anims

Anims, short for animations, refers to the process and result of creating the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of images or frames. The term covers a wide range of media, including film, television, video games, web content, and user interfaces. Animations can be two‑dimensional or three‑dimensional and may be hand‑drawn, computer‑generated, or created through hybrid methods such as stop‑motion.

In production, anims typically follow a pipeline that starts with concept work and storyboarding or animatics, moves through modeling and rigging (for 3D work), and culminates in keyframing, timing, shading, and rendering. Motions can be crafted with traditional keyframe animation, procedural methods, motion capture, and tweening between key poses. The timing and easing curves determine the pace and feel of the motion.

Common tools include Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and Adobe After Effects, as well as specialized software for 2D animation such as Toon Boom Harmony. File formats used to store animations vary: 3D models and animations may be saved in FBX or glTF; 2D animations can be exported as image sequences or video, while the web relies on CSS, SVG, or Web Animations API. Asset pipelines also use formats like BVH for motion capture data.

Anims are used to tell stories, illustrate concepts, enhance UI/UX with micro‑interactions, and drive gameplay through character movement and cutscenes. As technology has advanced, animation quality and accessibility have increased, enabling smaller studios and individuals to produce professional results.