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Thaumatrope
A popular childrens' toy, the thaumtrope was a rotating mechanism with a picture on each side. When spinning it created a combined picture. similar to the idea of layers and slides in animating today. -
Flip-Book
A small book with images on each page, the flip-book would show moving images when the pages were moving rapidly. -
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
The first silent animated cartoon was made by J. Stuart Blackton. It used stop motion photography to create motion. -
Fantasmagorie
The first film using hand-drawn animation. It was made by Émile Cohl. There were over 700 drawings made for the project. -
Gertie the Dinosoar
It is considered the first cartoon to feature an appealing character. It was made by Winsor McCay. -
Felix the Cat
An animated cartoon called "Feline Follies" was created. It featured a cat character which is often considered the first animated movie star. -
Steamboat Willie
The first animation with sound. It features Micky Mouse and was created by Walt Disney. -
Merrie Melodies
A series of short animated comedy films produces by Warner Brothers. -
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Disney's first animated feature to use a hand-drawn method. -
The Flintstones
The first animated series on prime-time television. Produced by Hanna-Barbara. -
The Adventures of André and Wally B.
The first film made with CGI animation. -
Toy Story
The first fully animated feature film by Pixar.
