However, the unique animation of the Chinese lianhuanhua (palm-sized comic books) is solely the work of Yang and his team.

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To save as a GIF, go to File > Export > Create an Animated GIF. Choose the quality, set the time per slide, decide which slides to include, and if needed, make the background transparent. Hit Create ...

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The animated movies that made the Top 10 are so varied, too, which speaks to the fact that animation as a medium is just as versatile and bespoke as live-action filmmaking. These films also came ...

Sure, it's one of the greatest animated trilogies of all time, but it's more than that. They make you feel connected to both people and fantastical creatures, no matter what age you are.