A Survey of Direct Animation Techniques is a unique instructional program providing clear illustration of many simple techniques for hand-applied animation to motion picture film. The video covers the basic supplies and materials needed and reviews the basic techniques of applying direct animation to film stock. Also examined are a number of supplemental techniques to provide inspiraion: crayon coloring, longitudinal lines, surface sanding, surface puncturing, surface adhesion, graphics arts appliques, and bleaching and coloring.