2-D or 3-D animation for movies

[Nintendoofah64]

Am I the only one who prefers 2-D animated movies over 3-D animated ones?

Because no one ever makes 2-D animated movies anymore

[Belmont2500]

2D all the way.

[Littlefoot Fan]

I really couldn't pick one because each has its strong points. For instance, I love movies like Land Before Time and shows like Naruto for their brilliant style of 2d art, and I couldn't ever see them being in 3D. But then there are movies like Toy Story and Wall-E which are so beautifully and masterfully done in 3D, that their level of detail and complexity could never have been achieved in 2D. To me I love both styles and couldn't really favor one over the other.

[Kor]

I'd find it hard to pick.  I do like 2d, grew up with it like most of us likely have.  But if 3d is done well, in a way that it's natural and does not try to draw attention to itself, that can be fun to watch also.  Though some 3d is badly done and some purposely draws attention to itself, either in the 50's and maybe 70's, style thing where they have stuff fly at the viewer or just to show off and brag that they are in 3d.

[DarkHououmon]

I voted for both. While I do like 2D animation and would like to see more 2D stuff in the future, I am not against 3D movies. I wouldn't want to see them disappear in favor of 2D, even if I like it more.

On the subject of 2D animation, there is a movie being made by volunteers that follows traditional animation. It's called Wolf. If there's anyone who wants to work on a 2D animation movie, then you might be interested in this. They're still looking for help.

http://www.wolfmovie.com/

[Daddytops2009]

3-D over 2-D.

[bushwacked]

3D is okay, but I'd pick 2D over it every time.

[Petrie85]

3-D Is the companies way of earning more money. I hate wasting for dollars for it What a waste of money it is. So I pick 2-D

[DarkHououmon]

2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.

[Nintendoofah64]

2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.

Ever since companies switched to 3D, they've put less and less effort into the plot and characters and making tons of sequels.

[DarkHououmon]

2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.

Ever since companies switched to 3D, they've put less and less effort into the plot and characters and making tons of sequels.

I highly doubt 3D had anything to do with that. There's a lot of 2D stuff in which not as much thought was put into them, or the characters. The advent of 3D didn't change anything; it just continued an already existing trend. There are still quality 3D movies as there were quality 2D movies. But just like how there were awful 2D movies, there's going to be awful 3D movies.

Sequels existed before the advent of 3D movies as well. 3D movies didn't cause this trend; it already existed before it, way back when books were the only medium (like hundreds of years ago). 2D movies also had their fair share of sequels.

My main point isn't to say "out with 2D, in with 3D", as I prefer 2D. However, I feel it is unfair to say that 3D is of lower quality, as I've seen a lot of 3D work and they can be really good. You can say that 2D had more good movies, but the main reason for that is because 2D was around longer. For every 2D masterpiece, there are a lot of less than appealing 2D movies. 3D is going to be the same way.

As I stated, I want both to stay, 2D and 3D. I enjoy both styles (albeit 2D more) and feel they both have something to offer.

[Bongo]

Why isn't there an option for both? Some movies are a combination of the two...

[Petrie85]

Not sure it's the worth wasting 4 extra bucks on. It's horrible. The 3-D Effect's are just terrible. It's not made well at all.

[Dilopho]

I prefer 2D. They have some kind of magical touch and in general acceptable stories.

[DarkHououmon]

Not sure it's the worth wasting 4 extra bucks on. It's horrible. The 3-D Effect's are just terrible. It's not made well at all.

It all depends on which 3D movies you are looking at. Some have great effects and are done really well. And look at 2D. There are poorly made 2D movies with bad effects as well.

[StardustSoldier]

2D is by far and away my favourite type of animation. I'm a complete sucker for it. Although that said...

I really couldn't pick one because each has its strong points. For instance, I love movies like Land Before Time and shows like Naruto for their brilliant style of 2d art, and I couldn't ever see them being in 3D. But then there are movies like Toy Story and Wall-E which are so beautifully and masterfully done in 3D, that their level of detail and complexity could never have been achieved in 2D.

While I do like 2D animation and would like to see more 2D stuff in the future, I am not against 3D movies. I wouldn't want to see them disappear in favor of 2D, even if I like it more.

I largely agree with these. Even though I am sad that 2D is less common nowadays and I wish they'd make more 2D movies, nor would I want 3D to disappear completely.

[Enchanted-Valley96]

2D animation, I just feels crisper and has more flexibility than 3D animation.

Though I must say the technological advancements in 3D CGI computer animation is amazing when it's done properly 

[Gentle Sharptooth]

I prefer 2D animation like LBT, but I don’t mind 3D added in like when Sailback Sharptooth chases the Gang.

[Sneak]

2D ONLY
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If I have to choose between two possible options

though I am not 100% against 3D animation

[Enchanted-Valley96]

There have been some shows that I have enjoyed made with CGI in 3D but some of my favourite animations that have stuck in my memory from childhood have been in 2D.

To also note if you want to do a cartoon with more darker themes with death etc, 2D is better because it looks too unrealistic to pass for what may look like actual animals being killed on screen.