What is the stop-motion feature that overlays the previous frame as a ghost image?
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In stop-motion animation, some camera or capture software shows a semi-transparent overlay of the previous frame so you can align the next shot more precisely. What is this feature called?
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This is usually called onion skinning. In stop-motion capture, onion skinning overlays the previous frame (and sometimes multiple frames) as a transparent “ghost” image to help you line up movement and keep animation smooth from shot to shot.
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