Many of us think of the movie “Tron” as the the first film to use computer animation or effects in any form. But the technology goes back a lot further than 1982, when Tron was released. Here are some notable milestones in computer animation and effects in film: picked by power832 2 years ago

Facial animation technology has become waaaaaay too advanced in my opinion. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

French animation short. picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago

An unbelievable animation done on city walls. picked by icepigs 8 months ago

A really interesting animation explaining the human blind spot. Has some nice moving examples near the end. picked by loinsees 1 year ago

It will be years before anyone sees the F-35B in operation. While we're waiting, at least we have this sophisticated animation posted anonymously on YouTube last week. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

A flash animation demonstrating the blindspot... picked by loinsees 2 years ago

A Flash game that puts you in control of the naughty Flash creation and the struggling creator in the ultimate power play. More Plime about Animator vs Animation. And here, too! picked by TheStep 1 year ago

I came across this oldschool cartoon when looking at other animation videos. Well....it would be but it's voiced by Neil Morrissey - does he still count? As the description shows in this youtube clip, Morph is a lively and clownish little guy who is always getting himself in and out of jams. In this short, we see him go around with his noisy friend Chaz as he tries to get a little peace and quiet... read full post picked by ash77 10 months ago

The organizers cited Portland as a city that is, "celebrated as a center for animation, filmmaking, comics and indie music" and as such, an obvious fit. Animators from all over the world will attend. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Xiao Xiao (Pronounced chow chow) is one of the highest regarded stick figure animators around. Here is a nice collection of some of his works.

(The site is in chinese language but it doesnt matter. Just click on the thumbnails and enjoy.) picked by Milkshake 2 years ago

Sorry for the headline, it's late and I'm tired. But this interactive Lineto experimental animation flash is REALLY cool! picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

Remember that awesome piece of flash work a few months back where an animator's creation came to life and fought the animator? Now there is a new version inspired by the first one. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

At around only $30 US, AnFx is a nifty little animation program that can output a Flash file or Java applet for websites. It is pretty easy to use, but experienced Flash users will be frustrated by its limitations. But if you're in it just for the fun, it does the job without having to go to school or invest hundreds of dollars for Flash. The online tutorials are helpful, if a little outdated loo... read full post picked by capriccio 2 years ago

Nice animation of a frustrated little man trying to get through a doorway. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

The High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) science team have produced a dramatic 3D animation that beautifully simulates a flight over the Cydonia's 'Face on Mars', one of the most famous surface features on the planet. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Remember Animator Vs Animation? And the sequel? Both awesome - but here's the same idea done in 3D. And it rocks. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

For those who have never seen this award winning animation by Mark Osborne: Here it is--"MORE"!

I don't think I duped. Hope not--I can't believe I couldn't find it in a search! picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called "developing world" using extraordinary animation software developed by his Gapminder Foundation.

--This is an awesome video to watch. He's funny, too. picked by 1thirteen3 9 months ago

Carl Sagan brings us the Cosmos, everything that ever was and ever will be, in an approach that is easily accessible even for those of us that are not science wizards. This series covers everything from the history of astronomy, the challenges it faced at its creation, how the universe was created and how it all might end, to the evolution of life on Earth, and the nature of the human brain. picked by imnotyoo 12 months ago