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 #5 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)
- 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: 122 members
- Oct: 21 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 Animation54 posts in the past month
- MY OLD RAGS
- "Glummy"
- I was wondering where I put that bra.
#154Digital AnimationMY OLD RAGS · "Glummy" · I was wondering where I put that bra. - Stop Motion18 posts in the past month
- Two Clay People Demonstrate a Kaiju Fight
- Something Big is Coming...
- Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green) Demonstrate a Fist Fight
#218Stop MotionTwo Clay People Demonstrate a Kaiju Fight · Something Big is Coming... · Roger (Red) and Glenn (Green) Demonstrate a Fist Fight - Showreel9 posts in the past month
- cheating birds
- 3D Animation Death 🕷️
- [FOR HIRE] Open commissions 2d animation
#39Showreelcheating birds · 3D Animation Death 🕷️ · [FOR HIRE] Open commissions 2d animation - Traditional Animation3 posts in the past month
- Flour sack
- I Drew Ditto 1000 Times
- 3D Animation Idle
#43Traditional AnimationFlour sack · I Drew Ditto 1000 Times · 3D Animation Idle - Storyboard2 posts in the past month
- BTBLAF Storyboard!
- Story board/Animatic
#52StoryboardBTBLAF Storyboard! · Story board/Animatic
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
- 10
- Views /mo
- 10
- Visitors /mo
- 2
- Referrals /mo
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