Animation has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from traditional hand-drawn techniques to advanced digital methods that redefine the way stories are brought to life. While traditional animation relied on frame-by-frame drawing and physical materials, digital animation
introduced new tools and workflows that enhance efficiency and expand creative possibilities.
Important questions were raised regarding whether traditional animation could survive in the modern world and whether digital animation had fully replaced traditional methods or if both still coexisted in contemporary animation production.
In this thesis, the differences between traditional and digital animation were explored, and their impact on animation techniques, workflows, and artistic styles was examined. The objective of the thesis was to analyze the transition from traditional to digital methods and to evaluate how technological advancements had shaped the animation industry. A comparative analysis was
conducted to assess the artistic and technical advantages and limitations of each method.
Furthermore, the influence of digital tools on creativity, accessibility, and production efficiency was examined. To support this analysis, a practical component was included in the thesis in which the same short animation was created using both traditional and digital techniques.
Through this hands-on approach, direct insight into the challenges, benefits, and unique characteristics of each method was provided, and a deeper understanding of their coexistence in the modern industry was achieved. The final comparison helped determine whether digital animation had entirely replaced traditional techniques or whether the latter still retained value.
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