You've probably wondered what the distinction between animation and motion graphics is if you want to start creating animated videos for your company.
Animations include motion graphics. Although "motion graphics" refers to moving or animated graphic design, the term "animation" is a catch-all for the entire field of moving imagery, including everything from cartoons to claymation. Compared to other forms of animation, motion graphics focus more on giving graphic design elements movement than concrete storytelling.
The distinction between the terms is not always clear-cut, and they are frequently used interchangeably.