computer animation

American  

[kuhm-pyoo-ter an-uh-may-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

Hynd, 33, who lost her job teaching computer animation at Fife College, wept as she was remanded in custody at the High Court in Edinburgh.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

Whether the subject was toys, fish or a cantankerous old man, the Emeryville-based computer animation studio churned out hit after hit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025

To test the viability of a new Toothless, DreamWorks enlisted British visual effects and computer animation outfit Framestore to spend three months trying to create a “realistic” version of Toothless.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 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 Mihai Nadin

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