Short History of Animation

By Venturous

  • What was the first form of animation?

    What was the first form of animation?
    It consisted of a cylinder and a strip of paper showing twelve frames of animation on the Praxinoscope.

  • When was animation first invented?

    When was animation first invented?
    On October 28, 1892, Charles-Émile Reynaud and made Paurvre Pierrot at the Musée Grévin in Paris.

  • Who was the father of animation?

    Who was the father of animation?
    J. Stuart Blackton was the father of animation and was a vaudeville performer known as 'The Komikal Kartoonist'.

  • Who invented cel animation?

    Who invented cel animation?
    The cel animation process was invented by Earl Hurd and John Bray in 1915.

  • Who created the 12 principles of animation?

    Who created the 12 principles of animation?
    It was created by the 'old men' of Walt Disney Studios, amongst them were Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.

  • When was computer animation used?

    When was computer animation used?
    This is an experimental 2D animation short drawn on a data tablet by Peter Foldes.