computer animation

American  

[kuhm-pyoo-ter an-uh-mey-shuhn] / kəmˈpyu 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

Example Sentences

The remake “How to Train Your Dragon” translated beloved computer animation to live action and the sequel “Tron: Ares” downloaded elements from a digital domain to the flesh-and-blood world.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Computer animation’s watershed moment for feature films happened just 30 years ago with the debut of Pixar’s “Toy Story.”

From Los Angeles Times

After its success, computer animation became an accepted and integral part of family films.

From Los Angeles Times

At a time when rival Walt Disney Co. was gobbling up big franchises like computer animation studio Pixar and superhero brand Marvel Entertainment, Paramount was breaking up with the Steven Spielberg-cofounded DreamWorks SKG, reflecting its more budget-conscious approach.

From Los Angeles Times