The stop-motion animation technique used in the film is a time-consuming process that requires patience and attention to detail. Each character had to be carefully crafted and manipulated to create the illusion of movement. The team used a combination of puppets, miniatures, and special effects to create the unique world of Halloween Town.
The animators had to be extremely precise, as each frame had to be carefully set up and photographed. The characters' movements were so intricate that it took 24 frames to create just one second of film! The attention to detail is mind-boggling, with even the smallest details, like Santa's sleigh and Zero's nose, being meticulously crafted.