History of Animation

Introduction to Animation

Oct 7, 1650

Often times was used to project frightenin images, the magic lantern contained some moving slides making it the firt known projected animation.

Winsor McCay(1871-1934)

Oct 7, 1900

American animator known for his comic strip Little Nemo( 1905-1914) and his movie Gertie the Dinosaur(1914).

Gertie the Dinosaur

Oct 7, 1914

Earliest known aniation featuring a dinosaur and was used as an interactive part of McCay's vaudeville act.

Pat Sullivan(1887-1933)

Oct 7, 1914

Best known for his work on Felix the Cat cartoons and before creating his own studio he worked for a newspaper.

Felix the Cat

Oct 7, 1919

Created by Pat Sullivan it was the first animation with enough popularity to draw movie audiences

Walt Disney (1901-1966)

Oct 7, 1920

Mostly known for movies and theme parks he is also an excellent animator. He was the original voice of Mickey Mouse. He created Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit and he also got more academy awards than any other cartoonist.

Warner Brothers

Oct 7, 1923

One of the major film industries that produces many films, television and music. Founded by four brothers (Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack). They were originally from Poland.

Betty Boop

Oct 7, 1930

Created by Max Fleischer, she was one of the most well known and most popular cartoon characters.

Digital Artwork

Oct 7, 1970

Known widely as media art it is essential for creating many modern presentations nowadays. Can be 2D or 3D and is used widely.

3D Animation

Oct 7, 1976

First successful use of 3D animation was the sequel to Westworld: Futureworld. Started off the widestream usage of 3D animation in the production industry.