by Kin Isles
Animation is a dynamic and versatile medium that transcends traditional boundaries, enabling artists to create vivid, engaging worlds and characters.
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 creates movement from flat images using keyframes and in-betweens. Examples: The Simpsons, The Lion King.
3D animation creates lifelike 3D characters and environments with computer software. Examples: Toy Story, Frozen.
Stop motion animates physical objects frame by frame to create movement. Examples: Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Motion graphics animate text, shapes, and icons to create dynamic visuals, often in ads or explainer videos, valued for clarity and modern style.
Procreate is an iOS app for digital art and animation with brushes, layers, and frame-by-frame tools.
Blender is free 3D software for modeling, animation, and rendering, known for its versatility and quality.
Adobe After Effects creates motion graphics and visual effects for video projects.
Adobe Animate creates interactive animations for web, TV, and games, supporting vector and raster graphics.