TOONTASTIC History.

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  • Author(s): Modany, Angela (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Highlights. Feb2024, Vol. 79 Issue 2, p14-17. 4p. 4 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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    • Subject Terms:
      ANIMATED films; VIRTUAL reality; MOTION capture (Cinematography); ANIMATION (Cinematography); FILMMAKING; CAVES; MAGIC
    • Abstract:
      This article provides a brief history of cartoon animation, highlighting key milestones and developments in the field. It begins with prehistoric cave drawings in France that depict animals in motion, then moves on to the invention of the "magic lantern" in the 1600s, which used light to create the illusion of movement. The article also mentions the emergence of comic strips in the late 1800s, the release of the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound in 1928, and the production of the first full-length cartoon movie in 1937. It goes on to discuss various other significant moments in cartoon animation, including the premiere of The Flintstones in 1960, the debut of Superman as an animated superhero in 1941, and the use of motion-capture technology in films like The Polar Express and Avatar: The Way of Water. The article concludes by mentioning the potential future of cartoon animation, including the use of virtual reality technology. [Extracted from the article]
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