The Art of Animation
The history of animation is a fascinating one that spans over a century. It all started with the invention of the zoetrope in the early 1800s, which created the illusion of motion by spinning a sequence of images. This was soon followed by the invention of the flip book, which allowed for more complex animations. The first animated film was Fantasmagorie, created by French cartoonist Emile Cohl in 1908. It was a hand-drawn animation that used over 700 drawings.
In the 1920s, Walt Disney started creating animated shorts featuring his character Mickey Mouse. Disney's success led to the creation of the first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1937. This film was a huge success and paved the way for other animated feature films.
In the 1950s and 60s, animation studios such as Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera created popular cartoons such as Looney Tunes and The Flintstones. The 1980s and 90s saw the rise of Japanese anime and the use of computer animation. Today, animation is used in a variety of mediums including film, television, video games, and advertising.
Animation has come a long way since the zoetrope, and advances in technology continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. From hand-drawn animation to computer-generated imagery, animation has become an integral part of the entertainment industry.
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