Dynamation

film technique

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Dynamation is a film technique pioneered by Ray Harryhausen, an American filmmaker known for his stop-motion animation effects. This technique was developed to create the illusion that actors on screen were interacting with animated models. Harryhausen used Dynamation in films such as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts. The term "dynamite" itself, from which "Dynamation" likely derives its name, refers to something with great power or explosive force.12

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Ray Harryhausen
…that became known as “Dynamation,” used to make it appear that actors on film are interacting with animated models.
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…that became known as “Dynamation,” used to make it appear that actors on film are interacting with animated models.
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