Claymation

Clay animation technique

Claymation Midjourney AI style | Artistic Techniques | Midlibrary
Claymation Midjourney AI style | Artistic Techniques | Midlibrary
Claymation Midjourney AI style | Artistic Techniques | Midlibrary
Claymation Midjourney AI style | Artistic Techniques | Midlibrary
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Claymation
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To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.

Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
Clay animation technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

Claymation is a form of stop-motion animation where characters and scenes are crafted from malleable substances such as clay or plasticine. This technique involves meticulously moving and photographing the clay models frame by frame to create the illusion of movement. It has been popularized by films and television shows, offering a unique, tactile visual experience that stands apart from traditional animation.

Claymation's Midjourney style representation captures a whimsical and surreal aesthetic, characterized by vivid and contrasting colors. The style emphasizes exaggerated features and expressive faces, often with large eyes, creating a humorous and imaginative atmosphere. The compositions focus on character-centric narratives, with detailed backgrounds and dynamic poses, reflecting a handcrafted and textured appearance. This style is reminiscent of contemporary pop culture and indie films, drawing inspiration from the works of artists like Nick Park and Tim Burton.

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Benchmark

Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →

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All content in the Midlibrary catalog is generated by the Midlibrary team using Midjourney AI. We do not feature real artists' images, artworks, or any copyrighted material in our catalog. The samples provided by Midlibrary are intended for educational and illustrative purposes only and are not representative of real artists' works or real-world prototypes. Midlibrary is a non-profit initiative, not affiliated with real artists or authors, aiming to educate and inspire through the demonstration of the technology's potential in creative explorations.
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