2. Flip book animation

The oldest (and easiest) kind of animation is the flip book.

The way it works is that you create a series of images on paper that are almost the same as one another, but not quite. Then 'flip' the pages rapidly and you get the impression of an animation.

For example, get a small blank note book with perhaps 10 or more sheets. You can use the top corner of the pages to flip rapidly through the complete set. In the top corner draw a simple stick figure with the arm changing slightly.

Now flip through each image and you will see the arm raise.

You can also use photographs in the same way, which is the basis of the entire film industry

There are some amazing flip book videos on YouTube, so explore.