Cels.
Americanabbreviation
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Discover, too, the unique construction of the lot, and clever efforts to conceal precious hand-drawn animation cels from the sun.
From Los Angeles Times
“They looked more like animation cels — distinctly European animation, filtered through the late 1960s — than sketchy cartoons.”
From New York Times
Many of his films are animations made from gritty charcoal drawings on ordinary sheets of paper, rather than slick, colorful, multiple cels of transparent plastic.
From Los Angeles Times
In October, “The Animation Academy” will explore the world of animation and storytelling, from hand-drawn cels and 3D zoetropes to the latest in CGI.
From Seattle Times
The exhibition, which includes exquisite decorative objects and drawings, film cels and renderings by Disney artisans, raises essential questions about any artistic age or period.
From Washington Post
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