Words Related to Cinema and Theater - Animation
Here you will learn some English words related to animation such as "stop motion", "animatronics", and "pixilation".
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rotoscoping
[noun]
a technique used in animation and filmmaking to trace over live-action film movement frame by frame, creating a more fluid and lifelike animation
go-motion
[noun]
a variation of stop-motion animation that adds motion blur to the figures being animated, creating a more realistic and fluid movement
stop motion
[noun]
a type of animation that is made by moving physical objects and taking pictures of each movement to create frames
full animation
[noun]
the process of creating an animated scene or film where each frame is drawn individually by an animator to produce a smooth, fluid movement
limited animation
[noun]
a technique used in animation that focuses on using fewer frames per second and simplifying movement to save time and costs. It often results in a stylized and minimalistic look
puppet animation
[noun]
a form of stop-motion animation that uses jointed figures or puppets to create the illusion of movement
claymation
[noun]
a form of stop-motion animation that uses clay or other materials to create characters and objects that are moved and filmed frame by frame to create the illusion of motion
strata-cut animation
[noun]
a stop-motion technique that involves cutting and animating slices of a model to create a unique effect
cutout animation
[noun]
a technique in which flat characters, props, and backgrounds are cut out from materials such as paper or fabric and then manipulated to create animation
model animation
[noun]
a stop-motion animation technique that involves animating physical objects, such as clay, puppets, or figurines
silhouette animation
[noun]
a type of animation technique where characters and objects are represented by their outlines
graphic animation
[noun]
a type of animation that involves the creation of images, shapes, and patterns to produce an animated sequence
brickfilm
[noun]
a type of stop-motion animation created using LEGO or other similar building toys
pixilation
[noun]
a stop-motion animation technique that involves using live actors instead of puppets or models
toon shading
[noun]
a rendering technique used to create the appearance of traditional animation in 3D computer graphics
machinima
[noun]
a type of animation created by using real-time computer graphics engines, typically in video games, to produce a cinematic production
motion capture
[noun]
a technique used in computer animation and film production to capture and record the movements of actors or objects for use in digital animation
animatronics
[noun]
the use of robotic devices to create lifelike movements of characters or creatures in movies, television shows, or amusement parks
direct animation
[noun]
a technique where an artist directly draws or paints on film stock, creating animation by manipulating individual frames
paint-on glass animation
[noun]
a technique of creating animation by manipulating slow-drying oil paints on sheets of glass
Pinscreen animation
[noun]
a form of stop-motion animation that uses a screen filled with thousands of pins that can be moved up and down to create images
flipbook
[noun]
a small book containing a series of images that gradually change from one page to the next, creating the illusion of motion when the pages are rapidly flipped
anime
[noun]
a type of animated movies and television shows produced in Japan, usually made for adults
cartoon
[noun]
a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects
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