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Experimental Animation
A non-commercial animation style that often pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling and visuals. Examples: Works by Norman McLaren, 'Waltz with Bashir'.
3D Computer Animation
Digital animation that creates three-dimensional moving images. Examples: Pixar's 'Toy Story', DreamWorks' 'Shrek'.
Computer-Assisted Animation
This is traditional 2D animation created using computer software to assist in the creation process. Examples: 'The Iron Giant', 'The Princess and the Frog'.
Motion Graphics
Combines graphic design with animation to create moving graphic elements. Examples: Movie title sequences, animated logos.
Flash Animation
A style that emerged from the software Adobe Flash, characterized by low file sizes and simplistic designs. Examples: 'Homestar Runner', early 'The Simpsons' webisodes.
Clay Animation
Also known as 'claymation', this animation uses malleable clay figures that are photographed frame-by-frame. Examples: 'Chicken Run', 'Gumby'.
Stop Motion Animation
Physical objects are moved in small increments and photographed frame-by-frame. Examples: 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', 'Wallace & Gromit'.
2D Vector-Based Animation
Two-dimensional digital animation where movement is controlled by vectors rather than pixels. Examples: 'Flash animations', 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'.
Anime
Japanese animation style known for its vibrant characters and fantastical themes. Examples: 'Naruto', 'Spirited Away'.
Puppet Animation
Stop motion animation technique using three-dimensional puppets. Examples: 'The Boxtrolls', 'Coraline'.
Silhouette Animation
This animation features characters and objects as black silhouettes against brightly lit backgrounds. Examples: 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed', early Lotte Reiniger work.
Cut-Out Animation
Animation style where characters and scenes are created from flat materials cut into shapes. Examples: 'South Park', 'Terry Gilliam's Monty Python animations'.
Sand Animation
Uses the manipulation of sand on a backlit or front-lit glass surface to create each frame for an animated sequence. Examples: Short films by Caroline Leaf, 'The Sandman'.
Rotoscoping
A technique where animators trace over live-action film, creating a realistic animation style. Examples: 'A Scanner Darkly', 'Waking Life'.
Traditional Animation
Frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation, often with a fluid and expressive style. Examples: Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', 'The Lion King'.
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