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May 2018
55m 33s

How Cartoons Get Made

HOWSTUFFWORKS AND CARTOON NETWORK
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While some technology has changed over the years, in many ways, the path from an idea to a finished cartoon has remained the same. How does a cartoon come to life, and what does the future hold for animation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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