ABSTRACT
TRADITIONAL ANIMATION REFERS to the means of creating moving images frame-by-framewithout the assistance of a computer. This encompasses hand-drawn animation, stop motion puppetry, and any imaginable technique that uses traditional media over time. Inmany ways, modern digital 3D animation has a lot in common with stop motion animation. The process ofmodeling, surfacing, rigging, cinematography, animation, and lighting are very analogous. In stop motion animation, modeling may involve making a sculptural character out of clay. The model may actually be built around a metal armature that serves as the character rig. The model is painted and adorned with clothing and other accessories. The camera is placed along with the lights, and characters are animated. This all sounds remarkably like modern 3D animation.
