When was the first animation process?

The first animation processes date back to the late 19th century, with notable examples like the phenakistoscope, invented in 1832 by Joseph Plateau, and the zoetrope, developed in the 1830s and 1860s. However, the earliest known animated film is "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces," created by J. Stuart Blackton in 1906. These early innovations laid the groundwork for the development of animation as a significant art form and entertainment medium.