Ray Harryhausen, stop-motion animator, dies.

[Jim Logajan]

Ray Harryhausen, animator for films such as "Jason and the Argonauts" (1963) has died:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/entertainment-us-harryhausen-idUSBRE9460T020130507

One of the classic scenes he was known for:

 

[Jim Logajan]

Amazing special effects (for the time).

Even though the stop-motion was almost always evident, I always found it good enough to enjoy and appreciate. Found this nice compendium titled "The Ray Harryhausen Creature List":