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TWO-DIMENSIONAL ANIMATION
INTRODUCTION
The term two-dimensional animation covers a wide spectrum
of techniques, from basic cartoons to the latest computer
aided productions. Traditionally 2D work has dominated the
industry, as it is better suited to mass production than other
techniques.
The first films to be produced basically consisted of an
animated face drawn onto a blackboard. The animator simply
rubbed out parts of his drawing and then redrew them slightly
differently. When
recorded onto film this gave the illusion of movement. Despite
the technological advances in the technique, essentially the
process remains the same to this day. It is this simplicity,
which makes two-dimensional animation the ideal starting point
for any budding animator.
The following sections highlight the key stages of a two-dimensional
production:
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