Animation
is the rapid display of a sequence of images of
2-D artwork or model positions in order to create
an illusion of movement. It is an optical illusion
of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence
of vision, and can be created and demonstrated
in a number of ways. The most common method of
presenting animation is as a motion picture or
video program, although several other forms of
presenting animation also exist.
Animation
can sometimes refer to a way of activating a community,
i.e. 'animating' the users. This means actions
which encourages users to interact with a given
service and is connected to moderation. (Credit:
Wikipedia).