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With advancements in technology, the creation of rigs allowed animators to manipulate characters digitally like puppets. This opened new possibilities for digital animation, providing animators freedom without the limitations of physical cel animation. Additionally, the advent of motion capture technology further blurred the lines between live action and animation, generating lifelike movements and expressions for animated characters. Yet, this too has its pitfalls, as seen in films like "The Polar Express," where uncanny human likeness can evoke discomfort.