3D Computer Animation Photography
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3D Computer Animation For Your Movies And Websites
By Nikos L Maxwell
Just what is animation? The textbook definition is
the filming of a sequence of drawings or positions to
create an illusion of movement. In computer terms, it
broadly covers a variety of genres and software applications,
but the simplest way to break it down is into the categories
of 2D and 3D computer animation.
For decades, animation was a skill that was pretty
much restricted to the entertainment industry, yet it
did require time, elaborate equipment and manpower to
accomplish. However, within the industry that has always
been known as a moving force, it was time to computerize
the process.
Since the dawn of computers, animation has become progressively
simpler. What was once done with paint, pencils and
cels by teams of animators can now be done by one individual
using a computer to create animations.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
The most familiar form of 2D animations can be found
by watching Saturday morning cartoons with your kids,
or even simpler animations every day when you surf the
web. It takes on the forms of advertisements, e-cards,
etc.
The basic starting point for all animations is a storyboard
that lays out the basic script in a visual format, much
like an extra large comic strip. From that point a rough
audio track of the script is created to give animators
something to sync with their drawings. This form of
animation uses "vector graphics," meaning
that the images are based upon mathematical equations,
rather than by an array of pixels, such as in "raster
graphics."
3D Computer Animations
When you create animations, most people assume that
when you refer to computer animation you are talking
about 3D computer animation, due to its flexibility.
And while there are some basic similarities between
2D and 3D animations, a scene that is made in 3D is
created long before any animation work starts.
What many people do not realize is that the entertainment
industry and specifically motion picture applications,
while possibly being the forerunners in advancing technologies,
only account for a fraction of the 3D animations market.
Actually, there is very little difference between computer
animation and what is called traditional animation.
The main difference is the tools that are used to create
animations, the effort and the price.
3D Computer Animations Are More Cost Effective
Traditional 3D animation was more like claymations,
and was done by using stop-motion filming techniques.
Essentially, the true concept of 3D animations did not
really catch on until the use of computers for animation
became more cost effective and practical.
Although the entertainment industry is largely responsible
for the advances in 3D computer animation, they make
up only a small part of the market that uses 3D animations.
Animation designs sell products; it is also used as
a teaching aide because it presents information in a
more understandable way.
Many animations can be created completely on a computer,
but depending on the type of animation desired, such
as cartoon animations, there may be the need for some
hand-penciling work to be done.
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More Computer Animation Facts....
Are you interested in a new career? Has your job
become stagnant and you want to get in on the latest
cutting edge technology? Then you may need to look
into computer animation as the career field for you.
Computers are used in commercials, television shows
and movies to produce sequences that may be hard to
perform for actors and actresses. This animation is
also used for websites and even music videos and you
can be a part of it once you learn the basics of the
craft.
Learning something new can sometimes be a daunting
but exciting task. The thrill of learning a new skill
combined with the knowledge that you will be embarking
on a new career field is challenging.
You need the right skill set for the job at hand.
Computer animation is a growing field that you may
be interested in. It is exciting and will provide
you with the challenges you need to keep the job interesting.
It can be your work that is up on the big screen!
Those incredible fight scenes in action movies are
all done through this form of animation. It keeps
the action moving and the audience enthralled all
while ensuring that no one is harmed during the production
of the movie. You can be part of this animation movement.
It could be your work up there on the big screen or
on a cartoon.
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