2D Computer Graphic Animation

2D animation is similar to traditional animation techniques except that it is created by using computer software like Flash animator.

Artists using this technique will often use a graphics tablet to draw using drawing software on a computer. The advantages of this being that it does not use physical resources.

The first person to pioneer 2d Computer based graphics was John Whitney around the 1940's/50's.

It became more common in the1960s when digital computers had become widely established. The late 90's and early 2000's saw a rise in 2D Flash animation on the internet. which then progressed to more mainstream TV shows.