How Cartoons Get Made

Drawn: The Story of Animation by HowStuffWorks and Cartoon Network

May 1, 201855:33TV & Film

While some technology has changed over the years, in many ways, the path from an idea to a finished cartoon has remained the same. How does a cartoon come to life, and what does the future hold for animation? Learn more...

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