1. a film or video technique in which a series of still photographs are taken and played in sequence to create the illusion of movement
Usage: also called stop-motion animation; commonly used in animation and special effects
2. the process of blurring or obscuring an image by replacing small areas with blocks of solid color, typically to conceal identity or sensitive information
Usage: common in digital media and broadcasting

Examples

• The animator used pixilation to bring the clay figures to life frame by frame.
• The director chose pixilation for the opening sequence to create a whimsical effect.
• The news broadcast applied pixilation to the witness's face to protect their identity.
• Pixilation is a labor-intensive technique that requires patience and precision.
• The documentary used pixilation to blur out license plates in the street scenes.
• Early stop-motion films relied heavily on pixilation to achieve their distinctive look.