| A | B |
| 2D Animation Software | Animates relatively simple drawings or graphics on a 2-D canvas (Example: Adobe Flash or Animate) |
| 3D Animation Software | Animates complex, life-like 3D models that interact with an artificial environment (Example: Cinema4D, 3D Studio Max, or Maya) |
| Export Command | Converts animation to image, animation or video formats for use in other programs |
| Frame | Still image that creates animation when viewed in succession |
| Frames Per Second | (FPS) Measurement of playback speed of an animation |
| Keyframe | Specified place in the animation where change occurs |
| Library | Collection of graphics, audio, and video files utilized in a particular animation project |
| Publish Command | Creates an SWF file and HTML document that inserts your content in a browser window which will require the Flash Player |
| Save/Save As Command | Saves the current project with full editing capabilities |
| Scene | Used to separate different parts of an animation to make editing and playback easier to organize |
| Storyboard | Graphic representations such as a series of illustrations or sketches displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture or animation |
| Tween | Animation process that occurs between keyframes |