The history of animation technology showcase moving art pieces and images changed over the years – now we are in a world when computer technology and internet technology helps to create some terrific animated videos enjoyed by diverse assemblage.

Let’s dive back in history, relive the evolution of animation and explore some of what’s yet to come.

Animation is an ever-changing art form; advancements in technology have led to expansiveness in design capabilities. Take a look at the evolution of animation, and ee how it is a continuously changing art form.

In 1906, J Stuart Blackton created what is known to be the first animated film Humorous Phases of Funny Faces. He is recognized with being the first to use stop motion film-making to basic animation. He drew cartoon faces on a blackboard and would stop the camera in order to erase the faces as he drew another one, before filming the new drawing.

The first full-length animated movie was released in Argentina. Quirino Cristiani’s El Apóstol ran for 70 minutes and is comprised of 58,000 frames. The film is now known as a lost film, because a fire had destroyed the only known copy.

In 1922, Walt Disney animates his very first animated short, Little Red Riding Hood . A few years later, in 1928, Mickey Mouse makes his debut in a six-minute short Plane Crazy.

The first full-colour, three-strip Technicolor animated short was created by Disney Flowers and Trees. The film won an Oscar for Best Short Subject in 1932.

In 1937, Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is considered to be the first surviving full-length animated movie.

In 1941, the first full-length animated musical is Mr.Bug Goes to Town.

In 1991, Beauty and the Beast becomes the first fully animated film to receive and Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

The first computer-animated film was released to theaters in 1995, Toy Story. The film is entirely computer-generated 3D animation. Each frame took approximately between four and thirteen hours to complete.

In 2002, the Oscars create a new category entitled “Best Animated Film.” Shrek was the first movie to win said award. And in 2004 The Polar Express is the first fully animated film to use motion capture technology to render all of its characters.

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http://movies.about.com/od/animatedmovies/a/history-animated-films.htm

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/jul/01/toy-story-animation-pixar