3D CGI Animation

                     3D CGI ANIMATION

3D CGI Animation is the process of  generating animated images using computers. 3D computer animation is considered too be the digital successor to stop motion animation, which is more controllable than physical objects. To create the illusion of movement an image is presented on the monitor and is repeatedly replaced by a new image that is similar too it with slight changes. Animators using this technique could use the "Tween" method which is used during a process called keyframing which puts control in too the animators hands and is closely related too traditional animation. There is also a more recent method of this which uses motion capture technology which makes use of live action footage.

Here we have a trailer for futureworld a film made in 1976 which was the first mainstream film created too involve 3D wire frame animation. The 3D animation was produced by two individuals named John Whitney, jr, and Gary Demos.

Here is a picture from Kung-fu panda a 3D animated film from the 21st century. 

Disadvantages: Can be disastrous if done incorrectly, can require advanced graphical systems in order too produce the images you want, Time consuming but still faster than previous versions of animation.

Advantages: Can be extremely fun, Allows access too creativity, easy too save and go back on any mistakes present.

2D Computer Graphic Animation

                           2D Computer Graphic Animation

 2D Computer Graphic animation is the generation of animation which is based digitally on computers. This consists of two dimensional geometric models such as text and digital images. It was mainly used for applications which were originally developed from traditional printing and drawing technologies. A good example of a computer application that makes use of this method is Macromedia Flash 8. With this application the user can simply draw what they want using either a mouse or a touch sensitive external drawing device and add key frames where needed too create the animation.

                                                

Here is a picture from the popular children's cartoon "Adventure Time", This was created using 2D Computer animated graphics.

The possible inventor of this method could be linked too a man named Russel Kirsch. With his team they created the first programmable digital computer called the SEAC ( the Standards Eastern Automatic Computer ) in the 1950's.

Here we have an image from the classic TV show the Simpsons which now uses computers for their animation style.

And here we have a short 10 second animation of someone who has used some form of 2D animation application.

Disadvantages: It can be time consuming if done by hand, not as realistic and atmospheric as some types of 3D animation, requires some artistic talent

Advantages: If done right it can look exceptionally good! Not as time consuming as previous styles of animation, can be saved with the click of a button and erasing mistakes is not as big an issue as it was before.