In computer animation, character animation is the creation
of an animated person or animal. The animator will
make a unique character-generated individual and decide how the character will
look, move, and interact with its environment.
Introduction to Computer Animation This document surveys computational approaches for producing computer animation. It is useful for computer graphics programmers who want to learn the basics of computer animation programming.
The Art of Stop Motion Animation Anyone who is familiar with the films of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, Jim Danforth, David Allen and others have experienced the process at work. The Pillsbury Doughboy and Hamburger helper were created using Stop Motion Animation (Their more recent incarnations are being put through their paces using computer graphics).
