To define the term ‘Animation’, it could be said that it is an illusion of motion that is developed by displaying a chronological display of various images in real speed. Pictures could either be displayed via 2D technique or even three dimensional. The optical illusion which is one vital aspect relating animation creation is a result of a phenomenon that is better recognized as ‘persistence of vision’. This remains as one most general form of creating characters with animated effect. There are various techniques that are used to come up with those creations. Some like to stick with the old traditional forms whilst a few do not mind going the modern way.
Traditional- During the 20th century, this technique was extensively used in film making. The initial step that is taken up here is of drawing of various sequences of characters. Then they are Xeroxed on acetate sheets. Sides of the sheets opposite to the line drawings need to be filled with the specific hues to be used. Post this; photographs of them are taken on motion pictures via the help of rostrum camera.