computer animation

American  

[kuhm-pyoo-ter an-uh-mey-shuhn] / kəmˈpju tər ˌæn əˈmeɪ ʃən /

noun

Digital Technology, Graphic Arts.

1. animation, or a product of animation, created using computer hardware and software.

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Etymology

Origin of computer animation

First recorded in 1965–70

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computer animation

The “Toy Story” director had the loudest voice and final say among a group of directors known as the braintrust who provided feedback on every project at the company that created computer animation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

How you were judged in animation prior to computer animation was on how well could you draw.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025

The reigning 3D computer animation style, with its smooth surfaces, often bright, even lighting and familiar character designs wasn’t right for the feeling he wanted to foster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025

So he and his team looked both backward and forward: They drew heavy inspiration from Tyrus Wong’s revered painted environments for 1942’s “Bambi” and used cutting-edge computer animation tools to achieve the analog-looking visuals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025

As its 30th full-length animation, this Walt Disney picture is a musical fairy tale that takes advantage of sophisticated computer animation.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai