As a beginner it is essential to have knowledge on the different types of animations. It is the way you would know which style and workflow resonates with your storytelling the most. Below mentioned are different types of animation acknowledged globally. However, these should not be considered any form of systemic ‘classification’. Each one has …
Want to make a career in animation? Here are some top job roles

In recent times, the consumer demand for animated movies has skyrocketed worldwide. The scene in India, however, is pretty much lagging behind. There has been a decent rise in use of visual effects in Indian cinema, especially due to the huge success of period movies like Bahubali and Red chillies’ recent daring project Zero. A …
Disney: Animation to live-action

It all started with Alice in the Wonderland. Then there was Maleficent, and Cinderella, and The Jungle Book. Of course, now we are waiting for Beauty & the Beast. Yes, we are talking about the Disney live-action movies that are an adaptation of their own animated films. Let’s take a look at 10 upcoming movies …
2D v/s 3D animation
There are quite a few animation styles practiced today. It is almost like the animator’s signature style. We associate Disney with 2D animation, whereas Pixar is known for 3D animation. Further ahead, Aardman Animations is always associated with clay animation, and Laika Entertainment is known for stop-motion animation. However, the most common forms used are …
Latest techniques in 2D and 3D animation
When Walt Disney released his first five-minute film, Steamboat Willie, he never imagined that his cel-based animation would form the basis of an entire industry, committed to experimenting with and encouraging new styles in 2D and 3D animation. Since then the industry has grown, both in scope of application and importance in a variety of …