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# Introduction to Animation

Making static graphs and charts is a common skill for R programmers, but learning how to create animated moves and interactive plots requires more knowledge and work. 

Animations are also becoming more needed as research communication and outreach moves towards more digital mediums.

Below are some of the charts that are possible to make exclusively within the R environment:

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