Convert Footage into Claymation in After Effects

Learn how to convert footage into artistic claymation in Adobe After Effects using the Claymation Effect template from Creation Effects.

This Creation Art Effects template imitates the look of colorful clay layers stacked on top of each other to form an image. With a low frame rate and real clay textures that change on every frame, the end result imitates an authentic, stop-motion, hand-made clay or play-dough animation. This tutorial will show you how to customize the effect to get the perfect look for your footage. Updated in 2025, this template includes additional custom claymation effects such as clay transition effects, animated clay shapes and strokes, and animated clay text to create custom titles.