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HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION [1 record]

Record 1 2025-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drawing
  • Cinematography
CONT

Traditional animation ... is done by drawing each image, frame-by-frame, on transparent sheets before arranging them to create movement. ... it allows animators to add more detail and greater realism.

Key term(s)
  • hand drawn animation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin
  • Cinématographie
CONT

L'animation traditionnelle implique la création de chaque image à la main, un processus laborieux qui nécessite de dessiner les personnages et les décors pour chaque mouvement du film. Les animateurs commencent par des images clés, qui définissent les points de départ et d'arrivée d'une action, puis remplissent les images intermédiaires [...], pour assurer la fluidité du mouvement.

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