Animation Styles
The Different Faces of Animation
Animation has always had the ability to captivate people with the sheer wonder of making things move from static images. I am sure that many of you have been enchanted by its magic. But did you know that there are many different forms of animation? Now, similar to the illusion of movement it creates in the eyes of people, animation is a very dynamic art form with varying styles and methods. Join me in this lens to explore the different faces of animation!

So, You Don't Know Much About 3D Computer Animation?
3D Computer Animation - What is it?
Have you ever seen a movie where 3D computer animation had the WOW factor? Have you ever wondered, how did they do that? 3D computer animation is the creation of three-dimensional pictures that appear to be moving due to changes made over the progression of consecutive images which are referred to as "frames". These changes replicate motion.

3D Animated Computer Software - Growth In Animated Software
3D Animated Computer Software - You've Come A Long Way
Animation has come a long way from the basic two-dimensional drawings of Walt Disney's cartoon, Steamboat Willie in 1920. Just take a look at any modern animated work produced with 3D animated computer software. Classic animation has warped from celluloid to cutting edge digital animations with the speed of light using another tool - computer software.

Stop Motion 3D Animation
Stop Motion 3D Animation - The First 3D Animation
Stop motion animation has been around as long as traditional film-making. Stop motion animation involves animating the movement of any three-dimensional objects such as toys, blocks or any inanimate object in time increments. Traditional animation of this style is often labor intensive, but the final product provides great satisfaction for the challenge!

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Starting Your Own Animation Studios - The 3 Camps
There seems to be three major camps of animation artists. One camp's long-term goal is to create, sell and produce their own television series or feature film. Another camp's long-term goal is to create their own studio business. The third camp consists of people who are happy simply excelling as workers for hire. No matter what camp you fit into, most animation artists that have worked as off-site freelancers get a a taste of freedom that is similar to what it must feel like to be your own ...

Which Path Should You Follow To Design 3D Animations?
Design 3D Animations - Three Paths
There seems to be three major paths that animation artists set out on to design 3D animations. The first path consists of people who are happy simply excelling as workers for hire. The second path leads its animators to create their own studio business. The third paths destination is to create, sell and produce animations for television or feature film.

The Art of 3D Animation
The Art of 3D Animation - Clash of Beliefs
There has always been a clash between two beliefs in regards to the art of 3D animation: art for art's sake and art for human up lift. 3D animation is also an art form prevalent in this information age marked by numerous inventions. Technological advancement is a major catalyst for the ideology of art for up lift. The art of 3D animation is the perfect mixture of both. 3D animation captures the essence of art. It's dynamic and ever evolving nature makes it a potent combination of paintings, d...