FRAMEBURST ACADEMY 8

SUMMARY

 

Animation is not just one thing. There are many different types of animation, from simple flipbooks to advanced 3D and stop motion. You don’t have to follow one specific path. If one method feels difficult or is not enjoyable, you can try another. The goal is to find a style that feels fun and natural for you.

 

🎬 Different Types of Animation (And Finding Your Path)

 

Let’s clear something important.

When people hear “animation”…

They usually believe one thing.

Something complicated.

Something digital.

Something hard.

But here’s the truth: up until now, you might be thinking:

“Okay… animation seems interesting, but… what if I cannot do it?”

Good question.

But here’s something most people don’t realize:

Animation is not just one path; it’s a whole world.

 

🎯 There Are Multiple Ways To Animate

 

A lot of starters think:

“I need to learn complicated software…”

“I need to do everything perfectly…”

“I need to draw really well…”

Not true.

There are so many different types of animation.

And each one has its own way of working.

 

🎯 Let’s Explore Your Options

 

You don’t need to master all of these styles below.

Just understand them… and see what feels right for you.

 

a. Story-Time Animation (Our Main Focus):

 

This is what we will be focusing on the most.

• Basic movements
• Simple characters
• Strong storytelling

You do not need perfect drawing or professional equipment.

You only need to tell a story in a way people enjoy.

Imagine listening to a podcast on a radio or an MP3 file; you can see the visual, but why do people still listen? The reason for that is that the storytelling that podcasters do is interesting to hear.

This is where we’ll spend most of our time.

Because it’s one of the best ways to start.

 

 

b. 🧱 Stop Motion Animation:

This is where things get interesting.

Instead of drawing…

You move real objects and capture them frame by frame.

There are many types:

• 🧸Toy / Chuckimation
• 🧩 Lego animation
• 🧱 Puppet animation
• 📦 Object Animation
• 🎭 Silhouette
• 🧸 Claymation
• 🧩 Cardboard cutout animation
• ✂️ Handmade models
• 🧍 Yourself with pixelation

It is creative…

And you do not even need drawing skills for this.

 

c. 📖 Traditional Animation (Flipbook Style)

 

This is the most basic form.

• Drawing frame by frame
• flipping pages fast to see movement

Like making a flipbook.

This is how animation originally started.

No camera needed.

No software needed.

Just paper, pen/pencil… and patience.

 

d. 💻 2D Computer Animation

 

This is what most people use today when they mention animation.

There are two main types:

 

🟢 Vector-Based (like Adobe Animate)

 

• Clean lines
• Scalable drawings
• Often used for cartoons

Good for story-time animation, creating reusable assets, and YouTube content.

 

🔵 Raster-Based (like Krita, OpenToonz)

 

• Brush-based
• More artistic feel
• More like painting on paper

Good if you enjoy sketching and traditional drawing.

 

e. 💻 3D Animation

 

This is a different world.

• Camera movement
• Lighting and rendering
• Characters exist in 3D space
• Like working with puppets, rather than drawing everything

Used in movies, games, and high-end content.

It’s powerful…

But it can feel complex at the start.

If you haven’t done it before.

 

f. 🎭 Character Animation

This is more focused on:

• acting
• movement
• expressions

It can be simple, complex, or more detailed, depending on your animation and art style.

But also more rewarding if you enjoy bringing characters to life.

 

g. Whiteboard Animation

 

This is where:

• Drawings appear as if being drawn
• Often used for explanations, explainer videos, or draw-my-life videos.

Simple… but surprisingly effective.

 

h. Gacha Animation

You’ve probably seen this in advertisements, public announcements, and product animations. When I talk about Gacha animation, I am talking about those online animation program that has:

• Preset actions
• Pre-made characters
• Pre-made backgrounds
• storytelling through scenes and editing

Not for everyone…

Some people love it.

Some don’t.

But still a valid way to create your stories.

 

i. Rotoscoping

 

This is where you:

1. Trace over real-life footage
2. turn it into an animation

It can look very smooth and realistic.

But it also takes patience.

It is still smooth…

 

🧠 Important Thing To Understand

You don’t need to pick the “best” type.

You don’t need to pick the “hardest” type.

You don’t have to follow what everyone else is doing.

If one method feels confusing or frustrating…

-> Try another one

If one style feels boring…

-> Switch it up and try something else.

There is no rule that says:

“You must animate in this exact way.”

So it is true, there’s always another way.

 

💡 One Honest Thought

 

The best type of animation for you is not:

-> the most popular one
-> the most advanced one

It is the one you can keep doing without losing interest.

That is the one that wins.

 

Your Next Step 

 

Now that you know your animation choices…

Next, we’re going to take a step back and look at an interesting history:

-> How did animation even start?

-> How it evolved over time

-> How did it go from simple drawings like flipbooks… to modern computer animation that we see today?

Because understanding where it came from…

makes you appreciate where you are going.

And that’s where the real journey begins.

This is where animation starts to feel emotional. See you until the next relive. ✨🎬