1895

The Lumière brothers create the cinematograph, enabling moving images to be projected onto a large screen for the first time.

1928

Walt Disney creates "Steamboat Willie", the first sound cartoon.

1960

Saul Bass uses animated graphics in the opening credits of Alfred Hitchcock's film "Psycho".

1961

John Whitney Sr. creates the first computer-animated film, "Catalog".

1981

The "Scanimate" computer is developed, enabling animators to create special effects in real time.

1983

MTV popularizes the use of motion design in its music videos and commercials.

1993

After Effects software is launched by CoSA, enabling graphic designers to create animations for television and film.

1995

Pixar releases Toy Story, the first full-length CG-animated film.

2006

Launch of Vimeo, an online video-sharing platform that enabled motion designers to publish and promote their work to a wide audience.

2012

Launch of the first motion design conference, Motion Plus Design, which each year brings together professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world to discuss trends and practices in the discipline.

2018

Release of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" - This groundbreaking animated film with innovative animation creates a unique visual style.

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