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The Phenakistoscope was one of the first tools used to create animation. It used drawings on a spinning disc to make images look like they were moving. This helped people understand how motion could be created from still pictures. -
Fantasmagorie was made by Emile Cohl and is considered the first animated film. It was created using simple hand drawn images. This film showed that animation could be used to tell short stories. -
Disney released Steamboat Willie, which introduced Mickey Mouse. It was one of the first cartoons to use sound that matched the animation. This made cartoons more entertaining and helped Disney become very popular. -
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full length animated movie. It proved that animated films could be successful and taken seriously. After this, animation became a major part of the film industry. -
During the 1950's, animated shows became common on television. Shows like the flintstones and looney tuns were very popular. TV animation used simpler designs to save time and money. -
Pixar released Ty Story, the first fully computer animated movie. This was a big moment because it showed how powerful CGI could be. After this, many studios started using computers to make animated films. -
In the 2000's, CGI animation became the main style used in movies. Films like Shrek and Finding Nemo were huge successes. This changed ho animated movies were made. -
Animation continued to grow with streaming platforms like Netflix and Youtube. Independent animators could share their work online. Animation styles became more creative and diverse.