Stop motion is a generic general term for an animation technique which makes static objects appear to move. Many still frames are taken then put together to create the illusion of movement. It can be quite a painstaking technique with only a few seconds of actual footage been produced after an entire day. Stop motion animation is almost as old as film-making itself, dating back to 1898, it has been used recently in popular TV shows and movies such as Wallace & Gromit and Chickenrun. Perhaps that is what inspired these budding young filmmakers to give it a go. More examples of their work can be seen here.
I first saw this excellent photo of a graduation prank at a University in India about a year ago but it's still just as funny. I love how this photo was taken just before anyone having their picture taken had reacted. I also like how the pranksters coordinated their water pouring so well.
Have you and your mates ever tried to collect all of your empty alcohol bottles until the pile seemed worryingly large? Ever been to the cricket and tried to make a huge snake of beer cups?
Even if you have, I doubt you've put together a collection as impressive as these college students in the USA.