Pixilation is the stop-motion technique in which live actors are used as a frame-by-frame subject in an animated film. By repeatedly posing them while one or more frame is taken and changing pose slightly before the next frame or frames, the actor becomes a kind of living stop-motion puppet. The term pixilation was invented by Grant Munro, the pioneering Canadian animator and filmmaker. Here are some notable examples of the technique - including some lesser-known gems - that showcase the diversity of the medium. less