Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although there are other methods.

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• 1 Etymology
• 2 Early examples
• 3 Techniques
  • 3.1 Traditional animation
  • 3.2 Stop motion
  • 3.3 Computer animation
    • 3.3.1 2D animation
    • 3.3.2 3D animation
      • 3.3.2.1 Terms
  • 3.4 Other animation techniques
  • 3.5 Other techniques and approaches
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 Further reading
• 7 External links

Etymology

From Latin animātiō, "the act of bringing to life"; from animō ("to animate" or "give life to") + -ātiō ("the act of").

Noun

animation f. (plural animations)

1. animation

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• Spark Online: Only Genius Is Genius
  spark-online.com
  Chris Romano feels that the proliferation of Flash and other web-based animation technologies has not improved the overall quality of animation and cartoons.
• History of Animation: Before Disney
  www-viz.tamu.edu
  A short, illustrated essay by Patrick James on the basics of early animations.
• Animation World Network
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  Provides information resources to the international animation community. Features include searchable database archives, monthly magazine, web animation guide, the Animation Village, discussion forums and other useful resources.