Rotoscope

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊtoʊˈskoʊp/

Rotoscope (noun)

  1. A method of making animation by tracing over live-action frames to keep realistic movement.
  2. A tool used to trace each frame from filmed images for creating animation.

Examples

  • The film uses rotoscope to create smooth animated tracing.
  • Artists use rotoscope so characters look like animated tracing.