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Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
Using the cut-out technique, "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces" is credited to be the first animation feature of the 1900's which is rightfully owned to J. Stuart Blackton, for animating it, producing it and starring in it -
How a Mosquito Operates
Made in 1912, "How a Mosquito Operates", this is known as one of the earliest created pieces of animation, created by Winsor McCay and Jersey Skeeters. -
Gertie the Dinosaur
In 1914, Gertie the dinosaur became one of the earliest keyframe animation sequences in history. The animated sequence was about 16 minutes long showcasing Gertie as a trained show dinosaur. Throwing an elephant into water and drinking from the lake. -
Dreamy Dud. He Resolves Not to Smoke.
In 1915, Wallace Carlson directed and wrote the story of a boy who steals a man's pipe, doing so he summons a spirit and it hooks him to the crescent moon, it's usage of a Cinematographic Process called: "Spherical". Not only that it's one of the other longer animation shorts. -
The Lost World
"The Lost World" is known to be one of the first types of live-action and stop-motion features of animation, not only that but it has been recreated over the span of multiple generations with varying technology. -
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Being one of the first animated musicals (produced by Disney) it's known for being the landmark and base for all future animations out there, to create something that changes how you look at the screen. -
Hanna-Barbera Move To TV
An animation company known for making cartoons such as "Scooby-doo", "Tom and Jerry" etc. This company made it possible to profit off of Saturday morning children's cartoons. -
Star Wars
The very first movie to utilize CGI in a film and gain an incredible amount of money back, it's series was so enjoyed and loved by all it gained a huge following and a legacy to last 42 years in the box office. Furthermore, Star Wars inspired future studios such as Disney to try their own twist. -
TRON
Disney's first attempt at CGI ushered the rest of animation companies and studios to follow in their footsteps after assuming they couldn't do what "Star Wars" could. -
Toy Story
The first 100% CGI created film, made by Disney Pixar. "Toy Story" was critically acclaimed for it's beautiful visuals and lovable story surrounding our toys. -
Shrek
Easing into the 2000's Shrek changed the game from extremely childish but monetized work (not saying Shrek wasn't monetized cause 2-4 exist) but this brought in home watching with 3D glasses -
Avatar
Avatar is known to be the pioneer for what 2009+ years of CGI framework and storytelling should be, and how CGI has helped make extensive and engaging storytelling, proving to people that CGI isn't just for children. Not only that it's funding was a whopping $237 million, proving to be one of the most expensive movies of all time, but successful as it made 2.788 billion dollars in return.
