Unlike animation, live-action involves the photography of actors and actresses, as well as sets and props making the movie seem personal and as close to reality as possible. The only drawback is one's budget. On the other hand, animation works well in conveying abstract ideas but it generally takes much longer to produce.

The main differences include cost, scale, time, and the emotions you want to get across. Context is everything when it comes to choosing animation vs. live-action film. Live-action is more expensive upfront but can be edited later for a higher ROI (return on investment) if done well.