What is the difference between stop motion animation and animation?

All video ultimately consists of a series of images played in rapid sequence, but the techniques for creating those images vary. Stop motion animation creates each frame of animation separately from the others and usually plays them back at 12 to 24 frames per second. The frames themselves involve physically manipulating the subject of the animation between each frame. Regular animation is usually created digitally, though it's often applied over an existing reel of film to create special effects. This is particularly common with CGI. Outside of the techniques used to make them, a few other factors distinguish stop motion animation from traditional animation. For example, stop motion is often more affordable—especially on limited budgets—and gives directors more control over visual attributes like textures.