Reading Time: 3 minutesANIMATION DEFINITION & MEANING Animation is a filmmaking technique that creates the illusion of motion by displaying a rapid sequence of still images—drawings, models, or digital frames. Whether hand-drawn or computer-generated, animation exploits how our brains process visual continuity across frames. How animation works When you see a character move in animation, you watch a… Continue reading What is Animation? Definition, Types, and How It Works
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What is Cel Animation? Definition, Process & Why It Still Matters
Reading Time: 3 minutesFeatured image: Inking and painting an animation cel, 1969. Image Credit: Janke at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons CEL ANIMATION DEFINITION & MEANING Cel animation is a traditional 2D animation technique where characters and objects are drawn on transparent sheets called cels, then layered over painted backgrounds and photographed one frame… Continue reading What is Cel Animation? Definition, Process & Why It Still Matters