Standard animation: Standard animation is used in cartoons like Mickey Mouse. This is the first animation technique used.

Stand-in animation: Stand-in animation is animation with cartoons in a real backround. This animation can be seen in "Who framed Roger Rabbit." This was the second type of animation created.

Computer Animation: Computer animation is the newest form and the most advanced. Quite a few modern shows use computer animation. Toy Story was one award winning computer animation product.