The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers.

Netflix has revealed the teaser trailer for its live-action, 3DCG, & 2D blended film Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation. Find out more inside.

We take you through the history of movies that combined live-action and traditional 2D animation.

Live action/animation crossover features are not a new thing. Even a cursory look at the best known hybrids – like the 2D animation/live action crossovers Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks ...

Live action and animation are a rare mix in Hollywood, but movies like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Mary Poppins do so with flying colors.

However, with Cartoon Animator 4, the compositing of 2d animation with live-action footage can be easily accomplished. Below, animator and kids’ media expert Chris Meyer-White explains how.