# Animation basics: The optical illusion of motion - TED-Ed

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Published: 2026-07-18T02:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/animation-basics-the-optical-illusion-of-motion-ted-edHow do animators make still images come to life? Are the images really moving, or are they merely an optical illusion? TED-Ed takes you behind the scenes to reveal the secret of motion in movies. Lesson and animation by TED-Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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