Animation

Method of creating the illusion of movement.

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Animation is a method of photographing inanimate objects, drawings, or computer images to create the illusion of movement. It is a visual medium used in film, television, and computer graphics.

/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/

It comes from the French word 'animation', meaning 'imitation of life'.

Animation is like a flipbook, where lots of slightly different pictures shown quickly make things look like they're moving.

Early animation used zoetropes to create the illusion of movement
Disney's Steamboat Willie was one of the first animated films with synchronized sound
Stop-motion animation involves physically manipulating objects between frames

What is animation? It's a technique to create the illusion of movement
How does it work? By displaying a series of still images in rapid succession
What are some types of animation? Traditional, stop-motion, and computer animation

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