Early animation saw the use of many techniques that are seen even today. What techniques can be seen in the early animations of
Windsor McCay? Windsor McCay first used in the film Little Nemo. This made animated motion more realistic. His second film, Gertie the Dinosaur, made use of the techniques.
The animator, Windsor McCay use "heavy lines" to define a character from all other drawing pieces whether it was background or other characters. (he just outlined his stuff with a thick, black pen)
