2D Computer Graphic Animation

2D Computer Graphic Animation, which first originated in the 1950's, is a digital animation technique that uses computer-generated images usually in the form of 2D geometric models or sprites whether they are characters or objects.  The art of 2D Computer Graphic Animation is often used in graphics applications that were originally developed via traditional technologies such as cartography and technical drawing.  2D graphic animations can use a variety of different model such as geometric models.

In order to  utilise 2D Computer Graphic Animations you must need the following:

- A PC
- A graphics application (Toonboom, Flash etc)
- A graphics tablet

Advantages - 2D character and object sprites are quite easy to make and to animate.  Designing backgrounds for 2D animations are more simplistic to create as well

Disadvantages - 2D Computer Graphic Animations take up a fair amount of time to create and requires the use of computer technology to produce.

Here is a video of a simple 2D animation:

 



And here is a video of how to create a 2D Animation: