The Art of
Animation

by Kin Isles

Animation is a dynamic and versatile medium that transcends traditional boundaries, enabling artists to create vivid, engaging worlds and characters.

Types of
Animation

Traditional Animation

Traditional animation draws each frame by hand, colors them on cels, and photographs them. It’s known for its artistic quality, as seen in Snow White.

2D Animation

2D animation creates movement from flat images using keyframes and in-betweens. Examples: The Simpsons, The Lion King.

3D Animation

3D animation creates lifelike 3D characters and environments with computer software. Examples: Toy Story, Frozen.

Stop-Motion

Stop motion animates physical objects frame by frame to create movement. Examples: Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Motion Graphics

Motion graphics animate text, shapes, and icons to create dynamic visuals, often in ads or explainer videos, valued for clarity and modern style.

Softwares

Procreate

Procreate is an iOS app for digital art and animation with brushes, layers, and frame-by-frame tools.

Blender

Blender is free 3D software for modeling, animation, and rendering, known for its versatility and quality.

Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects creates motion graphics and visual effects for video projects.

Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate creates interactive animations for web, TV, and games, supporting vector and raster graphics.

Personal Projects

Living Room 3D Model made with Blender

Underwater City made with Procreate and After Effects

2D Graphics Motion Edit made with After Effects