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What is a cel in traditional animation?

A transparent sheet with drawings.

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  1. A transparent sheet with drawings ✔
  2. A camera lens
  3. A type of storyboard

Why: Drawings are traced onto clear sheets called cels for filming.

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Answer: A transparent sheet with drawings. Drawings are traced onto clear sheets called cels for filming.

  1. Animation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation
    transparent acetate sheets called cels
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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