duration: 11 mins

Introduction to drawing tools
Introduction to drawing tools
The drawing tools in Zu3D can be utilised to create simple hand drawn animations
in moments. This feature can be used to great effect to create wonderful dran
animations simply.

Duration: 1 min 24s

How to use the Remote camera App
How to use the Remote Camera App
Fancy using your iPad, smartphone or tablet as a high resolution remote camera
for Zu3D on a PC or Mac? No problem with our free 'Remote Camera App'. The app
can even be used to import videos straight from your device's camera roll into
Zu3D on your desktop machine! Watch now to see how...

Duration: 3 mins

How to import video from an iOS device using the remote camera app
How to import video from an iOS device using the remote camera app
Need to know how to import video directly from an iPhone or iPad into Zu3D on a
desktop machine? This nifty little feature provides a quick and easy way for you
to get live action video which has been filmed on your device into your project
and ready to be combined with animation!

Duration: 1min 15s

Automagic Frame Capture
Automagic Frame Capture
Zu3D's 'Automagic Frame Capture' feature can be used to automatically take a
frame every time your hand leaves the shot.

When enabled, this feature looks for movement in front of the camera. When the
movement stops, Zu3D detects this and captures your frame!

Duration: 1 min

Zu3D Tutorial Videos

See what you can create with your Zu3D Animatin Kit! Create animated movies quickly and easily

Zu3D Animation Kit Films



Stop motion animation is an amazing and fully immersive film making technique -
the only limitation really is your imagination!  Below you can see a selection
of some of our favourite stop motion films.  The following have mostly been
created in Zu3D or Cloud Stop Motion, by animators between the ages of 4 and
100.

Year 6 Autumn Fireworks
Year 6 Autumn Fireworks
Pupils at Sandringham School have created a wonderful film about autumn and
fireworks using natural materials for their fantastic stop motion animation! 
Made with Zu3D

Where's my baby?‌
Where's my baby?
Combining stop motion animation and live action through the added medium of
green-screening (intuitively possible within Zu3D) is one of our favourite
things. In this fun film a (toy stop motion) dinosaur comes to the school in
search of its missing baby... Created with and by children aged 5-6!



Dinosaurs in Space
Dinosaurs in Space
There is something very special and exciting about being able to grab a bit of
modelling clay, squish it around a bit, and bring some characters to life. And
what could be more cool than finding Dinosaurs in Space??

Save our wildlife
Save our wildlife
A moving production by one of young animators, Sofia, highlighting the horrors
of elephant poaching.

Time-lapse Examples‌‌‌
Time-lapse Examples
Another great use for the process of stop motion animation is to create
'time-lapse' films. Here are some fantastic examples, all made in Zu3D!

Tie fight at the morning table‌
Tie fight at the morning table
A brilliant, fun little film, made in Zu3D, using a number of techniques - 
including green screening across multiple video tracks!

‌‌Moon Landing
Moon Landing
Demonstrating knowledge, re-enacting historical events, humor and storytelling,
this fabulous little film has it all! An animated Lego version of the first ever
moon landing.‌

Narnia
Narnia
Using drawing and cut out paper, shadows and silhouettes, the essence of wintery
Narnia is captured beautifully in this stunning film by children from
Sandringham school.

Dragon who ate our school
Dragon who ate our school
Inspired by the famous poem, this cleverly produced film combines live action
video with cut-out stop motion animation and green screening. Look out for the
moment the dragon gets it's lunch...!

Monkey
Monkey
Nothing beats turning some modelling clay into a character, and bringing them to
life through the magic of stop motion animation! This film does that
wonderfully!

Frog and Fly
Frog and Fly
Simple cut out animation, showing just how easy it is to 'create' with our stop
motion software.


Zu3D Showreel
Zu3D Showreel
A showreel of films created in our very own Zu3D stop motion animation software.

Example Films

Get going with your Zu3D Animation  kit, download the software, set up your stage and get animating!

Zu3D Animation Kit - Getting Started

Now that you have your Zu3D Animation Kit, we can't wait to get you up and animating straight away! You will have a 'Getting Started' leaflet in the box with instructions for installing Zu3D on Windows, Macs and iPads. There are 2 unique licence codes on the back of your Animation Handbook, meaning you can install Zu3D on 2 different machines/iPads!

You can download Zu3D from here and then enter your licence code to activate Zu3D.


Zu3D for Windows


Zu3D for Mac


Zu3D iPad App


Your Zu3D Animation Handbook will help you get up and running with animating and contains lots of tips and tricks!



Here are the instruction leaflets that are in your kit:

Getting Started on a PC or Mac


Getting Started on an iPad.







Did you know you can turn your animation kit box into a mini stage and set. Just slot in the background or green screen and away you go! These instructions show you how:

Animation Kit Stage





Fancy using a phone or tablet as a remote camera to stream images to your Windows PC or Mac instead of using a webcam? You can download the Zu3D Remote Camera App from the App Store or Google Play for free! Just follow these simple instructions:

Remote Camera App Instructions





We hope you love your Zu3D Animation Kit, if you have any problems or queries, please do get in touch and we will be very happy to help.

Getting Started with your Zu3D Animation Kit

Powerful yet easy to use animation software, green screening, rig removal, library of music and sound fx

Zu3D Software Features

Our Award-Winning Animation Kit centres around Zu3D M, which is the jam-packed,
fully-featured Animation Software you'll need to download onto your Windows, Mac
or iPad to get up and running - just check out the features awaiting you below! 
In addition to this you'll find: two perpetual licence codes for the software
(many of our animators go on to install Zu3D M on both a computer/Mac and an
iPad to ensure they can make the most of every possible opportunity to
animate!), a Zu3D HD Animation Webcam, Animation-Industry grade modelling clay (
if it's good enough for Wallace & Grommit, it's good enough for us!), a printed
'double-sided' background, and a cut-to-size sheet of green foam specifically
for your green screening functionality!





Create Animations
Create Animations
Get animating quickly by capturing frames from your webcam, iPad camera, phone
or tablet. Play your film back at any time to see how you are getting on, fiddle
around with the speed of your film (frame rate), or choose to adjust the speed
of individual clips within the film to create slow-motion or fast-action
effects! Make a mistake? Simply delete frames on the fly, or click 'undo' - it's
as easy as that!

Sound and Music
Add and Record Sound and Music
Zu3D comes with an extensive library of music and sound effects which you can
add to your film in just a few clicks. Have some of your own sound files you'd
prefer to use? Import them with ease! You can even record directly into your
Zu3D projects - add dialogue, narrate a story, explain a topic, sing!

Titles and Credits
Titles, Credits & Text
Use Zu3D's Title Editor to add titles and credits to your film. Choose from the
wide range of different pre-formatted text styles, or easily create your own.
Preview our range of visual effects on your text to decide how it enters and
exits your film - will it zoom in or spin away, or both?! Change the background 
of your titles/credits/text to one of the many Zu3D pictures, or click to browse
your machine and find your personal pictures or photos to import. Easily create
chapter headings, subtitles, speech bubbles!



Green Screening
Green Screening
You can use multiple Chroma Keys in Zu3D. This allows you to remove the
background of your animation, and replace it with a picture or a video by
overlaying the 'green screened' animation on top of any image or segment of film
you wish!

And there's more - with the ability to add unlimited video tracks, you can even
add a foreground, or 'green screen' another animation over your current movie
and background! The possibilities are endless...

Drawing Tools
Drawing Tools
Enhance your animation with the drawing tools; for example add special effects
like explosions or flames, or draw whiskers and cat ears over your characters
face.

Or, produce a completely 'mouse-drawn' animation using just the drawing tools
and 'copy to next frame' button which copies your drawn image onto the next
frame to save having to redraw that butterfly or cloud, or whatever you create,
every single time!

Rig Removal
Rig Removal
The 'Magic Rubber' allows you to erase strings or rigs or mistakenly placed
hands.

Choose a source frame that contains the same picture without the 'rig' (usually
the first photo you take back at the start of your movie before any rigs or
moving characters are in shot) and use the rubber to paint this over the frame
with the rig.

Simply the easiest way to make things appear as if they're flying...

Speech Bubbles
Speech Bubbles
Choose from a variety of different speech bubble styles to add an extra
dimension to your movie.

Then, as your skills develop, use 'Key Frames' to add effects to make the speech
bubbles grow from a mouth, or shrink and fade into the distance, or even
seemlessly move across the screen to follow the character!

Timelapse
Timelapse
Easily set Zu3D to capture a picture at regular time intervals to create an
impressive film.

Seeds growing, clouds floating, ice melting...

Use Zu3D's amazing video editing features such as 'Titles and credits' to create
your complete film.

Remote Camera App
Remote Camera App
The Zu3D Remote Camera App is a free iOS and Android App that lets you utilise
your phone or tablet's high resolution camera, instead of an integrated or
external webcam to capture your images.

It also allows you to easily to transfer videos from your phone/tablet to your
computer (even if you don't want to use them in Zu3D!).
(Not available for Zu3D on iPad)

Multiple Layers of Video
Multiple Layers of Video
In Zu3D you can have unlimited layers of video.

This allows for different films to be combined to create some amazing effects -
such as it looking as though your characters are watching a 'real' movie on
their TV, or having your character interact with an actor from one of your
favourite films - or even yourself!

Automatic Frame Capture
Automatic Frame Capture
Tired of having to keep clicking your mouse or tapping the screen to capture
your shot? Not any more - Zu3D can automatically take a frame every time your
hand leaves the shot!

Watch this video to see it in action...

Frequently Asked Questions and Support for Cloud Stop Motion

Cloud Stop Motion Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions



What devices can I use Cloud Stop Motion on?


Cloud Stop Motion runs completely within the browser on any modern device that is connected to the internet! As with most things, the more powerful your device, the better the experience. We recommend using the Chrome browser where possible, though other browsers are compatible - you can see a list here.



How much is Cloud Stop Motion?


Cloud Stop Motion is completely free to use, you only need to pay for your storage needs. We give each individual 500MB of free storage, which will give you enough space to get up and running and make a short film. You can then download that, delete from your account in the cloud, and start again on your next masterpiece, or choose to purchase access to addtional storage enabling you the ability to create bigger and bolder projects! You can see all the options by logging into Cloud Stop Motion and clicking the yellow 'Upgrade' link in the top right corner - but as a rough guide, we'd say enough storage for a keen individual animating at home with an HD webcam will cost as little as $25 for a year's storage subscription.

If you are a school or club looking to utilize our app, we are proud to advise that have a number of great value options for 'educational organizations'. Creating a free organization accounts allow you to manage an unlimited number of student accounts and groups. You'll immediately receive access to 2GB of free storage space to get your students animating, and then you can choose how much additional storage you would like according to your school size/animation ambitions.

If you log into your personal Cloud Stop Motion account and click on 'Schools/Organizations' link in the bottom right of the screen, you will be able to see a table of the different options - simply select your correct billing country located below the grid, and your appropriate pricing options will appear. As a guide, we say that an account with enough storage for approximately 30 students animating would be around $100 per year, and a larger organization account with enough storage for approximately 600 students animating would be around $600 per year - so proportionately cheaper. You can upgrade your allocated storage space at any point during your subscription period and only pay for the cost difference between the storage plans.

A top tip of ours is ensuring you remember that, once students have finished their projects, they (or you) can export their project as an MP4 file and download it to store locally, or simply export the movie directly into their Google Drive/OneDrive account, meaning they (or you) can proceed to delete the project, then empty the trash can, and free up the space the completed animation was using.

The amount of storage you need will depend on a number of factors, such as how many projects and exported films you are storing in the cloud (usually reflected by how many students are working on projects in the same term/time period), how many frames each animation contains, and what resolution the frames are being captured at.



Organization Accounts



How do I create an organization account


1.Log into Cloud Stop Motion

2.Click on the yellow - schools/organizations - link in the bottom right corner of the main Cloud Stop Motion Screen.

3.Click Create Organization Account on the next screen.

4.Select the 2GB free account and enter your school/organisation details, click Create Organization Account.

5.You will then be taken to a page where you need to set a verification code for your account, do this and click Continue.



How do I add students to my organization account?


You can import them manually or upload a spreadsheet, you will find instructions here

Guide to creating / importing students (PDF) (XLS)

How to login to Student Accounts guide (PDF))

Sample XLS file (XLS)


Cloud Stop Motion FAQs

Tutorial videos for Cloud Stop Motion and Zu3D

Zu3D And Cloud Stop Motion Tutorials

Here you can find tutorials for Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion.

Zu3D Tutorials
[https://cloud-stop-motion.ghost.io/support/tutorials/zu3d-tutorial-videos]
Cloud Stop Motion Tutorials
[https://cloud-stop-motion.ghost.io/support/tutorials/csm-tutorial-videos]

Tutorials

Everything you need to create amazing animations, Zu3D software, used in thousands of schools on PC, Mac OSX and iPads. HD animation webcam, modelling clay

Zu3D Animation Kit

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Everything you need and more to help get you creating your very own awesome stop motion adventures!



Our Award-Winning Animation Kit comprises:


 * Zu3D Animation Handbook - top tips to get you started off!
 * A fully adjustable 'HD' Animation-Webcam
 * 2 Perpetual Zu3D software licences - animate on PCs, Macs or iPads!
 * Cardboard 'Set' with double-sided animation background
 * 8 strips of modelling clay in an assortment of colours
 * 'Green Screen' foam setup to unlock limitless possibilities!





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Buy Animation Kit
Zu3D Software Features



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 * Complete stop-motion animation package
 * Automatic green-screening/chroma key
 * Create drawn animations or draw onto captured frames
 * Rig-removal to eliminate hands/strings/lego holding structures
 * Copy, edit, move, reverse, delete your frames or clips
 * Instantly zoom in and out from individual frame view to clip view
 * Onion skinning (overlay the previous frame to making animating easy!)
 * Import sound effects and music, or record your own
 * Powerful video editor - combine imported video files with your animations
 * Import animated gifs/special effects/videos/images
 * Unlimited audio & video tracks
 * Add titles, credits & speech bubbles with exciting preset styles
 * Time-lapse a sequence of frames (document the growth of a beanstalk!)
 * Instantly change the framerate of your whole film or individual clips
 * Add fade transitions between scenes of your film
 * Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks
 * Export as MP4 to save and watch locally
 * Effortlessly upload directly to YouTube or the Zu3D Gallery
 * Capture images from the Zu3D 'HD' Animation-Webcam
 * Use phone or tablet as a wireless camera
   
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 * PC: Windows 7 or higher
 * MAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher.
 * iPad: iOS10 or higher
   
   
   
   
   
   PC & Mac:
 * 2GB RAM
 * 350MB Disk Space
 * 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor
 * 800x600 resolution screen.


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 * 2.6Ghz+ Processor
 * 8GB+ RAM
 * 500GB+ Disk Space
 * 1280 x 720 or greater resolution screen
   
   
   
   If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible, please contact us for more information.


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Already having been the source of excitement and education in tens of thousands of homes & schools around the world for well over a decade, the ever up-to-date Zu3D Animation Kit makes it child's play for anyone to create amazing, animated films with added sound effects, music, titles & credits, green screening, imported effects and much, much more!


Inside the kit are two licences for the mind-blowing animation software Zu3D, plus a remarkably versatile 'HD' Animation-Webcam, allowing you to turn your everyday computer, into a funtastic animation station!


Your Zu3D software suite comes packed to the brim with extensive libraries of music, sound effects, background ambient tracks, intro and outro clip effects, background graphics, foreground graphics, speech bubbles styles - and of course the ability to import your own!


Choose whether you animate with the included USB HD webcam, or use your smartphone or tablet as a wireless camera, streaming HD (1920x1080) images to your PC or Mac!


Also enclosed is a copy of our superb Animation Handbook by Helen Piercy (author of The Animation Studio) to get you off to a running start, 8 colourful strips of industry-quality NewPlast modelling clay, as well as a double-sided printed background and 'green screen' foam setup for use with the self-locking cardboard stage that your original packaging box magically transforms into! (instructions included)




Create films about anything & everything, or nothing in particular at all!


Animate with: Lego, Playmobil, Stikbots, Plasticine, Toys, Junk Modelling(!) - literally whatever you can lay your hands on...


Import live action video straight from your machine, smartphone or tablet to combine with your animation on unlimited videos tracks, and make ludicrously imaginative feature films - with built-in options to upload your finished animations directly onto your YouTube channel or the ever expanding Zu3D Gallery!



Educational, Creative, STEAM, Used in thousands of schools, Zu3D is consistently the educators' choice of animation software to enhance and complement learning



Zu3D has been used to make dragons eat schools and dinosaurs roam along corridors. Children have had face to face conversations with their own clay creations made life sized! Others have ridden unicorns through cloudy skies, and even cleaned the teeth of giants!

Legal notice: No dragons, schools, dinosaurs, children, or unicorns, came to any harm during the production of these films!








This magnificent kit provides everyone all the tools they need to do so much more than any free app or download ever could!



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What is Claymation?





According to Wikipedia, Claymation, or Clay Animation, is 'a form of stop motion where charaters, or background items, are created from a malleable substance, such as plasticine/modelling clay ... which is then then photographed once before being slightly moved by hand to prepare it for the next shot, and so on until the animator has achieved the desired amount of film.'



The above in mind, would you believe us if we told you that the art of plasticine modelling has been around longer than the current oldest living person on earth!



There is some debate surrounding the origins of plasticine, with some suggesting it was invented in the 1880's by German Pharmacist Franz Kolb, while others say his ingredients created a more waxy/oily variant (also know as 'Plastilina'), and the modelling clay we animate with today more resembles the British Artist William Harbutt's version, dating to 1897.



Either way, that's some impressive lineage for a product which is responsible for the likes of Animation greats such as 'Wallace & Gromit', 'The Boxtrolls', and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (to name but a few!), some hundred years after its Victorian roots - and that's without even considering the quality and quantity of fun modelling clay still imparts on children and adults alike, to this very day!



So, what is Claymation you ask? In our opinion, Claymation is the most wonderful of art forms, which affords you incredible creativity, and the ability to express yourself as an animator in an all-absorbing environment you're unlikely have experienced before...!







But is Claymation truly accessible, to all ages and abilities?





It is our belief that, if you have the minimum knowledge required to load up and use our app, and you can make even just a ball out of modelling clay, then you absolutely can make your very own Claymation movie, whether you're 6, or 106! Just look at what was achieved with 'Morph' back in the 1970's!!



Ok, I'll submit that at either end of that age range, you'll probably want some help with bringing your ideas to life, but that's what makes for such a great, immersive experience when claymating at home or in the classroom!



Creating stop motion animations in general, whether with modelling clay, Lego, or any other medium, encourages a collaborative approach to so many aspects of the process. From storyboarding - where you can come up with original ideas, reenact great historical events, or incorporate ideas from your current term topic in practically any subject - to character creation; or from technical details, such as making the set and staging the lighting, to post-production editing; from start to finish, the entire animation activity stimulates a shared learning adventure where families will bond and engage, or classroom education can be marvellously, and easily, enhanced.




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Examples of Stop Motion films made in Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion

Stop Motion Films



Stop motion animation is an amazing film making technique, the only limitation
really is your imagination.  Below you can see a selection of some of our
favourite stop motion films.  These have mostly been created in Zu3D or Cloud
Stop motion by animators between the ages of 4 and 100.

Year 6 Autumn Fireworks
Year 6 Autumn Fireworks
Pupils at Sandringham School have created a wonderful film about autumn and
fireworks using natural materials and stop motion animation. (Made with Zu3D)‌

Where's my baby?‌
Where's my baby?
Combining stop motion animation and live action is one of our favourite things.
In this fun film a (toy stop motion) dinosaur comes to the school in search of
its missing baby. Made with children aged 5-6!



Dinosaurs in Space
Dinosaurs in Space
There is something very special about being able to grab a bit of modelling
clay, squish it around a bit, and bring some characters to life. And what could
more cool than dinosaurs in space??

Save our wildlife
Save our wildlife
A moving animation by Sofia highlighting the horrors of elephant poaching.

Time-lapse Examples‌‌‌
Time-lapse Examples
Another good use of the process of stop motion animation is to create time-lapse
films. Here are some examples, all made in Zu3D.

Tie fight at the morning table‌
Tie fight at the morning table
A brilliant little film, made in Zu3D using a number of techniques including
green screening across multiple video tracks.

‌‌Moon Landing
Moon Landing
Demonstrating knowledge, re-enacting historical events, humor and storytelling,
this fabulous little film has it all. An animated lego version of the first ever
moon landing.‌

Narnia
Narnia
Using drawing and cut out paper, shadows and silhouettes, the essence of wintery
Narnia is captured beautifully in this stunning film by children from
Sandringham school.

Dragon who ate our school
Dragon who ate our school
Inspired by the famous poem this film combines live action video with cut-out
stop motion animation and green screening. Look out for the moment the dragon
gets its lunch!

Monkey
Monkey
Nothing beats turning some modelling clay into a character bringing them alive
through the magic of stop motion animation. This film does that wonderfully.

Frog and Fly
Frog and Fly
Simple cut out animation, showing what is possible with stop motion animation.


Zu3D Showreel
Zu3D Showreel
A showreel of films created in Zu3D stop motion animation software.

Frequently Asked Questions and Support for Zu3D Animation Software

Zu3D FAQ

Problems installing Zu3D (single user/home)



Zu3D needs .net framework 4.5.2. Where do I download it from?


If your computer doesn't already have .Net Framework 4.5.2 installed you can download it from Microsoft



I still can't get Zu3D to install what can I do?


If you have problems installing Zu3D and have installed .net framework 4.5.2 as above, then please get in touch with us and include any errors you receive. We will then investigate the problem and advise you what to do.



How do I install Zu3D on Windows XP?


Zu3D M is not compatible with Windows XP, you will need to use an older version of Zu3D version 3.0.089 which is an older version of Zu3D. Please get in touch if you would like to install this version and we will send you a link.



Installing Zu3D on a Mac with OSX 10.10-10.14


We have had some reports that the latest version of Zu3D will not install on some earlier versions of Mac Operating Systems (10.10-10.14). If you are installing Zu3D on one of these operating systems, please download and use this version of Zu3D instead



Problems activating Zu3D



My code has already been activated, what should I do?


If this is the first time you have installed Zu3D, it may be that your computer is not retaining the activated code due to the permissions on your computer. Please contact us with your licence code, we will reset it and send you instructions on how to activate ZU3D so that the activation is retained. If you have previously installed Zu3D and want to move Zu3D to a different computer, please send us your code, and we will be happy to reset it for you.



How can I transfer Zu3D to a new computer?


Your code allows you to put Zu3D on one computer at a time, if you need to transfer Zu3D to a different computer, please send us your code and we will reset it for you so you can activate Zu3D on the new computer.



Zu3D for Schools



How is Zu3D Installed on a network?


When you order a Multi-Platform Site Licence of Zu3D you will be sent an email with download links and your licence details.

Windows: Download the Zu3D Network enabler and enter your licence details from your licence details email to create an msi that can be rolled out across the network in the usual way.

Macs: Download the Mac package and roll out across your network.

iPads: Download the free app 'Zu3D Ed' to all your iPads, activate the app with your account name and code from your licence details email. If you have to activate Zu3D on a lot of iPads, you can download our small Licence Server program which will send the activation details to all iPads on the network, so you don't need to activate each iPad individually.



How can students install Zu3D at home?


If your school holds a Zu3D Multi-Platform Site Licence, students can install Zu3D at home. They will need to contact us with their school name and postcode, so we can create a licence for them, which we will send them along with instructions on how to get up and running with Zu3D.



Does Zu3D work on a thin client server?


Yes Zu3D works well using a thin client server. There are just a couple of things to be aware of:

You will need to make sure all the USB mappings are correct, so that Zu3D uses the right webcam on each computer.

Zu3D detects if multiple instances are running on the same PC and displays a warning message if they are. You can just click "OK" on the warning

message to run Zu3D without a problem, or there is a command argument you can

add to the short-cut to suppress this warning as follows:

"C:\Program Files\ZuLogic Ltd\Zu3D\Zu3D.exe"–nowarning



How do I install .net framework 4.5.2?


Zu3D needs .net framework 4.5.2 to run, if this isn't installed on your network already, you can download it from Microsoft



Zu3D Studio3 Questions



What is the difference between Zu3D M and Zu3D Studio3 (or Zu3D Original)


Zu3D M was released in 2016 and retains all the features of Zu3D 3.0 whilst being built for the future. Green Screening and Video Editing features have been improved and you can now use an iOS device as a remote camera.

Zu3D 3.0 projects and Zu3D M projects are not compatible between versions.



Does Zu3D Studio3/Original work on Windows 10?


Zu3D is compatible with Windows 10, and should install normally. If you encounter a problem, please right click on the Zu3D icon and click 'Troubleshoot compatibility' If you still encounter problems, please get in touch and let us know as much information about the error as possible.



Where is the media library stored?


This is for Zu3D Studio3 only (Zu3D M has the Media Library built in) where the Media Library needs to be installed seperately.By default, the audio library will be installed to:

C:\Program Files\ZuLogic Ltd\Zu3D\Media Library\

In the single-user (ie, non-network) version of the Zu3D software, this path can be altered during installation.

While it is recommended that the audio library is installed to the local PC, it is also possible to install it to a network share, either via a mapped drive or UNC path.



Zu3D Media Library Issues



Why are my Zu3D Media Library folders empty, even though they are present in the install directory?


This may be because you have an "N" edition of Windows, this does not include Windows Media Player and associated features that Zu3D requires. You will need to download and install the Windows Media Feature Pack. which you can currently find here for Windows 10.


Zu3D FAQs

Which browsers work best for Cloud Stop Motion, what technical requirements are there for ZU3D?

Cloud Stop Motion and Zu3D Technical Requirements



Cloud Stop Motion Technical Spec

Cloud Stop Motion runs in the browser on any modern device, as with most things,
the more powerful your device the better the experience. 

We aim to support the latest version of all the main browsers.  More detailed
information below.

Chromebooks
Latest version of Chrome - fully supported

macOS
The latest version of all modern browsers - Safari, Chrome etc. - are all fully
supported.

Windows
The latest version of all modern browsers - Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave etc -
are all fully supported. The newest version of Edge (Chromium) is fully
supported.

iOS
Safari on iOS 11+ is fully supported
Unfortunately Chrome, or other webviews (such as the Facebook browser) can't
access the camera so you can’t capture images, but you can watch and edit
existing projects.

Android
Latest version of Chrome for Android is fully supported 

Linux
The latest version of all modern browsers - Chromium, Firefox etc. - are all
fully supported.



Zu3D Technical Requirements


PC: Windows 7 or higher
MAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher. 
iPad:  iOS10 or higher 

Minimum Specification:
PC & Mac: 2GB RAM, 350MB Disk Space, 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, 800x600
resolution screen. 

Recommended Specification: 
2Ghz+ Processor, 8GB+ RAM, 500GB+ Disk Space, 1280x720 or greater resolution
screen. 

If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is
compatible, please contact us for more information.

Technical Requirements

Zu3D is used in thousands of schools around the world, helping to engage children and bring the curriculum to life.

Zu3D Animation For Education

Zu3D in Education


Zu3D is used in thousands of schools around the world, helping to engage children and bring the curriculum to life.


Whether it is to enhance literacy skills or explain a science topic Zu3D allows children to quickly and easily create mini movies to demonstrate their knowledge.


Alongside demonstrating their knowledge, students gain valuable skills in team work, problem solving and communication.






Zu3D School Licence



The Zu3D School Licence includes:


 * The latest version of Zu3D on all the school's computers and iPads
 * Students can use Zu3D at home on a computer or iPad
 * Access to the Zu3D Lesson plans
 * Your own school page on the moderated Zu3D gallery
 * Zu3D Animation Handbook
 * Unlimited Technical Support


Buy online in our store or contact us






Zu3D In Education

Easily manage unlimited student accounts and projects while using our cloud-based app for all your Stop Motion in Education needs.

Stop Motion in Education - Free Award Winning Software

Stop Motion in Education


Cloud Stop Motion has been designed from the ground up for use in any educational setting. By ensuring straightforward integration for all levels of K-12 education into any curriculum as standard - we have focused on making the app's usability easy and intuitive for students and teachers alike.


In just a few simple steps you can create your very own complimentary educational establishment's Organization Console. Here you are able to assign other educators administrator privileges as required, while you effortlessly manage unlimited free student accounts and groups, including monitoring and reviewing all their animation projects.


What's more, it doesn't matter whether you are a Google Classroom and Chromebook based school, or are Microsoft Office 365 educational users, so long as you have a device with a modern browser and webcam connected, plus an internet connection, you can quickly harness the power of Cloud Stop Motion as your online stop motion animation creator app.


Cloud Stop Motion is the home of Educational Stop Motion Animation. Ideal for cloud users and remote learning, our app is already being enjoyed by over 100,000 students worldwide!


Sign up for free now and start making the most of this free tool to get your students animating while you educate...









Pricing


Start Animating

















Cloud Stop Motion is easy to use!



Administrator Accounts give you full control of your students’ animations and allow you to:


 * Export student projects to MP4 movies
 * View movies for a whole student group
 * Edit projects
 * Delete projects & MP4 movies
 * Empty student recycle bins
 * Manage organization storage
 * As Cloud Stop Motion is cloud based you can access your account from any location in the world, on any modern device with a browser and internet connection!
   
   
   


Cloud Stop Motion is as simple to use at school as it is at home:


 * Students can use any modern device with a browser, internet connection, and camera to create their animations
 * There is nothing to install
 * It is intuitive and uncomplicated to use
   
   
   







How to get your school or club started with Cloud Stop Motion?










It only takes the following few short steps for you to create your new organization account:




 1. Log into Cloud Stop Motion
 2. Click on the yellow - schools/organizations - link in the bottom right corner of the main Cloud Stop Motion Screen
 3. Click Create Organization Account on the next screen
 4. Select the 2GB free account and enter your school/organization details, click Create Organization Account
 5. You will then be taken to a page where you need to set a verification code for your account, do this and click Continue


And it's as simple as that, your organization has been created!


You can now move on to start setting up your unlimited number of student accounts and groups, plus adding in any other fellow educators to help manage your organization console as administrators.




Welcome to the club!


Cloud Stop Motion sub category, reusable for different subcategories with the same name.

Stop Motion in Education

Animation is a great tool for teaching and learning. Enhance literacy skills, describe a historical event or explain a science topic! 

Animating the Curriculum

Animating the Curriculum


Animation is a great tool for teaching and learning. A natural extension to storytelling and small world play for young children, a vehicle for sharing knowledge about a variety of topics as children grow. This is as well as being a fun way to explore the process of stop motion animation, extending understanding of computing in a creative way.

Stop Motion is an extremely versatile tool for education, whether it is to enhance literacy skills or explain a science topic our animation software allows children to quickly and easily create mini movies to demonstrate their knowledge. Alongside demonstrating their knowledge, students gain valuable skills in team work, problem solving and communication.






Using Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion in education



Zu3D and Cloud Stop Motion animation software are used in thousands of schools around the world. Both have been designed for children and are easy and intuitive to use. They allow students to focus on animating rather than learning how to use the software! You can animate any subject, see below for ideas. A fun and engaging way to learn. Suitable for all age groups.







What subjects could I use animation for?






You can animate any topic, history, maths, science! and whilst animating any topic you will also be covering; STEAM, Digital Art and Digital Literacy.




Here's some ideas for different subjects:


Science - Animations are a great way to assess children’s scientific knowledge and understanding. Create opportunities for peer assessment by getting your class to make a story-board before they animate. Swap the story boards between groups and ask them to check over the work. What did they like about it? How could they improve it? Have they got the science right? Specify that they check the scientific content to allow you to see any misconceptions. A great way for correcting knowledge.

Maths- Animation is a great way to consolidate knowledge. You can animate number bonds, multiplication facts, division facts; actually any of those facts that we just need to know! Animation is a fun and engaging way to ‘hammer home’ those elusive facts! Animating helps children retain fundamental mathematical knowledge! Not only is it fun to make, it is also fun to watch.

English - Animation is a superb way for children to demonstrate their reading and comprehension skills. Your class can make animations that will reflect their understanding of the text. Split the class into small groups (groups of 3 work well). To see individual understanding, get them each to make a storyboard first instead of collaborative group work. How about getting the children to predict and animate the ending based on what has happened so far in a text?



Home Education



Animation is a great tool for home educators, your children can create an animation about any topic to demonstrate their knowledge. We are offering substantial discounts on Zu3D software to families educating their children at home, please contact us for more details.






Different options and prices for Zu3D - Zu3D Home Licences, Zu3D School Licences, Zu3D Animation Kits

Zu3D Pricing

To use Zu3D all you need to do is buy a home licence (£29.99/$25 approx) which you can buy from our store, you will be emailed a licence code and then you just need to download the software onto a PC or Mac, plug in a webcam and you'll be good to go. Alternatively you can purchase the Zu3D App (£8.99 / $9.99 approx) from the App Store on your iPad and use the inbuilt camera in your iPad.




However, by far the most popular way of buying Zu3D is by purchasing our Zu3D Animation Kit. This gives you everything you need to get started animating and makes a great gift. The Zu3D Animation Kit includes; 2 Zu3D licences so you can install Zu3D on two computers, an HD webcam, modelling clay, backgrounds, green screen and a handbook for around £59.95 / $49.95 .




For schools wishing to use Zu3D, we offer site licences, that can be rolled out easily across your network. For more information visit our education page

You can also buy animation theatres, modelling clay and school bundles of equipment, these are all available on our store

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Try Zu3D for free! Download and use Zu3D for 7 days.

Zu3D Trial

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Try Zu3D for free! Download and use Zu3D for 7 days.

This is the full version of Zu3D, that you can install on your PC or Mac. After 7 days you will be asked for a licence code You can purchase a Zu3D licence on it's own -The Zu3D home licence or 2 licences are included in our Zu3D Animation Kit


With this trial you can animate, add music, sound effects, record dialogue, add titles, credits and speech bubbles, export your film as an MP4 and share.


Get in touch if you would like to have a free trial of our Zu3D school licence, which allows you to install Zu3D on all your school computers and iPads. If you'd like to try out Zu3D on your iPad, you can download the 'Zu3D Ed' app for free and use it for 2 hours without needing a licence.


You can check all the technical requirements here.


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Zu3D is powerful yet easy-to-use animation software. Zu3D comes complete with a library of sound effects, music, artwork and effects.

The Wonder of Zu3D

The Wonder of Zu3D


Zu3D is powerful yet easy-to-use animation software.

Packed with features including, unlimited video and audio tracks, green screening, rig removal, automagic frame capture and much much more.


It has been around since 2010, and has evolved hugely over the years.

Now a fully functional, very powerful, (if a little quirky), animation creation studio. It is installed locally and is compatible with Windows and Macs, there is also a Zu3D iPad app.


Why not download Zu3D now for free and give it a try.






Zu3D Animation:



 * Bring stories to life through the magic of stop-motion animation.
 * If you can imagine it, you can make it with Zu3D.
   
   * Green screening, rig-removal, drawing tools and unlimited layers of video and audio mean the only limit really is your imagination.
   
 * Zu3D was originally designed with children for children.
 * It combines ease of use with comprehensive features.
 * Used by tens of thousands of animators of all ages, across the world.
 * The ease of use makes Zu3D the perfect place to start animating.
 * The powerful features mean you are never limited in bringing your ideas to life.
 * Used in thousands of schools.
 * Work with any webcam or smartphone / tablet acting as a wireless high resolution camera.
 * Animating in Zu3D can cover almost the whole curriculum, including STEM, literacy and permformance.
   
   * Telling stories.
   * Modelling processes.
   * Animating algorithms.
   







Zu3D Animation Kit






The Zu3D animation kit makes a wonderful gift, with everything you need and more to help get you creating your very own awesome stop motion adventures!




Our Award-Winning Animation Kit comprises of The Zu3D Animation Handbook - top tips to get you started off! A fully adjustable 'HD' Animation-Webcam, 2 Perpetual Zu3D software licences - animate on PCs, Macs or iPads! Cardboard 'Set' with double-sided animation background, 8 strips of modelling clay in an assortment of colours AND a'Green Screen' foam setup to unlock limitless possibilities!




This magnificent kit provides everyone all the tools they need to do so much more than any free app or download ever could!


Find out more here



Educational licences available



Zu3D is used in thousands of schools around the world, helping to engage children and bring the curriculum to life. Whether it is to enhance literacy skills or explain a science topic, Zu3D allows children to quickly and easily create mini movies to demonstrate their knowledge.




We sell site licences for Zu3D, which allow you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads in your school or educational establishment, this licence also allows students to install Zu3D at home!




Wee also supply Animation bundles, so you can buy your animation accessories in bulk, webcams, animation theatres and modelling clay. Have a look at our store to find out more. If you’re not sure what you need, please get in touch and we will be happy to advise you and provide a bespoke quote. We also accept school purchase orders and can invoice the school through our store






Find more information about using Zu3D in schools






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Cloud Stop Motion is free to use for schools and individuals with some free storage. Additional storage available to purchase

Cloud Stop Motion Pricing

Cloud Stop Motion is free to use for schools and individuals, but you may need to purchase cloud storage.




Quick Pricing Guide




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   Enough storage for a keen individual animating at home with an HD webcam would cost around $25 a year.
   

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   A small school account with enough storage for approximately 30 students animating would be around $100 per year.
   

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   A large organization account with enough storage for approximately 600 students animating would be around $600 per year.
   

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   You can have unlimited student accounts and storage space, feel free to contact us for a bespoke quote.
   



Your animations are stored in the Cloud allowing them to be accessed from anywhere. We provide a small amount of cloud storage for free - plenty enough to get started and make a few, small animations. You can export your finished films to MP4, download them to your device and keep them for ever.


If you want to make longer animations or keep lots of your projects you can purchase some more storage space. The sale of paid storage plans is the only means we have to fund the development of Cloud Stop Motion. If you like Cloud Stop Motion please do consider upgrading to a paid plan to support the development and help make Cloud Stop Motion even better.


If you are interested in using Cloud Stop Motion at school or on an organization level. Please look at our Education page.


The amount of storage space you need will depend on the resolution of the images you capture (HD or standard defintion) and the amount of unique images in the project.


For precise pricing for your location please login into the Cloud Stop Motion app..





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Start animating with Cloud Stop Motion now for free!

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Give Cloud Stop Motion a go now. It's free to get started, and you don't even have to create an account! Just click below to go straight to the Animation Dashboard and create an animation with music, sound fx, titles, credits and speech bubbles, now!







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Cloud Stop Motion is free to use and we give you 50MB of free storage automatically. If you create an account we give you 500MB for free. If you want more storage you can purchase more at any point, but there is no need or obligation to enter any payment details!

You can use Cloud Stop Motion on any modern device and you can  choose to use the device's camera or plug in a compatible webcam.

If you need some inspiration have a look at our YouTube page, and you can also check out our tutorial videos.


Try Cloud Stop Motion!

Cloud Stop Motion is a powerful stop motion animation package which runs directly in the browser on any modern device.

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The Wonder of Cloud Stop Motion


Cloud Stop Motion is a powerful stop motion animation package which runs directly in the browser on any modern device. There is nothing to install, everything is saved to the cloud and you can switch device seamlessly at any point.


Work with your animation on a zoomable, scrollable timeline. Add sound effects, music, titles, credits and speech bubbles. Render to an MP4 movie. Extensive library of audio, backgrounds and styles are included. We are adding more features continuously, soon Cloud Stop Motion will have all the functionality of Zu3D and more.


Cloud Stop Motion has also been designed for schools and organizations. Featuring a powerful admin console for teachers to easily manage their student accounts from anywhere, allowing you to view, edit, export and delete your students' films wherever you are!






Why animate in the cloud?



 * Animate from anywhere on any modern device
   
   * Nothing to install
   * Same animation experience across all platforms
   * Work on the same project across multiple devices
   * Switch device seamlessly
   
 * Cloud Stop Motion is 100% browser based and designed for ChromeBooks
 * Never lose work
   
   * Your work is continuously saved to the Cloud
   * Restore points are created regularly so you can revert your project to an earlier time
   
 * Designed for organizations and schools
   
   * The organization console allows viewing and management of student animation projects from any location
   * Share cloud storage across your organization
   







Who is Cloud Stop Motion for?






Cloud Stop Motion is for anyone who wants to create a stop motion animation and has access to a modern device (Chromebook, PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android etc) with an internet connection.


It has been built with schools and organizations in mind. Providing support for organization accounts with a powerful organization admin console.




Is Cloud Stop Motion free?



Yes, Cloud Stop Motion is free to use for schools and individuals.


Your animations are stored in the Cloud allowing them to be accessed from anywhere. We provide a small amount of cloud storage for free - plenty enough to get started and make a few small animations. You can export your finished films to MP4, download them to your device and keep them for ever.


If you want to make longer animations or keep lots of your projects you can purchase some more storage space. The sale of paid storage plans is the only means we have to fund the development of Cloud Stop Motion.


If you like Cloud Stop Motion please do consider upgrading to a paid plan to support the development and help make Cloud Stop Motion even better.






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What is Stop Motion?


Stop motion animation is a film making technique which makes it possible for anyone to create their own animated films. The concept is simple; set up your characters, then take a photo, move your characters a little, take another photo, move your characters a little more, take another photo and repeat.






How do you make a Stop Motion?



The images you’ve captured are then played back very quickly - usually at around 12 frames (images) per second. As you are watching your brain magically fills in the gaps and your characters come alive!


Try clicking on the next button, to step through the frames of the penguin animation one by one, then press the play button to see the images played back at 12 frames per second.


This technique has been used in many famous movies, from Jason and the Argonauts, to Wallace & Gromit, the Nightmare before Christmas and many many more.


With minimal equipment and software required to get started, stop motion animation is a wonderful way for students and young people to make their own animated films.


These days it is easy to create a stop motion animation, there is a range of software that allows you to view your scene via a webcam or your device's camera, so you can see on the screen, the image you are capturing. You then move your character or the scene and you will see what is called onion skinning which shows you the last captured frame and the live image, this gives you a guide as to how much to change the scene for the next frame.


After you've captured some frames you can playback your animation to see what you have created, you can then change the speed of the animation, slow it down or speed it up, delete any mistaken frames. This means you can perfect your animation and correct any errors quickly and easily.


You can then add sound and music, speech bubbles and titles and credits to make your animation come to life. Once you have finished you can export your film and share with your friends.









What are the benefits of Stop Motion?






Creating stop motion animations is a great, creative activity, you can work independently or with friends and family and you can animate any topic. For example you could animate a story, a science topic, a historical event, a birthday poem, animation allows you to express anything in an interesting, novel way. Animation is an educational activity that promotes problem solving, critical thinking and builds confidence.


Stop Motion Animation is an inexpensive, adaptable project that can appeal to all ages.



What can I animate?



You can animate all sorts, why not give the following a go?
- Paper - cut out pictures from magazines, or newsapers
- Modelling Clay
- Lego or Playmobil, make great animation characters, this genre of animations is called brick films.
- Cuddly Toys
- Any physical object, mugs, paperclips, food you can animate anything!






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Find out the differences between Cloud Stop Motion and Zu3D Animation software

Cloud Stop Motion v Zu3D

Zu3D & Cloud Stop Motion are both complete animation packages.

Zu3D has been around since 2010, and has evolved over the years.  Now a fully
functionaly very powerful, if a little quirky animation creation studio.
 Features include, unlimited video and audio tracks, green screening, rig
removal, automagic frame capture and much much more. It is installed locally and
is compatible with Windows and Macs, there is also a Zu3D iPad app.

Cloud Stop Motion represents the future of our animation studio packages. It
runs in the browser, so you can animate on any device, anywhere and switch
device seamlessly.

Cloud Stop Motion is already a powerful application with multiple audio tracks,
sound library titles, credits and MP4 export. We are adding more features
continuously, soon Cloud Stop Motion will have all the functionally of Zu3D and
more.

Cloud Stop Motion has also been designed for schools and organizations.
 Featuring a powerful admin console for teachers to easily manage their student
accounts from anywhere. They can view, edit, export and delete their students'
films from anywhere.

The below table gives you a clear comparison:

FeatureCloud Stop MotionZu3DCopy, edit, move & delete frames or clips 
Intuitively edit your project.✓✓Instantly zoom in and out of individual frame
view or clip view Choose to see the individual frames or your complete
animation, or somewhere in between.✓✓Onion skinning Overlay the previous frame
to making animating easy.✓✓Add titles, credits & speech bubbles Choose from a
library of exciting styles.✓✓Export your project as an MP4 file so you can share
to your website, YouTube or social media.✓✓Capture images directly from webcam 
Adjust the live image and see exactly what you are capturing.✓✓Import images 
Upload pictures direct from your computer or device.✓✓Built in Sound Library 
With music, sound fx and ambient sounds.✓✓Capture images directly from webcam 
import your own sound files.✓✓Import your own sound files Add your favourite
piece of music to your animation.✓✓Record Directly Record dialogue, narration or
sound fx directly into your project.✓✓Compatible with any modern connected
device Adjust the live image and see exactly what you are capturing.✓Cloud Based 
Start your animation on one device and continue seamlessly on another.✓Locally
Installed No internet connection required, install on PC, Mac or iPad.(internet
connection needed to activate licence once)✓Automatic green-screening/chroma key 
Animate your character with any background - image or video!✓Drawing Tools 
Create drawn animations & draw onto captured frames.✓Import animated gifs Add
special effects and sprites to your animation.✓Use phone or tablet as a wireless
remote camera Download the Zu3D remote camera app and stream images to your
computer.✓Add fade transitions Fade in and out between scenes.✓Time-lapse 
Automatically capture one frame every specified amount of time.✓Rig-removal 
Erase strings or hands from your project, using the magic eraser.✓Powerful video
editor Import Videos combine imported video files with your animations.✓Adjust
transparency Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks.✓
Instantly change frame rate of individual clips Slow down part of your animation
to slow-motion, and speed up another part.✓Organization Admin Management View,
edit, export your student’s films from any connected device.✓Free Trial
available Start your animation on one device and continue seamlessly on another.
✓✓Support Available Start your animation on one device and continue seamlessly
on another.✓✓

Cloud Stop Motion v. Zu3D

The Zu3D Animation Kit, contains everything you need to get started animating: Zu3D animation software, HD animation webcam, modelling clay, animation handbook, mini background and green screen. ~ Everything you need and more to help get you creating your very own awesome stop motion adventures! Our Award-Winning Animation Kit comprises: * Zu3D Animation Handbook - top tips to get you started off! A fully adjustable 'HD' Animation-Webcam, 2 Perpetual Zu3D software licences - animate on PCs, Macs or iPads! Cardboard 'Set' with double-sided animation background 8 strips of modelling clay in an assortment of colours and a green screen' foam setup to unlock limitless possibilities! ~ LET YOUR KIDS imagination soar. Kids just love using their creativity and excitement in playing and making things happen. Be amazed as they create and re-create their own experiences and make animated movies of their own fantasy world.STOP MOTION ANIMATION Kit includes two everlasting software licenses, animation webcam, green screen, modelling clay, mini-set and handbook. It is easy to use, fully featured stop-motion animation software, (complete with a library of sound effects, music, artwork and effects ), used in thousands of schools on PC, Mac OSX and iPads.SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Our Zu3D Complete Stop Motion Animation Software Kit For Kids comes with 100% satisfaction guarantee. We will make sure your software works flawlessly and if you have any issues, just contact us right away and our tech team will take care of it in no time.CREATE YOUR PERFECT fantasy world using LEGO, modelling clay, paper or toys. Recreate scenes from your favourite movies and video games - Star Wars, Minions, Incredibles, Lego, Minecraft and many more. Animate movies with your favourite heroes or villains and re-live experiences as if you are part of the action yourself. Make your child's dream come true.NOT JUST FOR CHILDREN - Zu3D offers an amazing way to spend time together and bond with your children, whilst encouraging learning. The Zu3D Animation Kit contains: A licence for Zu3D on your PC/Mac AND a licence for Zu3D on your iPad (Licences are perpetual - they don't expire) High quality HD webcam with manual focus -ideal for animating (for use with Mac or Windows computers - if animating on an iPad you use its own integrated camera) Zu3D Animation Handbook - full of tips and tricks to help you get started Eight strips of colourful modelling clay Green Foam to create a mini green screen studio Mini Set - Double sided coloured background ~ Zu3D Animation Software Technical Requirements PC: Windows 7 or higherMAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher.iPad: iOS10 or higher Minimum Specification:PC & Mac: 2GB RAM, 350MB Disk Space, 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, 800x600 resolution screen.Recommended Specification:2Ghz+ Processor, 8GB+ RAM, 500GB+ Disk Space, 1280x720 or greater resolution screen. If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible, please contact us for more information.

The Zu3D Animation Kit, contains everything you need to get started animating: Zu3D animation software, HD animation webcam, modelling clay, animation handbook, mini background and green screen.
 
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Everything you need and more to help get you creating your very own awesome stop motion adventures! Our Award-Winning Animation Kit comprises: * Zu3D Animation Handbook - top tips to get you started off! A fully adjustable 'HD' Animation-Webcam, 2 Perpetual Zu3D software licences - animate on PCs, Macs or iPads! Cardboard 'Set' with double-sided animation background 8 strips of modelling clay in an assortment of colours and a green screen' foam setup to unlock limitless possibilities!
 
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LET YOUR KIDS imagination soar. Kids just love using their creativity and excitement in playing and making things happen. Be amazed as they create and re-create their own experiences and make animated movies of their own fantasy world. STOP MOTION ANIMATION Kit includes two everlasting software licenses, animation webcam, green screen, modelling clay, mini-set and handbook. It is easy to use, fully featured stop-motion animation software, (complete with a library of sound effects, music, artwork and effects ), used in thousands of schools on PC, Mac OSX and iPads. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Our Zu3D Complete Stop Motion Animation Software Kit For Kids comes with 100% satisfaction guarantee. We will make sure your software works flawlessly and if you have any issues, just contact us right away and our tech team will take care of it in no time. CREATE YOUR PERFECT fantasy world using LEGO, modelling clay, paper or toys. Recreate scenes from your favourite movies and video games - Star Wars, Minions, Incredibles, Lego, Minecraft and many more. Animate movies with your favourite heroes or villains and re-live experiences as if you are part of the action yourself. Make your child's dream come true. NOT JUST FOR CHILDREN - Zu3D offers an amazing way to spend time together and bond with your children, whilst encouraging learning. 
 
The Zu3D Animation Kit contains:
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<li>A licence for Zu3D on your PC/Mac AND a licence for Zu3D on your iPad (Licences are perpetual - they don't expire)</li>
<li>High quality HD webcam with manual focus -ideal for animating (for use with Mac or Windows computers - if animating on an iPad you use its own integrated camera)</li>
<li>Zu3D Animation Handbook - full of tips and tricks to help you get started</li>
<li>Eight strips of colourful modelling clay</li>
<li>Green Foam to create a mini green screen studio</li>
<li>Mini Set - Double sided coloured background</li>
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Zu3D Animation Software Technical Requirements
PC: Windows 7 or higher MAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher. iPad:  iOS10 or higher
Minimum Specification: PC &amp; Mac: 2GB RAM, 350MB Disk Space, 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, 800x600 resolution screen. Recommended Specification: 2Ghz+ Processor, 8GB+ RAM, 500GB+ Disk Space, 1280x720 or greater resolution screen.
If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible, please contact us for more information.

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Install the Zu3D Animation Suite at home! This licence is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. ~ Install the Zu3D Animation Suite at home! This licence is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. ~ Originally created to allow children (and adults) of all ages to make amazing animated films quickly and easily, Zu3D combines a polished, intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features! Zu3D combines automatic chroma-keying, unlimited layers of audio and video, exciting titles, and advanced drawing tools with an extensive library of sound effects, music, graphics, backgrounds and titles, thereby unlocking the film-making and storytelling potential in everyone, whatever their technical ability! Please Note: This product is a digital download. Upon purchase you will automatically be emailed your perpetual licence code to permanently activate your downloaded Zu3D software. Please check your spam if you do not receive your licence email. Features: Complete stop-motion animation package Automatic green-screening/chroma key Create drawn animations & draw onto captured frames Rig-removal Copy, edit, move & delete frames or clips Instantly zoom in and out of individual frame view or clip view Onion skinning (overlay the previous frame to making animating easy) Import sound effects and music or record your own Import images & video Powerful video editor - combine imported video files with your animations Import animated gifs/special effects Unlimited audio & video tracks Add titles, credits & speech bubbles with exciting styles. Time-lapse Instantly change the framerate of your whole film or individual clips Add fade transitions between scenes of your film Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks Export as MP4 and upload to YouTube or the Zu3D Gallery Capture images from webcam Use phone or tablet as a wireless camera ~ Zu3D Animation Software Technical Requirements PC: Windows 7 or higherMAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher.iPad: iOS10 or higher Minimum Specification:PC & Mac: 2GB RAM, 350MB Disk Space, 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, 800x600 resolution screen.Recommended Specification:2Ghz+ Processor, 8GB+ RAM, 500GB+ Disk Space, 1280x720 or greater resolution screen. If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible, please contact us for more information.

Install the Zu3D Animation Suite at home! This licence is compatible with Windows and Mac computers.
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Install the Zu3D Animation Suite at home! This licence is compatible with Windows and Mac computers.
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Originally created to allow children (and adults) of all ages to make amazing animated films quickly and easily, Zu3D combines a polished, intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features!
Zu3D combines automatic chroma-keying, unlimited layers of audio and video, exciting titles, and advanced drawing tools with an extensive library of sound effects, music, graphics, backgrounds and titles, thereby unlocking the film-making and storytelling potential in everyone, whatever their technical ability!
Please Note: This product is a digital download. Upon purchase you will automatically be emailed your perpetual licence code to permanently activate your downloaded Zu3D software. Please check your spam if you do not receive your licence email.
 
Features:
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<li>Complete stop-motion animation package</li>
<li>Automatic green-screening/chroma key</li>
<li>Create drawn animations &amp; draw onto captured frames</li>
<li>Rig-removal</li>
<li>Copy, edit, move &amp; delete frames or clips</li>
<li>Instantly zoom in and out of individual frame view or clip view</li>
<li>Onion skinning (overlay the previous frame to making animating easy)</li>
<li>Import sound effects and music or record your own</li>
<li>Import images &amp; video</li>
<li>Powerful video editor - combine imported video files with your animations</li>
<li>Import animated gifs/special effects</li>
<li>Unlimited audio &amp; video tracks</li>
<li>Add titles, credits &amp; speech bubbles with exciting styles.</li>
<li>Time-lapse</li>
<li>Instantly change the framerate of your whole film or individual clips</li>
<li>Add fade transitions between scenes of your film</li>
<li>Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks</li>
<li>Export as MP4 and upload to YouTube or the Zu3D Gallery</li>
<li>Capture images from webcam</li>
<li>Use phone or tablet as a wireless camera</li>
</ul>
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Zu3D Animation Software Technical Requirements
PC: Windows 7 or higher MAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher. iPad:  iOS10 or higher
 
Minimum Specification: PC &amp; Mac: 2GB RAM, 350MB Disk Space, 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, 800x600 resolution screen. Recommended Specification: 2Ghz+ Processor, 8GB+ RAM, 500GB+ Disk Space, 1280x720 or greater resolution screen.
If you are using XP or Vista we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible, please contact us for more information.

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Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site. ~ Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site. Also included are licences to allow your students installation of Zu3D at home, PLUS enjoy unrestricted access to our comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans alongside unlimited technical support! ~ Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site. Also included are licences to allow your students installation of Zu3D at home, PLUS enjoy unrestricted access to our comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans alongside unlimited technical support! The Zu3D Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence includes: Zu3D on all your school/organization's computers and iPads. A Zu3D licence for all your students at home. Copy of our Zu3D Animation Handbook, to help you get started. Access to the comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans Unlimited email support - including help with turning your ideas into a Zu3D Project! Your own school/organization page on the Zu3D moderated gallery to share your students' creations Zu3D is Educational & Fun! Originally created to allow children (and adults) of all ages to make amazing animated films quickly and easily, Zu3D combines a polished, intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features! Zu3D Complete combines automatic chroma-keying, unlimited layers of audio and video, exciting titles, and advanced drawing tools with an extensive library of sound effects, music, graphics, backgrounds and titles, thereby unlocking the film-making and storytelling potential in everyone, whatever their technical ability! Please Note: This product is a digital download for an educational licence covering 1 site. Following any purchase or invoice request, verification of your school/organizational status is required. Once confirmed, we will forward you a 'Zu3D Licence Details' email which contains your Download Keys, Licence Codes and detailed steps to help your IT Support Team roll out installation across your complete site network. In busy periods this process can take 3-5 business days. If you require access to Zu3D sooner than this please let us know as we always endeavour to increase priority where possible. ~ Features: Complete stop-motion animation package Automatic green-screening/chroma key Create drawn animations & draw onto captured frames Rig-removal Copy, edit, move & delete frames or clips Instantly zoom in and out of individual frame view or clip view Onion skinning (overlay the previous frame to making animating easy) Import sound effects and music or record your own Import images & video Powerful video editor - combine imported video files with your animations Import animated gifs/special effects Unlimited audio & video tracks Add titles, credits & speech bubbles with exciting styles. Time-lapse Instantly change the framerate of your whole film or individual clips Add fade transitions between scenes of your film Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks Export as MP4 and upload to YouTube or the Zu3D Gallery Capture images from webcam Use phone or tablet as a wireless camera Minimum Specification:PC: Windows 7, 8 or 10 and a 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, .net framework 4.5.2 or aboveMAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher.iPad: iOS8 or higherPC & Mac2GB Windows7350MB Disk Space,800*600 resolution screen.Recommended Specification:2.06Ghz+ Processor,4GB RAM500GB+ Disk Space,1024*768 or greater resolution screen. If you are using XP or Vista, we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible - please get in touch for more information

Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site.
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Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site. Also included are licences to allow your students installation of Zu3D at home, PLUS enjoy unrestricted access to our comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans alongside unlimited technical support! 
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Our Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence allows you to install Zu3D on all the computers and iPads across your school/organization site. Also included are licences to allow your students installation of Zu3D at home, PLUS enjoy unrestricted access to our comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans alongside unlimited technical support! 
The Zu3D Multi-Platform Educational Site Licence includes: 
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<li>
Zu3D on all your school/organization's computers and iPads.</li>
<li>A Zu3D licence for all your students at home.</li>
<li>Copy of our Zu3D Animation Handbook, to help you get started.</li>
<li>Access to the comprehensive Zu3D Guided Lesson Plans
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Unlimited email support - including help with turning your ideas into a Zu3D Project!</li>
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Your own school/organization page on the Zu3D moderated gallery to share your students' creations</li>
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Zu3D is Educational &amp; Fun!
Originally created to allow children (and adults) of all ages to make amazing animated films quickly and easily, Zu3D combines a polished, intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features!
Zu3D Complete combines automatic chroma-keying, unlimited layers of audio and video, exciting titles, and advanced drawing tools with an extensive library of sound effects, music, graphics, backgrounds and titles, thereby unlocking the film-making and storytelling potential in everyone, whatever their technical ability!
 
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Please Note: This product is a digital download for an educational licence covering 1 site. Following any purchase or invoice request, verification of your school/organizational status is required. Once confirmed, we will forward you a 'Zu3D Licence Details' email which contains your Download Keys, Licence Codes and detailed steps to help your IT Support Team roll out installation across your complete site network. In busy periods this process can take 3-5 business days. If you require access to Zu3D sooner than this please let us know as we always endeavour to increase priority where possible.
 
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Features:
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<li>Complete stop-motion animation package</li>
<li>Automatic green-screening/chroma key</li>
<li>Create drawn animations &amp; draw onto captured frames</li>
<li>Rig-removal</li>
<li>Copy, edit, move &amp; delete frames or clips</li>
<li>Instantly zoom in and out of individual frame view or clip view</li>
<li>Onion skinning (overlay the previous frame to making animating easy)</li>
<li>Import sound effects and music or record your own</li>
<li>Import images &amp; video</li>
<li>Powerful video editor - combine imported video files with your animations</li>
<li>Import animated gifs/special effects</li>
<li>Unlimited audio &amp; video tracks</li>
<li>Add titles, credits &amp; speech bubbles with exciting styles.</li>
<li>Time-lapse</li>
<li>Instantly change the framerate of your whole film or individual clips</li>
<li>Add fade transitions between scenes of your film</li>
<li>Change the transparency of individual clips or whole video tracks</li>
<li>Export as MP4 and upload to YouTube or the Zu3D Gallery</li>
<li>Capture images from webcam</li>
<li>Use phone or tablet as a wireless camera</li>
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Minimum Specification: PC: Windows 7, 8 or 10 and a 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor, .net framework 4.5.2 or above MAC: OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher. iPad: iOS8 or higher PC &amp; Mac 2GB Windows7 350MB Disk Space, 800*600 resolution screen. Recommended Specification: 2.06Ghz+ Processor, 4GB RAM 500GB+ Disk Space, 1024*768 or greater resolution screen. 
If you are using XP or Vista, we have an older version of Zu3D available which is compatible - please get in touch for more information