animation studio
Where cartoons born
An animation studio is a company that produces animated films, television shows, or other media.
Unlike live-action production houses, animation studios employ artists, animators, and technical staff who create content frame by frame—whether through traditional hand-drawn techniques, computer-generated imagery, or stop-motion.
Pixar is one of the most successful animation studios in history.
Major entertainment conglomerate
- PixarDigital animation studio
- DreamWorksShrek's production company
- LaikaSoviet orbital dog
- NickelodeonChildren's entertainment channel
Transparent sheet for cartoons
- keyframeFixed animation reference point
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- frame-by-frameOne image at a time
- flipbookSequential-image animation booklet
pencil test · animatic · tweening · spline · stop-motion · claymation · rotoscoping · inbetweening
Creating digital three-dimensional objects
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- texturesSurface feel and appearance
- motion captureRecording movement for animation
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
CGI · VFX · wireframe · compositing · ray tracing · shaders · particles · simulation
Planning before creation begins
- scriptwritingComposing film or TV text
- storyboardingSequencing shots through drawings
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
- directingOverseeing a production
editing · postproduction · producer · crew · pipeline · dailies · animatic · layout
Account of events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- protagonistStory's central figure
antagonist · arc · climax · character design · world-building · genre · mythology · folklore
Standard-length theatrical movies
- box officeTicket sales revenue
- premieresInitial theatrical screenings
- voice actorsPerformers providing character speech
- soundtracksRecorded film audio
film festivals · blockbusters · franchises · distributors · theatrical release · streaming · licensing · merchandise
Disney
Major entertainment conglomerate
- PixarDigital animation studio
- DreamWorksShrek's production company
- LaikaSoviet orbital dog
cel
Transparent sheet for cartoons
- keyframeFixed animation reference point
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- frame-by-frameOne image at a time
flipbook · pencil test · animatic · tweening · spline · stop-motion · claymation · rotoscoping · inbetweening · clean-up
3D modeling
Creating digital three-dimensional objects
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- texturesSurface feel and appearance
- motion captureRecording movement for animation
rigging · CGI · VFX · wireframe · compositing · ray tracing · shaders · particles · simulation · morphing
preproduction
Planning before creation begins
- scriptwritingComposing film or TV text
- storyboardingSequencing shots through drawings
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
directing · editing · postproduction · producer · crew · pipeline · dailies · animatic · layout · cleanup
narrative
Account of events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
protagonist · antagonist · arc · climax · character design · world-building · genre · mythology · folklore · sequel
feature films
Standard-length theatrical movies
- box officeTicket sales revenue
- premieresInitial theatrical screenings
- voice actorsPerformers providing character speech
soundtracks · film festivals · blockbusters · franchises · distributors · theatrical release · streaming · licensing · merchandise · awards
- collaborationscollaborators, joint task force, joint project, duo, coalition forces
- studiossoundstage
- creative businessesadvertising agency, architecture firm, branding agency, creative agency, graphic design
- art communitiesart collective, artist colony, art school, residency, arts district
- art spacesart gallery, art museum, gallery, sculpture garden, exhibition hall
- arts venuesperforming arts center, cultural center, concert hall, gallery space, exhibition hall
animation studiomovie theater
Venue for film screenings
cinema · audience · viewership · streaming subscriber · moviegoer
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