ANIMATION Definition & Meaning

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animation

[an-uh-mey-shuhn]

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noun

animated quality; liveliness; vivacity; spirit.
to talk with animation.
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an act or instance of animating or enlivening.
the state or condition of being animated.
Graphic Arts��
1. a dynamic visual medium produced from static drawings, models, or objects posed in a series of incremental movements that are then rapidly sequenced to give the illusion of lifelike motion.
2. the process of preparing such animation, as for films, cartoons, video games, etc.
3. a product of such animation, as a film or cartoon.

animation

/ ˌæ��ɪˈ��ɪʃə�� /

noun

liveliness; vivacity
the condition of being alive
1. the techniques used in the production of animated cartoons
2. a variant of animated cartoon

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

interanimation noun
nonanimation noun
overanimation noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of animation¹

1590–1600; 1910–15 animation for def. 4; (< Middle French ) < Latin ��Ծ��پ�ō��- (stem of ��Ծ��پ�ō a bestowing of life). See animate, -ion

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To test the viability of a new Toothless, DreamWorks enlisted British visual effects and computer animation outfit Framestore to spend three months trying to create a “realistic” version of Toothless.

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These include a drama series, animation project and a mockumentary as well as a biopic that his representatives say "promises to leave a lasting cultural mark".

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The irony is, animation is a medium of empathy.

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The coloring, animation style and specific details, such as the logos on the side of Lighting McQueen and Buzz Lightyear’s space suit, closely resemble the original works.

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Joss's broad career spanned different genres and platforms, appearing in films, sitcoms, animations, stage productions and more.

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animatic animatism

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