2D Computer Graphic animation is the generation of animation which is based digitally on computers. This consists of two dimensional geometric models such as text and digital images. It was mainly used for applications which were originally developed from traditional printing and drawing technologies. A good example of a computer application that makes use of this method is Macromedia Flash 8. With this application the user can simply draw what they want using either a mouse or a touch sensitive external drawing device and add key frames where needed too create the animation.
Here is a picture from the popular children's cartoon "Adventure Time", This was created using 2D Computer animated graphics.
The possible inventor of this method could be linked too a man named Russel Kirsch. With his team they created the first programmable digital computer called the SEAC ( the Standards Eastern Automatic Computer ) in the 1950's.
Here we have an image from the classic TV show the Simpsons which now uses computers for their animation style.
And here we have a short 10 second animation of someone who has used some form of 2D animation application.
Disadvantages: It can be time consuming if done by hand, not as realistic and atmospheric as some types of 3D animation, requires some artistic talent
Advantages: If done right it can look exceptionally good! Not as time consuming as previous styles of animation, can be saved with the click of a button and erasing mistakes is not as big an issue as it was before.
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