Animation is another art form forever transformed by computer technology. Whether you are an aspiring animator or simply a fan, these pages will show you more about the changing world of digital animation.

Macromedia Director.
Director is a multimedia authoring tool that evolved from a simple 2D Macintosh animation program. Director's animation tools were used to create many of the animations on the Computer Confluence CD-ROM.

Pixar Animated Studios.
Pixar has long been a leader in the digital animation revolution. Their most famous product is Toy Story, the first entirely computer-generated animated film, but they also produce a variety of software tools for animators. Their owner, Steve Jobs, was profiled in Chapter 3.

Hash, Inc.
The makers of Martin Hash's Animation Master, an innovative and low cost 3D program designed specifically for character animation.

The Unofficial ReBoot Home Page.
ReBoot is a cartoon show on television that tells the story of the "people" who live inside your computer.

Traditional Methods.
Learn about animation before computers.

Historical Timeline.
Trace the development of animation all the way back to the invention of the Gutenberg Press at this site, which illustrates pivotal events with images and videos.