2D Animation

What does 2D stand for?

Two-dimensional.

What are the two dimensions in 2D?

Width and height.

What is 2D animation?

Creating the illusion of movement in a two-dimensional space using images or objects with width and height.

Give three examples of 2D animation.

Flat cartoons, 2D video games and animated website illustrations.

How can 2D animation create movement?

By displaying changing frames or using software to animate digital objects.

What is one advantage of 2D animation?

It works well for cartoons, illustrations and web graphics.

What is one disadvantage of 2D animation?

It can look flat when realistic depth is needed.

What is the memory trick for 2D animation?

2D = width + height = flat space.

What is the relationship between traditional animation and 2D animation?

Traditional hand-drawn animation is one form of 2D animation, but 2D animation can also be created digitally.