Animation Collection

Animation Collection is a compendium of animated videos hosted by the American online network, Crackle.

The videos are created by some of the world’s best independent animators, so they tend to explore darker themes than mainstream cartoons. Traditional forms of animation are favored, with computer generated graphics passed over for more simplistic hand-drawn images.

The videos are classed as animated shorts, so they all run less than ten minutes long.

Browsers can access video controls by hovering over the player. Links beneath the player allow fans to add it to a personal website or playlist, share it with friends or a social network, or flag it for offensive content.

Text underneath the video player gives some information about each animated short.

Users can navigate to other episodes in the series by clicking the images beneath the player. Each episode is filmed in high-definition video, to ensure the quality is excellent even when viewing in full-screen mode.

Animation Collection videos are free to watch. However, fans can enjoy extra privileges by signing up for a free Crackle account. This allows users to create a profile page and save and comment on their favorite videos. This profile automatically keeps track of the last 300 videos viewed.

Parental guidance is recommended as Animation Collection videos contain some adult themes.