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Top 6 types of animation used in film, games, and advertising

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Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. It’s how they made classic films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty. The animator can also create characters using digital rigging. Learn more about what a 2D animator does in games and film. 2D Animation.

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What is Level of Detail (LOD) in 3D Modeling? | Techniques & software

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3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset.

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From architecture to virtual production—Aurora's real-time 3D journey

CG Spectrum

Once I had established a solid blockout and storyboard, I spent a lot of time gathering assets from Quixel Bridge , identifying what would need to be modeled/modified as well as any possible challenges (I knew early on that lighting would be an essential part of the scene). Finish with a film-quality cinematic like Aurore's!

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Filmmaking in Unreal Engine — how Hanny created her arthouse cinematic

CG Spectrum

Before working in the games industry, I went to Hampshire College in the States for film and liberal arts studies, which led me to be a creator and was how I was introduced to 3D art. So I gathered shots from some of my favorite arthouse films that have unique lighting and colors, including Nomadland , Pierrot le Fou , and Paris, Texas.

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Making a Top Gun and Star Wars-inspired fan film in Unreal Engine

CG Spectrum

During his studies at CG Spectrum, Anthony created the outstanding Top Gun and Star Wars -inspired fan film Rogue Squadron — find out his process and watch the short film below! Still from Anthony's short film, Rogue Squadron. So in April 2022, I quit my job to work on making animated short films full-time.

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The Beginners Guide to Animation Rigging

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A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. The role combines both artistic and technical skills into a single job that is crucial for productions in film, television, video game development, and more. What is a 3D Animation Rigger? What Skills Do Character Riggers Need?

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CGS Dept. Head of VFX enters KitBash3D's Mission to Minerva Challenge

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Work within the supplied KitBash3D Mission to Minerva Houdini file — all assets and associated materials are already loaded and ready to use. Organize assets into groups (e.g., Create new groups to separate geometry or use the groups provided by KitBash3D, which are especially handy for splitting up assets for destruction or animation.

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