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The History of Animation

By Espurr
  • The Magic Lantern

    The Magic Lantern
    A primitive projector, this used a light source tho project a small paper or photographic slide on to a wall. Photo from magiclantern.org.uk
  • The Thaumatrope

    The Thaumatrope
    A disc with two pictures on oposite ends are attached with two peaces of string are twirled to create a moving image. Photo from tourismpg.com
  • The Phenakistoscope

    The Phenakistoscope
    A disc with a series of images, it was spun and viewed through a mirror. Photo at instructables.com
  • The Zoetrope

    The Zoetrope
    Suggested in 1834 and marketed in1860s. Useing slits in the slides, the viewer sees the animation on the cardboard inside the drum. Photo from zoetropic.wordpress.com
  • Enchanted Drawing

    Enchanted Drawing
    This was the first film that included animated sequences.
  • Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

    Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
    The First fully animated film by J. Stuart Blackton. Photo by thevaliens.com
  • Flowers and Trees

    Flowers and Trees
    The first animation to use the full, three-color Technicolor method by Disney Studios. Photo at bcdb.com
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    First hand drawn feature length film at 41 min. to become sucessful. Photo found at sarahewald.wordpress.com
  • Toy Story

    Toy Story
    The first Computer-generated imagery (CGI) movie. by Pixar; Photo is the release poster.
  • Monsters vs. Aliens

    Monsters vs. Aliens
    DreamWorks Animation's feature film to be the first htat is produced in 3D, instead of being converted into 3D in a post production process. Photo is the release poster.