Large Studio Armature

Animation Supplies has been working with the double Oscar winning studio Se-ma-for to exclusively bring you a new range of pre-built armatures. The armatures are of exceptional quality and built to the highest standards, using the very best materials. Se-ma-for have an illustrious history for producing award winning stop motion and Animation Supplies are thrilled to have teamed up with them. Follow the link to find out further information about our partnership with Se-ma-for and the puppet and model making services that we offer.

The new Animation Supplies range of ready-made studio armatures have been developed over a number of years and have been designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding animator. The specification and quality of the armatures represent extraordinary value for money. Each joint is precision made from stainless steel and a special secret alloy. This results in a strong, yet responsive joint which is capable of the most subtle of movements and is a real joy to animate with.

The great thing about buying a ready-made armature is that it is ready to animate straight out of the box. This gives you more time to concentrate on animating your masterpiece. Our studio armature range is available in three sizes small (15cm), medium (22cm) and large (30cm). If however these sizes or proportions are not suited to your character we also offer a bespoke armature service where we will design and build an armature to perfectly suit your character’s requirements. Our specialist team will work this you to produce a perfectly tailored armature, offering support and guidance throughout the process. Please don't hesitate to enquire about our bespoke armature service, our team can cater for anything from a one-off commission to the entire cast of a stop motion feature film.

Our ready-made studio stop motion armature features the following: 

-       Fantastic feet with base plates and jointed toes*

-       Rigging points in the hips and upper body

-       Ball jointed wrists*

-       Precision made to a tolerance of 0.1mm

-       Joints resistant to the load of e.g. latex

-       Specifically forged alloy for exceptional joint movement

*The small armatures do not have jointed toes or wrists

Studio armature specification comparison table

Large          Studio Armature              Medium          Studio Armature         Small        Studio Armature            Ball and Socket Joints 20 including toe 18 including toe 14 Rigging Points 4 4 4 Armature Height 300mm 220mm 150mm Plated Finish (no reaction to latex) Compact Joints   Replaceable finger wires   Silver plated aluminium wire Robust design Fully articulated feet   Tie-down points Interchangeable head mount Precision made components Ready-made construction Animation Supplies Guarantee

   These Se-Ma-For Studio Armatures are exclusive to Animation Supplies