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Derived from the Latin word for "soul", animation is a way of making a movie from many still images. For example, Mickey Mouse was an animation. The images are put together one after another, and then played at a fast speed to give the illusion of movement.
Animation is a relatively new art form, and though the idea of moving images has been a theme throughout ancient civilizations, it was not until late into the 19th century that experimental animation truly began. Today, the industry of animation is booming, making up a huge commercial enterprise.
A person who makes animations is called an animator.
There are three ways to animate: