A texture applied to an object which will display a realistic look when rendered. For example, applying a grainy wood material to a tree trunk and a green grassy or leafy material to the tree top will make a realistic tree when rendered in 3D. The material is what add the realism to the 3D object.
Introduction to Computer Animation This document surveys computational approaches for producing computer animation. It is useful for computer graphics programmers who want to learn the basics of computer animation programming.
The Art of Stop Motion Animation Anyone who is familiar with the films of Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen, Jim Danforth, David Allen and others have experienced the process at work. The Pillsbury Doughboy and Hamburger helper were created using Stop Motion Animation (Their more recent incarnations are being put through their paces using computer graphics).
