History of Animation!

Gertie the Dinosaur - the first animated character with a personality

Every animator should know at least a little about the history of animation. Follow this link for an excellent free web-based history of the medium.

It starts at the very beginnings of attempts to capture motion, and finishes in the modern era.

When you've a has a close look, take our free online video History of Animation Quiz to see how you've done!  And, to see more about the history of animation (there many free videos at YouTube that we recommend), follow this link.