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What is another name for traditional animation?
What is another name for traditional animation?
Hand-drawn animation or cel animation
How were traditional animation frames created before digital technology?
How were traditional animation frames created before digital technology?
Thousands of pictures were drawn entirely by hand on acetate sheets, or cels.
Name two popular animated films created using traditional animation.
Name two popular animated films created using traditional animation.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty
What was the title of the earliest known animated film made in France in 1906?
What was the title of the earliest known animated film made in France in 1906?
What technique combines traditional animation with live-action video?
What technique combines traditional animation with live-action video?
Who created the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound in 1928?
Who created the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound in 1928?
Which animation film used a pop-art style that was popular at the time of its making?
Which animation film used a pop-art style that was popular at the time of its making?
Which company released the first full-length feature film in 1937?
Which company released the first full-length feature film in 1937?
What is Studio Ghibli known for in terms of animation style?
What is Studio Ghibli known for in terms of animation style?
What significant event occurred in the history of animation in 1993?
What significant event occurred in the history of animation in 1993?
What popular form of animation is known for using clay figures?
What popular form of animation is known for using clay figures?
Which animation style involves physically manipulating objects to create movement?
Which animation style involves physically manipulating objects to create movement?
How does animation help in communicating emotions and ideas?
How does animation help in communicating emotions and ideas?
What is a MAP in the context of animation?
What is a MAP in the context of animation?
How does animation help in creating a less intimidating feel for serious topics?
How does animation help in creating a less intimidating feel for serious topics?
What is the significance of using animated characters over live-action actors in storytelling?
What is the significance of using animated characters over live-action actors in storytelling?
How has animation helped in uniting people with different beliefs and interests?
How has animation helped in uniting people with different beliefs and interests?
What role does animation play in making stories more engaging and thought-provoking?
What role does animation play in making stories more engaging and thought-provoking?
Study Notes
Traditional Animation
- Also known as hand-drawn animation, or classical animation
- Frames were created by hand-drawing each frame, then photographing or scanning the drawings for filming
Early Animated Films
- Two popular animated films created using traditional animation: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), and The Jungle Book (1967)
- Earliest known animated film made in France in 1906: Fantasmagorie by Émile Cohl
Animation Techniques
- Combining traditional animation with live-action video: Integrating (or Mixed Media) Technique
- First animated cartoon with synchronized sound: Steamboat Willie (1928) by Walt Disney
Animation Styles
- Pop-art style: Yellow Submarine (1968)
- Studio Ghibli known for watercolor-inspired, fantastical, and detailed animation style
History of Animation
- 1937: First full-length feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released by Walt Disney Productions
- 1993: First fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story, released by Pixar Animation Studios
Stop-Motion Animation
- Known for using clay figures, also referred to as Claymation
- Involves physically manipulating objects to create movement
Communication and Storytelling
- Animation helps communicate emotions and ideas by adding visual context and tone
- Map (Motion Amplification Process) in animation: a technique to record and amplify subtle movements for realistic animations
- Animation helps create a less intimidating feel for serious topics by making them more approachable and engaging
- Animated characters can be more relatable and engaging than live-action actors in storytelling
- Animation can unite people with different beliefs and interests by conveying universal messages and emotions
- Animation makes stories more engaging and thought-provoking by adding visual interest and creativity
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Description
Explore the rich history of animation, from its early beginnings in 1906 to the innovative works of Walt Disney. Learn about the evolution of animation as a medium for entertainment, propaganda, and storytelling.
