Technically speaking, animation refers to a sequence of frames which, when played in a systematic sequence, at a particular speed, presents a smoothly moving image as in a film or a video. An animation can be in the form of digitalized video or computer based graphics, or a combination of both. Its application is varied and ranges from special effects in films and television to modeling and animation for computer games, for engineering or legal studies, etc.
Animation is certainly not a child's play. Besides meticulous planning and coordination of several activities, hours are required to create a single second of animation film. That is why, a typical Hollywood movie needs the services of 700-800 animators.
The advent of animation took place in Hollywood first, when blockbusters like 'Batsman' and 'Stuart little' attracted the eyeballs of public. In India, few animated characters like 'Moogli', 'Chacha Chaudhary' made their mark in early 90's.
