Animation

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Derived from the Latin word for "soul", animation is a way of making a movie from many still images. For example, Mickey Mouse was an animation. The images are put together one after another, and then played at a fast speed to give the illusion of movement.

Animation is a relatively new art form, and though the idea of moving images has been a theme throughout ancient civilizations, it was not until late into the 19th century (1800s, if you don't already know) that experimental animation truly began. Today, the industry of animation is booming, making up a huge commercial enterprise.

A person who makes animations is called an animator.

There are at least three ways to animate:

1. Draw each frame
2. Use stop-motion: make a model scene and change it to create a new image (frame)
3. Make computer graphics