Animation Techniques Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Animation for Beginners. The Best Animation Tips for Beginners. Animation consists of a series of static images presented in rapid sequence to create the illusion of motion. There are a number of ways to animate: drawing by hand (flipbook), drawing and painting on transparent celluloid, stop-motion, or using a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional images. While each method uses different techniques, all animation methods are based on the same concepts of how to fool the eye.