Different styles of Animation

Hand Drawn Animation 

Often referred  as traditional or classical animation. This technique was the main form of animating in cinemas before computer animation was around.

Cut Out Animation

Cut out animation is one of the oldest forms of animating, it is the use of flat characters, props and backgrounds cut from materials such as paper, card, stiff fabric or even photographs.

Stop Motion Animation

Stop motion is a common form of animation that involves
physically manipulating an object give it the appearance of moving on its own. The object is moved in small increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a continuous sequence.

 

Computer Animation

Computer Animation can use a range of techniques involving 2D and 3D digital animation, from flash to CGI.


*Research from 222 230 Digital Media