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History of Animation & Visual Effects

Module II - Class 1

Prepared by George John. H.O.D. Animation. SJCC


Types of Animation Techniques
According to recent research, the global animation market size is expected to hit around $642.5 billion by
2030. The industry is growing rapidly, and recent technological advancements have meant that skilled
animators are in high demand.

Animators are responsible for bringing images to life and transforming them into exciting sequences that
work by creating an illusion of movement. Animation has an important role in the media and entertainment
industry and is today used for all kinds of purposes in many different fields, including film, TV, marketing,
gaming and education.

If you’re interested in a career in animation, you’ll need to have an understanding of the history of
animation and its different forms in order to identify what kind of work you’d like to make and which area
you want to specialise in.

Cinematograph popularized the motion picture and producers began to explore the endless possibilities of
animation in greater depth. There are five basic types of animations,

1. Traditional Animation
2. 2D Animation
3. 3D Animation
4. Stop Motion Animation
5. Motion Graphics
1. Traditional Animation
Traditional animation, also known as cel animation or hand-drawn
animation, is the oldest form of animation. According to traditional
style, an animator will meticulously hand-draw each frame on paper,
which is then photocopied or retraced onto transparent acetate sheets
called cels. Paint is applied and each cel is photographed one-by-one to
produce an animated sequence.

This kind of animation was frequently used by Walt Disney Animation


Studios in the production of many of their early films, including The
Lion King (1994), Sleeping Beauty (1959) and Cinderella (1950).
Traditional animation is a good choice for artists that enjoy working
with traditional media, particularly paint and colouring pencils. It is,
however, a lengthy process that requires considerable attention to detail
to achieve the best results.

The technique was the dominant form of animation in cinema until the
advent of computer animation.
2. 2D Animation
2D animation, also known as vector-based animation, is all
about creating movement in a 2-dimensional space.
Advancements in animation software have meant that 2D
animation is now an increasingly accessible and popular choice
for artists. Rather than sketching every frame, artists can
significantly reduce production time and costs by using software
such as Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate and Adobe After
Effects to manipulate images and speed up the process.

Examples of 2D animation are everywhere. You may notice this


style on TV shows, video games, websites, mobile apps and
feature films. Some well-known 2D animations for TV include Kitbull (2019), an animated short that was nominated for the Academy
The Simpsons and Family Guy. Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. It’s
made by a small Pixar team, visually it’s very different from their usual 3D
look as it is mostly 2D animation, but it sticks to their core values: they are
masters at emotional storytelling and engaging viewers very effectively.
Since it’s a short, they have to establish the characters and their
personalities quickly, and the writer/director Rosana Sullivan has done it
extremely well. All the little details and secondary characters are
contributing to the story, and the pastel-like visual style, together with the
framing and use of light, really adds to the warm feeling and look, to add
that extra quality touch."
3. 3D Animation
3D or computer animation refers to the process of creating 3-dimensional moving
images in a digital environment. Specialised animation software means that it is
possible to use motion to bring characters, vehicles and props to life through 3D
animation. Animated objects can be rotated and moved in the same way as real
objects, creating a lifelike effect.

The process is often divided into three main stages, namely, modelling, layout and
animation, and rendering, which each require planning and expertise.

During the modelling stage, objects and characters are created using a specific
modelling tool. The aim is to capture unique personality traits and movements, which
can be achieved by giving a character bones, skin weights and constraints that enable
it to move in specific ways.

The layout and animation stage is focused on the creation of a set in which to place
the object and involves consideration of factors like object size and location.

Finally, computer calculations generate the finished image using specialised software
through a process known as rendering.
4. Stop Motion
Animation
Stop motion animation is a technique that is achieved by capturing
one frame at a time, using physical objects or props that are
moved between frames. When the sequence of images is played
back rapidly, an illusion of movement is produced. Clay figures or
puppets with movable joints are often used in stop motion
animation. Plasticine is an ideal choice of material as its flexibility
means that it is easy to manipulate in order to replicate different
movements and expressions.

Aardman Animations are well known for their use of stop motion
animation in the creation of many celebrated characters such as
Morph and Wallace and Gromit.
5. Motion Graphics
Motion graphics refers to a style of animation that utilises text as a
major component to communicate a message. The focus here is on
adding movement to specific graphic design elements that would
otherwise be static to create impact. Shapes, objects and text can
effectively be set in motion to create a powerful visual display.
This type of animation can be particularly useful if you need to
highlight specific content or express complex ideas visually in a
way that is accessible to audiences.

Motion graphics may be used in the development of video titles,


logo graphics, social media applications and digital marketing
strategies. The title sequence of Hitchcock’s classic film, Psycho
(1960), is one of the first great example of this style and illustrates
how elements like sound, motion and graphic design can work in
harmony to create impact.
Questions

Part C

1. Write an essay on the different types of animations techniques.

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