HERE are some EXAMPLES of VARIOUS cgi work that was DONE.
(ANImation using custom 3d models and animations)
HERE'S a TOON with 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION on top of 3D CGI BACKGROUNDS.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A "PIXEL RENDER" THAT CAN BE DONE. 
CGi FOR SOME PRE-VIS PURPOSES. CAN BE TRACED OR JUST USED AS GENERAL REFERENCE. TESTED THIS TECHNIQUE ON AN ANIMATIC THAT IS STILL IN PRODUCTION.
