http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamation

Normally, a model would be placed in front of a rear-projection screen with a previously filmed live-action plate and animated to interact with another model, the environment on the screen, or a live-action character. The positioning of the model and animation table was fairly precise to ensure that the model both scaled correctly and appeared to interact with its 'environment' in a physically realistic manner.

A piece of matte glass between the camera and the screen would be painted black to obscure the animation table so that it would not be exposed and show up on film. The black portion of the matte glass would be inverted so the previously transparent parts would be black while the formerly black parts would be transparent. The unexposed part would be re-shot so the final print will be complete.

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