onion skinning

noun

A technique in animation in which consecutive frames are layered translucently to aid the animator.

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Meanings

nounonion skinning (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputer graphicsA technique in animation in which consecutive frames are layered translucently to aid the animator.
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