Stop Motion Pro
Stop Motion Pro Eclipse is Windows software for creating stop motion animation.
What Stop Motion Pro is
Stop Motion Pro Eclipse is Windows software for creating stop motion animation. It supports live capture with webcams, Canon and Nikon DSLRs, Blackmagic Design equipment, and other cameras and capture cards. Animators can import JPEG and PNG images, MOV, AVI, MP4, and other image and video formats. Frame tools include onion skinning, a rig removal tool, timelapse capture, movement markers, multi-frame capture, and a thumbnail editor. Playback supports up to 30 frames per second, and project management tools and customizable shortcuts help organize the work.
A multi-track audio editor lets users layer dialogue, music, and sound effects during animation. The interface can be set to English, French, German, Spanish, or Chinese. Lip Sync Pro is a separate application that breaks dialogue down for animation and assigns mouth shapes to audio. The maker says Eclipse is being released for free after 25 years of supporting stop motion projects. The listed plan is free; the free-release information does not specify included features or license terms. The site also offers audio clips for commercial or non-commercial projects, but not for resale or redistribution as a resource.
Good
- Supports webcams, DSLRs, and capture cards.
- Includes onion skinning and rig removal.
- Multi-track editor layers dialogue, music, and effects.
- Interface supports five listed languages.
- Free audio clips permit commercial projects.
Watch out
- Listed platform is Windows.
- Free-release page does not specify license terms.
- Audio clips cannot be resold or redistributed as resources.
Who it suits
Eclipse suits Windows users creating stop motion animation who want camera capture, frame tools, and audio editing in one workflow. It may also suit animators who need to organize dialogue and mouth shapes with the separate Lip Sync Pro application.
Verdict
Eclipse brings capture, frame refinement, and sound editing together for stop motion work, with broad camera support. Its listed platform is Windows, and the free-release details do not specify feature inclusion or licensing terms.
Plans and prices
From Stop Motion Pro's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Motion Pro | Free | software released for free; features, license terms, and included products not specified on the free-release page |
The facts
Each one read from Stop Motion Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Animation tools
- Eclipse includes movement markers, multi-frame capture, customizable shortcuts, project management tools, and a thumbnail editor.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio
- Eclipse has a multi-track audio editor for layering sound effects, music, and dialogue while animating.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio resources
- The maker offers free audio clips for commercial or non-commercial animation projects, while prohibiting resale or redistribution as a resource.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Camera compatibility
- Eclipse supports a wide range of cameras and capture cards, including webcams, Canon and Nikon DSLRs, and Blackmagic Design equipment.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Image tools
- Eclipse includes onion skinning, a rig removal tool, and timelapse image capture.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Imports
- Eclipse can import JPEG, PNG, MOV, AVI, MP4, and other image and video formats.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Lip Sync Pro
- Lip Sync Pro is a standalone application for breaking down dialogue for animation and can assign mouth shapes to audio.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Localization
- The Eclipse interface can switch between English, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The system requirements page recommends Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 8; its Mac guidance describes running Windows through Apple Boot Camp.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Playback
- Eclipse supports smooth playback at up to 30 frames per second.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to FAQ and email help through its support navigation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Stop Motion Pro Eclipse is software for creating stop motion animation.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free release
- The maker says it is releasing the software for free after 25 years of supporting stop motion projects.checked 7 Oct 2026
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