Videos and Animations: Defining and Creating Movement

A video isn’t always animation, and an animation isn’t always video. Confused? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to talk about and request the type of movement you’re looking for in your learning deliverables. Project Manager and Instructional Designer Carly Patterson and Animator, Graphic Designer, and Media Developer Eris Noren provide terminology, definitions, and considerations to think about when developing a video, an animation as a video, or other types of movement on your screen. They also answer your questions about how to select the right one for your budget, timeline, and instructional needs.