Animation Through the Ages

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Explain what animation is and how it is created using traditional methods.

Animation is the method that encompasses myriad filmmaking techniques, by which still images are manipulated to create moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets (cels) to be photographed and exhibited on film.

What is CGI and how is it used in animation?

Many animations are computer animations made with computer-generated imagery (CGI). CGI is used to create detailed 3D animations and composite 3D animations into films.

How does animation differ from live-action film?

Animation involves creating moving images from still images, while live-action film captures real-life actions and events.

What is stop motion animation and how does it relate to other forms of animation?

<p>Stop motion animation, particularly claymation, involves manipulating physical objects to create movement in individual frames. It exists alongside other forms of animation such as traditional hand-drawn, computer-generated, and hybrid forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has CGI impacted the use of practical effects in filmmaking?

<p>As CGI increasingly approximates photographic imagery, filmmakers can easily composite 3D animations into their film rather than using practical effects for showy visual effects (VFX).</p> Signup and view all the answers