International Animation Day
The artists, researchers, and technicians behind animated art are recognized on October 28th, International Animation Day honors the artists, researchers, and technicians behind animated art. It's also a day to celebrate all aspects of animation.
Artists create animation by manipulating drawings to appear as moving pictures. This art form has been used for more than 100 years to produce cartoons and other forms of entertainment. Artists and technicians have created various forms of animation over the years.
Different animation styles are used in different animation styles
- Traditional or 2D Animation: Traditional or 2D Animation: Flat characters and environments are used in 2D animation, one of the most popular animation art forms, 2D animation uses flat characters and environments. Before digital cameras and advanced techniques were invented, 2D animation needed the use of meticulously hand-drawn frames. This could take a long time, as you can imagine. Mickey Mouse, which Walt Disney invented in 1937, is an example of 2D animation
- Animation 3D Animation: This kind of animation uses the art of motion to create animations that make characters appear more realistic. This sort of animation got off in the 1970s with the help of computers. In the 1990s, 3D animation became extremely popular thanks to special hardware. Some of the most popular movies to use 3D animation include Toy Story, The Terminator, and Jurassic Park
- Stop Motion Animation (Block Animation): This kind of animation is made by stringing together photos of still objects in a specific sequence. The series of photographs adds to the sense of motion. Stop motion animation is also one of the oldest known forms of animation. Chicken Run and The Nightmare Before Christmas are two recent examples of stop motion animated films
- Animography Animation: Animated Text In their introductions or credits, movie makers, televisions, and other aspects of media often use animated text. Moving text will shrink, expand, or morph into another form of text by typing typography animation. Typography animation allows text to shrink, expand, or morph into another form. Take a look at the intro to Star Wars to get a sense of what typography animation looks like
Rotoscope, motion capture, electrical, and claymation are all typical animation techniques.
How to celebrate #internationalanimationday.
On this day, animation companies, corporations, and individuals hold a variety of activities. Animated film screenings, art exhibits, animation demonstrations, and workshops are among the events that include animated film screenings, art exhibits, animation demonstrations, and workshops. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate:
- Learn more about the various forms of animation
- Learn more about famous animators, including Walt Disney, John Lasseter, Chuck Jones, Ub Iwerks, and Tex Avery
- Watch some of the most popular animated films of all time, such as The Incredibles, Kung Fu Panda, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, or Frozen
With #InternationalAnimationDay, share your favorite animated video or film on social media with #InternationalAnimationDay.
History of international animation day has spanned history
In 2002, the International Animated Film Association established International Animation Day. The International Animated Film Association established International Animation Day. They chose October 28th to commemorate Theatre Optique, the first public performance of animation, on October 28th. The animating picture system used in the animated performance was invented by Charles-Emile Reynaud. In 1892, Theatre Optique de La Grevin Museum in Paris held its first exhibition Optique.
