What’s the term for the frame-by-frame animation technique using puppets or clay models?

The technique of creating animation by manipulating physical objects such as puppets, clay figures, or models one frame at a time is called stop-motion animation. In this process, animators move the objects slightly between each photographed frame. When the frames are played in sequence, it creates the illusion of movement. A popular variation of this method is claymation, where characters and sets are made from malleable clay. Notable examples include “Wallace & Gromit”, “Coraline”, and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Stop-motion demands immense patience and precision, often taking weeks to produce just a few minutes of footage, yet the results are visually unique and artistically rich.