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2.5 DIMENSION ANIMATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Video Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- two-and-a-half dimensional animation
1, record 1, English, two%2Dand%2Da%2Dhalf%20dimensional%20animation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2.5 dimensional animation 2, record 1, English, 2%2E5%20dimensional%20animation
correct, noun
- 2.5 dimension animation 3, record 1, English, 2%2E5%20dimension%20animation
correct, noun
- 2.5D animation 4, record 1, English, 2%2E5D%20animation
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
2.5D animation is a unique animation style that creates the illusion of depth while using two-dimensional assets. Unlike traditional 2D [two-dimensional] animation, where characters and objects exist on a flat plane, 2.5D animation adds perspective, shading, and movement tricks to make elements appear three-dimensional—without the complexity of full 3D [three-dimensional] animation. 5, record 1, English, - two%2Dand%2Da%2Dhalf%20dimensional%20animation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2.5D: two-and-a-half dimensional. 6, record 1, English, - two%2Dand%2Da%2Dhalf%20dimensional%20animation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- two and a half dimensional animation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Vidéotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- animation 2,5D
1, record 1, French, animation%202%2C5D
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique qui combine des éléments d'animation bidimensionnels avec des effets de profondeur en trois dimensions. 2, record 1, French, - animation%202%2C5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,5D : deux dimensions et demie. 2, record 1, French, - animation%202%2C5D
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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