The History of Animation — Types of Animation Styles Explained [Shot List Ep. 14]

Summary by Krater

This video examines the history and techniques of animation, covering traditional cell animation, rotoscoping, anime, stop-motion, cutout animation, and 3D computer animation.

From the video

Answers: What are the different types of animation and how do they work?

• history of animation
• traditional cell animation
• rotoscoping technique
• anime characteristics
• stop-motion animation
• cutout animation
• 3D computer animation

What it concludes

• Traditional animation relies on drawing each frame by hand and using cell animation techniques pioneered in the early 20th century.
• Rotoscoping involves tracing over live-action footage frame by frame to create realistic movement in animation.
• Anime emphasizes detailed visuals and often utilizes animating on twos or threes to allow for more detail in each image.
• Stop-motion animation uses physical objects or puppets captured in slightly altered positions to create movement.
• 3D computer animation uses digital modeling and skeletal rigging to automate in-between frames and create realistic depth.