r/FrameByFrame

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About r/FrameByFrame

Welcome to r/FramebyFrame, a subreddit dedicated to all forms of frame-by-frame animation. From traditional hand-drawn animation to digital animation, stop motion, and storyboarding, this community is a place to share your creations, collaborate with other animators, and learn from one another. Whether you are a professional animator or just starting out, we invite you to join our supportive community and be a part of the exciting world of frame-by-frame animation.

The community at a glance

r/FrameByFrame is a Subreddit for Animators with roughly 22K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Animation topic page.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, 2d, and Stop Motion. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention animation software.

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Established 2012
22K Members

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Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +10.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 831 members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 208 members
  • Oct: 316 members
  • Nov: 224 members
  • Dec: 542 members
  • Jan: 415 members
  • Feb: 76 members
  • Mar: 120 members
  • Apr: 101 members
  • May: 70 members
  • Jun: 49 members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    15 posts in the past month
    1. My latest animation about a bee trying to save his friends!
    2. Fight animation im working on
    3. some pug stuff
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    My latest animation about a bee trying to save his friends! · Fight animation im working on · some pug stuff
    15
  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Using critique from Reddit, I made a few changes and colored my animation. Please Let me know what I may need to improve on as an animator! [OC]
    2. What do you think of my showreel? I'm looking forward to land my next 2D Animation gig. Thanks!
    3. oc animation, what do you think? Any improvements advice?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Using critique from Reddit, I made a few changes and colored my animation. Please Let me know what I may need to improve on as an animator! [OC] · What do you think of my showreel? I'm looking forward to land my next 2D Animation gig. Thanks! · oc animation, what do you think? Any improvements advice?
    6
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Straight Outta Sala B - The series
    #3
    Ideas
    Straight Outta Sala B - The series
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. The struggle is real
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    The struggle is real
    1

Topics

  • Animation
    256 posts in the past month
    1. Fight animation im working on
    2. Embroidery animation for me music video [OC]
    3. Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    #1
    Animation
    Fight animation im working on · Embroidery animation for me music video [OC] · Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    256
  • 2d
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    2. Week 21 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    3. Week 14 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    #2
    2d
    Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself · Week 21 of learning 2D Animation by myself · Week 14 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    58
  • Stop Motion
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Stop Motion
    34
  • Short Film
    21 posts in the past month
    1. The Little Witch — my first attempt at an animated short film (o^ ^o)
    2. Finally am done with my animated short film
    #4
    Short Film
    The Little Witch — my first attempt at an animated short film (o^ ^o) · Finally am done with my animated short film
    21
  • Learning
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    2. Week 14 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    3. Week 12 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    #5
    Learning
    Week 17 of learning 2D Animation by myself · Week 14 of learning 2D Animation by myself · Week 12 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    14

Flair

  • Digital Animation
    128 posts in the past month
    1. Animatic/final side by side.
    2. LIES! All lies!! Don't believe anything that scarecrow says. 😠💢
    3. Straight Outta Sala B - The series
    #1
    Digital Animation
    Animatic/final side by side. · LIES! All lies!! Don't believe anything that scarecrow says. 😠💢 · Straight Outta Sala B - The series
    128
  • Traditional Animation
    38 posts in the past month
    1. some pug stuff
    2. animating on paper is fun
    3. hand drawn crayons on paper, shot with digicam [OC]
    #2
    Traditional Animation
    some pug stuff · animating on paper is fun · hand drawn crayons on paper, shot with digicam [OC]
    38
  • Showreel
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Week 6 of learning 2D Animation
    2. Hand to hand fighting practice
    3. Week 10 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    #3
    Showreel
    Week 6 of learning 2D Animation · Hand to hand fighting practice · Week 10 of learning 2D Animation by myself
    10
  • Question
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What do you think of my showreel? I'm looking forward to land my next 2D Animation gig. Thanks!
    2. The struggle is real
    3. What is happening here ??
    #4
    Question
    What do you think of my showreel? I'm looking forward to land my next 2D Animation gig. Thanks! · The struggle is real · What is happening here ??
    6
  • Stop Motion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Embroidery animation for me music video [OC]
    2. Cut out animation. Definitely getting better.
    3. The Last Of Us Season 2 Stop Motion Edit
    #5
    Stop Motion
    Embroidery animation for me music video [OC] · Cut out animation. Definitely getting better. · The Last Of Us Season 2 Stop Motion Edit
    4

Product recommendations

  • animation software
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best software for animating against audio.. specifically dialogue?
    2. Best Android 2d animation software for traditional animation?
    3. What is the best animation software to jump headfirst into?
    #1
    animation software
    Best software for animating against audio.. specifically dialogue? · Best Android 2d animation software for traditional animation? · What is the best animation software to jump headfirst into?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/FrameByFrame for?
Best for Animators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/FrameByFrame free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/FrameByFrame have?
Roughly 22K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/FrameByFrame on?
r/FrameByFrame runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/FrameByFrame cover?
On the Hive Index, r/FrameByFrame is organized under Animators.
How do I join r/FrameByFrame?
You can join r/FrameByFrame by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animation communities like?
Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.
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