Typographic animation, also known as kinetic typography or text animation, is a type of animation that focuses on bringing written text to life through movement, timing, and visual effects. This form of animation is commonly used in various media, including film titles, commercials, music videos, and online content. Here are some key aspects of typographic
Rotoscoping is an animation technique that involves tracing live-action film footage, frame by frame, to create fluid animated sequences. The process was first developed by Max Fleischer in 1915, and later popularized by his brother Dave Fleischer. In the early days of filmmaking, it was used to achieve more lifelike and accurate movements. More recently,
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce This short animated film won Best Animated Short Film at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. It is a story about the love of stories and is 15 minutes of animated pleasure!
Truly one of the most amazing and innovative stop motion animations. It all begins with a snapshot, and then…well, it’s diofficult to describe what happens. Just watch it for yourself.
A great discussion – with examples – of stop motion animation, from stop motion animators. Eight minutes of animation heaven!
Some examples of Flash animation.
Another fun collection of animated stories. Also begun in Flash, these crossed over to television and Merchandise! http://www.makingfiends.com/
Old school flash animations…a whole collection of ’em…featuring Homestar Runner, Strong Bad and a host of other silly characters. Homestar Runner
A humorous collection of famous movies, re-enacted in 30 seconds by bunnies. Yep. 30 Second Bunnies
Before yoututbe and Vimeo, there were other large collections of videos and animations. One that remains is http://www.albinoblacksheep.com, with a vast collection of nutty animations, mostly created in Flash. You can get lost in there!