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The popularity of [[website]]s that allow members to upload their own movies for others to view has created a growing community of independent and [[amateur]] computer animators.{{sfn|Sito|2013|pp=82, 89}} With utilities and programs often included free with modern [[operating system]]s, many users can make their own animated movies and shorts. Several [[Free and open-source software|free and open-source]] animation software applications exist as well. The ease at which these animations can be distributed has attracted professional animation talent also. Companies such as [[PowToon]] and [[Vyond]] attempt to bridge the gap by giving amateurs access to professional animations as [[clip art]]. |
The popularity of [[website]]s that allow members to upload their own movies for others to view has created a growing community of independent and [[amateur]] computer animators.{{sfn|Sito|2013|pp=82, 89}} With utilities and programs often included free with modern [[operating system]]s, many users can make their own animated movies and shorts. Several [[Free and open-source software|free and open-source]] animation software applications exist as well. The ease at which these animations can be distributed has attracted professional animation talent also. Companies such as [[PowToon]] and [[Vyond]] attempt to bridge the gap by giving amateurs access to professional animations as [[clip art]]. |
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The oldest (most backward compatible) web-based animations are in the animated [[GIF]] format, which can be uploaded and seen on the web easily.{{sfn|Kuperberg|2002|pp=112–113}} However, the [[raster graphics]] format of GIF animations slows the [[download]] and frame rate, especially with larger screen sizes. The growing demand for higher quality web-based animations was met by a [[vector graphics]] alternative that relied on the use of a [[Browser extension|plugin]]. For decades, [[Flash animation]]s were |
The oldest (most backward compatible) web-based animations are in the animated [[GIF]] format, which can be uploaded and seen on the web easily.{{sfn|Kuperberg|2002|pp=112–113}} However, the [[raster graphics]] format of GIF animations slows the [[download]] and frame rate, especially with larger screen sizes. The growing demand for higher quality web-based animations was met by a [[vector graphics]] alternative that relied on the use of a [[Browser extension|plugin]]. For decades, [[Flash animation]]s were
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