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Animation
Animation is the art and technical discipline of creating the illusion of movement by displaying static images in rapid succession. The process relies on visual perception mechanisms to transform drawings, objects, or rendered frames into continuous motion.
Overview
Production methods have developed from pre-cinematic optical devices such as the zoetrope and praxinoscope to synchronized sound and multi-color film. The discipline transitioned further from physical stop-motion and hand-drawn cel workflows to computer-generated imagery. Modern pipelines integrate digital modeling, algorithmic motion synthesis, and real-time graphic rendering.
Why it matters
Animation serves as an established medium in cinema, broadcast media, and interactive video software. Beyond entertainment, computer-generated visual workflows support technical simulation, pedagogical instruction, and scientific visualization.
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