As an animator, I follow the changes in the world of animation production with excitement. The biggest shift is AI. It has made great progress. For example it can generate single shot pieces where precision or fine details aren’t essential, and the results can be somewhat satisfying. But to put it simply: AI output is not professional yet. Animation is both an art and a craft that requires high precision. Every movement must be intentional, every frame must convey a clear emotion. AI animations are still not accurate enough to break down a story and tell it with precision, but it seems we are getting closer to the point where AI can produce professional quality animation. Here’s one of my own animations, made with After Effects & Illustrator: TAP