The world of technology has taken rapid strides and this has impacted almost every facet of our lives. The domain of entertainment is not an exception and each and every day new technologies are being used to enhance our entertainment quotient. Animation film is one such step in this direction.

Animation, as we all know, is a process of making movies, computer or video games, etc in which models or drawings of animals and people seem to move. It is one of the interesting arts of film making. The static elements are presented in such a way that they appear moving. The art of displaying the static images is great and exciting. There are many animation companies that create animation films and videos.

Animation is an art that is popular across globe. Europe is not an exception. There are several popular animation studios churning out quality films. Like every other place animation in Europe too has a distinctive character and it revolves more around artistic visions rather then theatrical releases. England especially is extremely renowned clay stop motion animations. These include popular animation film such as “Wallace and Gromit”, “Chicken Run” and “Creature Comforts”. There are many unforgettable animation characters that have created an indelible mark in the history of animation. One such character is Billy which is created by UK based Animation Film company that specializes in creating full length films that charm audience. Wonderful CG imagery with breath taking story narration technique sets the films of this company apart and makes this London based company a star player in animation industry. Wonderful and creative script writers along with the latest use in technology makes this company a star player.

In case of the traditional form of animation video and film production , that is mainly popular in Europe, each frame of a movie or a film is produced individually. There are different types of methods through which these frames can be generated. The generation is done through computer. It can be done by photographing a painted or drawn image or picture, or by making some changes in the model unit. Then the results are viewed with a special and good quality animation camera. The illusion is created by attaching the strings together. It is really a great thing to watch. Old as well as young people love to watch animation films and videos. Many films are being made with the help of animation technology so that it attracts the attention of the people, especially the children.

Generating an animation film may be tedious and labor intensive. This process however becomes easier if it is done through computer. There are many other advantages of computer animation. It helps to avert mistakes. Animation is mainly used for entertainment purposes. But with its increasing popularity, it is also used for instructional and educational purposes. It is considered as one of the best methods for teaching. Apart from that, it is considered as one of the best method of entertainment for the kids. They are quite interested to watch animated videos. This helps them to learn many things easily.

Cartoons are hot favorites among the children and the European kids are not an exception. It was first developed in the 20th Century by Walt Disney. For 1 second of animation, twenty four distinct drawings or pictures are required. Animated films are much in demand and also occupy a prominent place in award ceremonies. Even in the Oscars, animation films got a place. Many animated films are made based on the historical stories

Creating an animation film or video is not so easy. It requires great expertise and skills. It is quite an expensive process. Most of the animation for movies and TV is done in studios that deal with professional animation. In the past, many individual animators used to create unique animated work of art. But with the advancement of science and technology, there is a noticeable improvement in the art of animation. Independent animation producers are now working in the professional animation industry. They are creating some great animation films and videos. The interactive 3d animation films are also being appreciated.