Bringing cartoons to life is a process known as animation. Animation is the art of creating moving images by using a series of still images that are shown in rapid succession. Animators use a variety of techniques, such as drawing, painting, and computer-generated imagery, to create characters and stories that come alive on the screen. Animators bring characters to life by giving them movement, personality, and emotion. This process of bringing cartoons to life is known as animating.