Every tangible object around us has 3 dimensions- length, breadth and height (or thickness). Two dimension (or 2D) objects have only length and breadth and appear to us as sketches/drawings on a piece of paper. Adding the 3rd dimension to a picture makes it lifelike or real.
3D Animation refers to moving, lifelike images created with the help of computer graphics by designers and animators. It involves creating moving pictures by sequencing consecutive images or ?frames?. These frames simulate motion by showing rapidly taken still images at a speed of more than 24 frames per second. A non-discerning viewer is tricked into believing that he is seeing a video when he is actually watching a series of cleverly arranged still pictures.
The age old 2D animation involves creating an illusion of motion by using hand-drawn pictures. 3D animation, in keeping with the times, goes a step further and uses computer generated pictures. This technology is, therefore, an effective means of bringing an idea or design (which might exist only on the drawing board or in the realm of fantasy) to life. 3D Animation involves 3 stages:
1.Character sketching and modeling 2.Rigging the characters for animation. 3.Actual animation of characters.
3D animation is widely used in producing cartoon shows thesedays. Cartoons in 3D have a greater visual impact and are more popular with the viewers. The technology is also used for creating special effects in movies, leaving the audience wonderstruck at the amazing heroics of the leading man, the zip-zap-zooming cars, a comet about to strike the earth or King-Kong atop a skyscraper.
In the field of medicine, 3D animation is being put to use to train doctors by enabling them to perform virtual surgeries. In high-risk cases, the odds of success can be weighed against the risk involved by simulating surgeries. Teaching science (and also other disciplines) has also been made easier since videos make understanding various phenomena easier. Fast reactions can be replayed at slower speed to enable a better interpretation- this is widely put to use by various sports channels as well. Architects can create 3D models of their pilot projects and give their clients a ?walk-through? which helps avoid many blunders and mishaps. However, the most extensive use of this technology is being made in video games. It has helped create highly interactive games-making it possible for the gamers to choose their dress, the color of their car and their moves with their joysticks making gaming an out-of-the-world experience. Advertisers are putting the technology to use by creating banners, etc. to make a
webpage more visually appealing.
With time, 3D animation will certainly be put to use in many more fields. The Grand Auto Theft Game and The Terminator?s stunts are only going to get better with time!!
3D Animation refers to moving, lifelike images created with the help of computer graphics by designers and animators. It involves creating moving pictures by sequencing consecutive images or ?frames?. These frames simulate motion by showing rapidly taken still images at a speed of more than 24 frames per second. A non-discerning viewer is tricked into believing that he is seeing a video when he is actually watching a series of cleverly arranged still pictures.
The age old 2D animation involves creating an illusion of motion by using hand-drawn pictures. 3D animation, in keeping with the times, goes a step further and uses computer generated pictures. This technology is, therefore, an effective means of bringing an idea or design (which might exist only on the drawing board or in the realm of fantasy) to life. 3D Animation involves 3 stages:
1.Character sketching and modeling 2.Rigging the characters for animation. 3.Actual animation of characters.
3D animation is widely used in producing cartoon shows thesedays. Cartoons in 3D have a greater visual impact and are more popular with the viewers. The technology is also used for creating special effects in movies, leaving the audience wonderstruck at the amazing heroics of the leading man, the zip-zap-zooming cars, a comet about to strike the earth or King-Kong atop a skyscraper.
In the field of medicine, 3D animation is being put to use to train doctors by enabling them to perform virtual surgeries. In high-risk cases, the odds of success can be weighed against the risk involved by simulating surgeries. Teaching science (and also other disciplines) has also been made easier since videos make understanding various phenomena easier. Fast reactions can be replayed at slower speed to enable a better interpretation- this is widely put to use by various sports channels as well. Architects can create 3D models of their pilot projects and give their clients a ?walk-through? which helps avoid many blunders and mishaps. However, the most extensive use of this technology is being made in video games. It has helped create highly interactive games-making it possible for the gamers to choose their dress, the color of their car and their moves with their joysticks making gaming an out-of-the-world experience. Advertisers are putting the technology to use by creating banners, etc. to make a
webpage more visually appealing.
With time, 3D animation will certainly be put to use in many more fields. The Grand Auto Theft Game and The Terminator?s stunts are only going to get better with time!!
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