You have to see how the adorable animals were made for this stunning animation

Behind the scenes images from the making of a stop motion animation for Humane World for Animals
(Image credit: Nexus Studios)

Stop-motion is one of the oldest animation styles, dating all the way back to the 19th century. It remains popular today in claymation hits like Wallace and Gromit. And combined with new technology, it continues to be a powerful technique for captivating storytelling, as this stirring new ad shows.

The animal welfare charity Humane Society International and Humane Society are rebranding as Humane World for Animals. To announce the new identity, the newly combined organisation has launched a new TV ad that uses a unique hybrid animation approach with stunning results (see our guide to the best animation software and the best laptops for animation if you're looking to get started on your own animation projects).

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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