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Artsy Animation Apps

The NFB Pixstop App for iPad 2 Lets You Create Stop-Motion Films

— January 15, 2012 — Tech
NFB PixStop for iPad 2 is a stop-motion animation application that lets users create films of 13 minutes in length at most and using up to 10,000 images.

NFB PixStop is a product of the National Film Board of Canada, and is free in Canada and $2.99 anywhere else in the world via iTunes. Previously, its web developers have created similar mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry Playbook.

The app is kid-friendly, as it was originally designed to be integrated into classrooms as part of their education initiatives, which means it's quite user-friendly and easy to grasp as well. The NFB PixStop app also facilitates the addition of music from an iTunes library and has a particularly interesting feature that makes it easy to adjust the speed of the film.
Trend Themes
1. Stop-motion Animation Apps - There is an increasing trend towards the creation of applications that allow users to create stop-motion animation films.
2. Interactive Educational Tools - Apps like NFB PixStop demonstrate a growing trend towards the development of interactive educational tools that use technology to make learning more engaging and fun for children and adults alike.
3. Simple, User-friendly Design - With the NFB PixStop app, we see a trend towards creating apps with simple and user-friendly design that make it easy for even young children to use and create their own animations.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Stop-motion animation apps like NFB PixStop have the potential to revolutionize the way educators engage and teach their students.
2. Entertainment - The rise of interactive stop-motion animation apps like NFB PixStop present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry, opening new avenues for engaging audiences and creating captivating visual experiences.
3. Mobile App Development - The popularity of stop-motion animation apps highlights the continued growth and innovation happening in the mobile app development industry.
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