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 23K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Animation communities list.
Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, 2d, and Stop Motion. Product recommendations often mention animation software.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2025: 2K members
- 2026: 1K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 70 members
- Jul: 142 members
- Aug: 133 members
- Sep: 49 members
Topics
- Animation256 posts in the past month#1256Animation
- 2d58 posts in the past month#2582d
- Stop Motion34 posts in the past month#334Stop Motion
- Short Film21 posts in the past month#421Short Film
- Learning14 posts in the past month#514Learning
Flair
- Digital Animation94 posts in the past month
- Feel my FURY!... Whoops! O_O
- Safira’s bellydance animation!
- Zombie girl Just wants a little bit of your brains. 🧠🧟♀️
#194Digital AnimationFeel my FURY!... Whoops! O_O · Safira’s bellydance animation! · Zombie girl Just wants a little bit of your brains. 🧠🧟♀️ - Traditional Animation32 posts in the past month
- Krok & Vex — THE GIANT MAGNET | Vex found a giant magnet. Everything metal came flying. Krok just wanted his teeth back.
- Krok & Vex — The Time Machine | Time travel is all fun and games until you become a T-Rex snack. ⏰🦖
- [OC] Gorrionetas: New Argentine animated short releases teaser and Kickstarter campaign
#232Traditional AnimationKrok & Vex — THE GIANT MAGNET | Vex found a giant magnet. Everything metal came flying. Krok just wanted his teeth back. · Krok & Vex — The Time Machine | Time travel is all fun and games until you become a T-Rex snack. ⏰🦖 · [OC] Gorrionetas: New Argentine animated short releases teaser and Kickstarter campaign - Stop Motion22 posts in the past month
- Something Big is Coming...
- Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green) Demonstrate a Fist Fight
- Sword Fight Demonstration with Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green)
#322Stop MotionSomething Big is Coming... · Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green) Demonstrate a Fist Fight · Sword Fight Demonstration with Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green) - Showreel13 posts in the past month
- 2D Animator – Frame-by-Frame Animation & Motion Comics | Short Films, Stories, Music Videos & More
- [FOR HIRE] 2D ANIMATION ANIME STYLE
- showreel created for Portfolio Day
#413Showreel2D Animator – Frame-by-Frame Animation & Motion Comics | Short Films, Stories, Music Videos & More · [FOR HIRE] 2D ANIMATION ANIME STYLE · showreel created for Portfolio Day - Article8 posts in the past month
- Adult Animation’s New Frontier: Has Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Reshaped Social Commentary in Adult Animation?
- An Education for an Education in visual style: How does the education of an animators visual style fit in an increasingly automated animation space?
- Beyond Cartoons: How Cartoon Network help redefine animation for creators, audiences, and the industry
#58ArticleAdult Animation’s New Frontier: Has Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Reshaped Social Commentary in Adult Animation? · An Education for an Education in visual style: How does the education of an animators visual style fit in an increasingly automated animation space? · Beyond Cartoons: How Cartoon Network help redefine animation for creators, audiences, and the industry
Product recommendations
- animation software5 posts in the past month
- 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?
#15animation softwareBest 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?
Community Reviews
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 23K 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.
Monthly Stats
- 5
- Views /mo
- 5
- Visitors /mo
- 1
- Referrals /mo
Similar Communities
123D Animators Community
This Facebook group is for animators! Those working in Maya, Max, Blender, and those working on a piece of paper! Students and professionals are all welcome! This is a place to learn, post, and get inspired!
r/Animators
Welcome to r/Animators, a subreddit dedicated to animators of all kinds! Whether you specialize in 2D animation (traditional or digital), 3D animation, stop motion, character design, or storyboarding, this community is a place for you to share your work, connect with other animators, and collaborate on projects. You can also use this subreddit to find job opportunities, hire other animators, or showcase your skills to potential employers.
r/learnanimation
A subreddit for animators, amateur and professional alike, to post articles about animation principles, in-progress animations for critique, and other things that aid in learning and improving your animation abilities.
r/animationcareer
Looking for a career in animation? In this subreddit you can ask career-related questions, get feedback on your demoreel, and find advice on how to get into and survive the industry. Check out our wiki and FAQ before posting if you're new!
The 11 Second Club
The 11 Second Club is a monthly character animation competition. Animators from all over the world participate, animating a character speaking a line of dialogue provided by the club. he idea is to give animators a chance to practice their skills in a fun, challenging environment.
We Entertainment Worldwide
The best place on LinkedIn for Multimedia entertainment professionals. You can join here if you are into CGI CG 3D Animation Stereoscopic VFX Special Effects Visual Effects Graphics Fantasy Science Fiction Immersive Art lovers Painting 3d Game Art Video Games Game Designers Design Game Programmers Programming Films Media Artificial intelligence or Advertising.