"Character animation is a specialized area of the animation process, which involves bringing animated characters to life. The role of a Character Animator is analogous to that of a film or stage actor, and character animators are often said to be "actors with a pencil" (or a mouse). Character animators breathe life in their characters, creating the illusion of thought, emotion and personality. Character animation is often distinguished from creature animation, which involves bringing photo-realistic animals and creatures to life"
In my opinion, Character Animation is animating the character's movements and also make them look real and making them move like the way they supposed to be. For example, if one is angry, you wouldn't look like you are happy, jumping around. Instead, you will be stomping on the ground and with clenched fists.
EXAMPLE:
They say that Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur (1914) is often considered the very first example of true character animation. The video looks like this:
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