ANIMATION T.Vaishali V.Lavanya CSE A Introduction: The word 'animation' is derived from anima, the Latin word for soul or spirit. The verb 'to animate' literally means 'to give life to'. From his earliest artworks, hunting scenes sketched in ochre on a cave wall, to highly refined Greek sculptures; mankind has always attempted to imbue his art with expressions of life by depicting his subjects as if caught in a frozen moment in time. Egotistical man placed himself at the centre of the universe. He has always believed in the possibility of creating life - of playing god. Man has used his technology as an agent to help realize this desire in order to become ruler of all nature. Animation refers …show more content…
Modifying the facial expression iii. Generating the image 3D Modeling: In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling (or modelling) is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any 3Dimensional surface of an object (either inanimate or living) via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices. Models may be created automatically or manually. The manual modeling process of preparing geometric data for 3D computer graphics is similar to plastic arts such as sculpting. 3D modeling software is a class of 3D computer graphics software used to produce 3D models. Individual programs of this class are called modeling applications or modelers. Modeling can be performed by means of a dedicated program (e.g., Cinema 4D, form•Z, Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Lightwave, Modo, solidThinking) or an application component (Shaper, Lofter in 3DS Max) or some scene description language (as in POV-Ray). In some cases, there is no strict distinction between these phases; in such cases modeling is just part of the scene creation process (this is the case, for example, with Caligari trueSpace and Realsoft …show more content…
Uses of 3D modeling: 3D modeling is used in various industries like films, animation and gaming, interior designing and architecture. They are also used in the medical industry for the interactive representations of anatomy. A wide number of 3D software are also used in constructing digital representation of mechanical models or parts before they are actually manufactured. CAD/CAM related software are used in such fields, and with these software, not only can you construct the parts, but also assemble them, and observe their functionality. 3D modeling is also used in the field of Industrial Design, wherein products are 3D modeled before representing them to the clients. In Media and Event industries, 3D modeling is used in Stage/Set Design. Categories of 3D Modeling: Almost all 3D models can be divided into two
“Computer animation programs begin by exploring the art concepts behind drawing, sculpting, and other traditional forms of expression (Full Sail).” Computer animation is what makes up movies, videogames, tv shows, CGI, and visual effects (U.S. BLS). Becoming a computer animator requires career knowledge, places of employment, experience, and a higher education.
Three dimensional art is defined as media which “occupies space, defined through the dimensions of height, width and depth” (SAYLOR). These art works can be geometric or organic in nature (NORTON). Three dimensional art forms include sculptures, crafts and architecture. Three dimensional art form is fascinating to me because of the amount of realism and beauty it embodies, as well as for its functional and aesthetic value. For this assignment, I chose two beautiful pieces that illustrated the characteristic of three dimensional art and the processes it took to produce them. The first art work I want to analyze is a sculpture done by an Iraqi artist from Kalhu (modern day Nimrud) entitled, “Assurnasirpal II Killing Lions” (Sayre, 420).
The 3D printer is a method of putting a 2D image on a 3D surface. So Basically The 3D printer take a plastic ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (Polylactic acid) And heats it up really hot and extrudes it on to the sulfas of the 3D printer. To get the thing you want i...
Up until a few years ago, one may not have even heard of 3D printing and its capabilities. It has been around awhile, but has just recently made a name for itself. Since the business boomed, the possibilities have seemed almost endless. Are you interested in printing some custom shoes or printing a new ear after damage was done? 3D printing has shown that it can be a major help and lifesaver in the medical field, to fixing part in orbit around the moon, and even providing cheap and quick housing in some parts of the world. Even though there are many positive outcomes with this new technology, there may also be some negative ones as well. The convenience of 3D printing is one of the upsides to this groundbreaking technology.
Bliss, John, Art that Moves: Animation Around the World. Chicago, Illinois: Heinemann Raintree, 2011. Print
Art is one area where 3D printers can really make things happen. The ability to design anything you want and then be able to print it means there can be a whole lot of different 3D printed art, this type of art goes as far as your imagination can go. There are uses in the home as well. You can print a working clock, gears for some type of machine, door knobs, and more. This technology has use for educational purposes also. For example, you can print a skeleton model for your classroom to teach anatomy. You can print 3D models for classwork with different things such as an atom or even a human organ. You can also print prototypes for projects that students may be working on
The process starts with a concept or idea.(Mashable) The first stage of 3D printing is planning out this concept with either computer aided design or animation modeling software. There are tons of programs out there today with these capabilities. Google SketchUp for example is known for being easy to use.(3ders) Using some easy tools that can be learned quickly, edges and faces can come together to make very intricate models. It can even be used with Google Earth. All those models of the world in that software are made in what is basically the same process digitally. Blender is the free 3D creation program that exists for the needs of major operating systems.(3ders) It is a high end software containing features that are much more capable than Google SketchUp. Tinkercad is a newer way of creating designs for 3D printers and works slightly faster than the others.(3ders) Containing only three simple tools, it’s effectiveness for creating models is among the best..
The construction phase would not be possible without the knowledge of basic geometry. Points, lines, measurements and angles are often used to lay out the building in accordance to the architect drawings.
In this chapter, it has shown a brief history of animation and how it started in the early days of animation. It also discussed about 2D in brief and 3D. Also the techniques applied in making of animation since early ages with the evolution of 2D to 3D animation.
UML (Unified Modeling Language). The Unified Modeling Language is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting the artifacts of software systems, as well as for business modeling and other non-software systems. The key is to organize the design process in a way that clients, analysts, programmers and others involved in system development can understand and agree on. The UML provides the organization.
3D printing is thought as desktop fabrication or additive producing, it's a prototyping method whereby a true object is formed from a 3D style. The digital 3D-model is saved in STL format then sent to a 3D printer. The 3D printer then prints the look layer by layer and forms a true object. Not like of the common printers. On a 3D printer the item is written by 3 dimensions. A 3D model is constructed up layer by layer. Thus the entire method is termed fast prototyping, or 3D printing.
Most CGI-animated characters start with a sketch or small sculpture called a “maquette” that is used for reference. The artist then creates a computer image called a wireframe model. The wireframe model serves as a framework for a shell or skin that gives the computer image a solid, three-dimensional appearance.
In the beginning of animation, animators created images using pen and paper. They were then arranged to give the illusion of movement and depth. This type of animation is called traditional or 2D animation. This style is a great option if the animator is working with characters and want the benefits of a hand drawn quality. However, with 2D animation the animator would need to start completely from a scratch piece of paper to change the camera angle for a scene. Also, truth is fewer and fewer animators can create drawings needed to make a beautiful 2D animation. Today, animators have turned more to 3D animation. 3D animations are created on a computer, with modeling programs to produce a much more realistic and complex animation experience. What helps in making a lifelike animation, is the simple fact that it can be viewed and lit from all angles. 3D animation also adds textures that can be placed into live scenes and elements. This style can work for any concept and offers flexible, customizable, and an overall fluid motion. A friend (a non-animator) of J.K. Riki was asked why he thought 3D compared to 2D was “more real”. He replied and said, “blurs the line between fantasy and reality” and “a child’s daydream – and all other ages – is theoretically 3D, so it’s like their fantasies come to life”. However, what an animator must know is to achieve beautiful movement within the animation, animators must apply the same principles that apply to 2D. Just because it 3D is done digitally, doesn’t mean it is done completely for the
It produces the most appropriate mesh for accurate, efficient multiphysics solutions. A mesh well suited for a specific analysis can be generated with a single mouse click for all parts in a model. Full controls over the options used to generate the mesh are available for the expert user who wants to fine-tune it. The power of parallel processing is automatically used to reduce the time you have to wait for mesh generation.
Animations are a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects, like puppets and models, which are different from each to create a variety of entertainment for the audiences. Animations are what brings excitement and mystery, hooking the audience in through interest. It is a form of some sort of “magic” where things that aren’t real but from the imagination comes to life in front of people who live these mundane, ordinary lives, adding color to the eyes and mind. The creators of such amazing arts and creation are animators.