The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to animation:

Animation – rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. It is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although several other forms of presenting animation also exist.

What type of thing is animation?

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Animation can be described as all of the following:

  • One of the visual arts
  • Manipulation of imagery to give the appearance of movement

Animation techniques

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History of animation

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Computer Animation Software

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Animated films

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Animation studios

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Some notable artists and producers of animation

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See also

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