The document discusses the history and techniques of typography in motion graphics. It covers early developments like posters, zoetropes and cell animation. Contemporary techniques discussed include hand drawn, drawn on film, paint on glass, erasure, pinscreen, sand, CGI, DIY apps and virtual/augmented reality. Examples are provided to illustrate different typography styles used in early works by Looney Tunes, Betty Boop and Disney, as well as contemporary works using After Effects, iPhone apps, VR and AR.