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Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation

Animation is a field of art or science that has the capability to impart life and zeal to non living characters. Basically it is based on the phenomenon of persistence of vision that allows the visual illusion of the objects. It is a phenomenon of an eye in which an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased. This happens for about one twenty-fifth of a second. In early days animation was restricted to only hand drawings. But with the advent of technological know how animation has got a new face that is known as two dimensional and three dimensional animations. A three dimensional animation is far better than two dimensional. It adds more vigor and vivacity to animation.

Animation is simulation of movement created by a series of pictures or frames. It starts with drawing independent pictures and putting them together in a frame to form the illusion of continuous motion. Two dimension means that the picture is drawn with help of two coordinates of geometry. These are designated as x (horizontal) coordinate and y (vertical) coordinate. 2D is flat which means that if a picture is turned to the side then it becomes a line. Whereas 3D includes an extra dimension known as z coordinate which stands for rotation and depth. The basic difference between 2d and 3d can be illustrated by drawing a rectangle and a cube. Rectangle is a 2D figure whereas cube is a 3D figure. 3D presents the object from every possible direction like in real life. 2D bitmap or vector graphics are used to create 2D animation figures.

Various techniques that are used in creating 2D figures are morphing, twining, onion skinning and interpolated rotoscoping. Whereas 3D animation involves digital modeling of characters. Various steps that are involved in 3D animation are character sketching, character modeling, scene building, texturing, lightening and camera setup, rendering, lightening and camera setup, rendering, editing and mixing etc. Other techniques that can be applied are the use of mathematical functions, simulated fur or hair and the use of motion capture. In this way we can extract greater use of multimedia through 2D and 3D animation.

Myself Lisa Thomson webmaster of arenamohali.com providing 2d animation training, 3d animation training and othercomputer multimedia courses for those who want to have a career in animation. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lisa_R_Thomson

3D: The Future of Gaming

Television, movies, and video games have been restricted to the 2D world for a long time, but it seems they have served their time and are being released into the 3D world. 3D movies have been constantly improving in quality for the past few years and have done so well that TV is following in those footsteps. Plasma, LCD, and even LED TVs were just not enough, now the consumer has a hunger for the next evolution of the screen; 3D.

In the past, the largest barrier to the 3D market was the content. It wasn't so much that the devices were not ready, but that there wasn't much content available to be seen on the devices. That's all changed. Samsung televisions are available now that are ready to show you all the 3D content that is out there and available for your consumption.

If movies and TV are moving into the 3D world, then it's expected that video games cannot be far behind. In fact, Sony PlayStation 3 has already entered the 3D gaming market, which is sure to expand exponentially over the next few years. Currently the PS3 is the only system on the market that is capable of displaying games in 3D and that is a huge advantage in new market.

All Hype?
The burning question that remains, is whether or not the 3D gaming evolution is all just hype that isn't ready for prime time. This isn't the first time that video has tried to break the 3D barrier and all the previous attempts claimed to be ready for mainstream as well. The difference this time is that the technology has moved forward and there is far more 3D content available than ever before and the consumer is much more aware of all that content. So the current ecosystem of game developers, TV technology, broadcasters, and publishers all seem to be aligned to bring 3D entertainment "to life".

The availability of 3D TVs has been the missing piece of the puzzle for the gaming industry. Video games have a much lower entry barrier to 3D than films or broadcast TV, because there is no infrastructure for the game publishers to replace. Video games don't require new cameras or editing equipment since their focus has been on displaying 3D worlds in a 2D environment for at least the past decade. The problem has been how to get the 3D content to the consumer.

The short answer to the question is that it doesn't look like hype this time.

Paul loves all things TV and PS3. Whether you're looking for a PlayStation 3, the latest Samsung televisions or if you want the latest goss on 3D TV and gaming; let Paul be your guide! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_Gallen

Megamind in 3D

IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks Production announce that Megamind, the animated film featuring the voice talent of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt and David Cross, will be released to digital IMAX 3D animation theaters this Friday, November 5.

The film will open on 195 IMAX 3D screens domestically, simultaneously with its North American wide release. The film will also open on approximately 30 international IMAX screens over the course of the run, nine of which will open this week, and the remaining opening day and date in their respective territories.

Megamind: An IMAX 3D Experience was originally rendered in 3D animation, and has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology for presentation in IMAX 3D. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique immersive environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

About Megamind:
Megamind is the most brilliant super-villain the world has ever known…and the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way – Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as “Metro Man,” until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder: Can the world’s biggest “mind” actually be the one to save the day?

The film features the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross and Brad Pitt.

Tom McGrath directed Megamind from a screenplay by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. The film was produced by Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Casino with Holly Edwards serving as associate producer and Stuart Cornfeld and Ben Stiller serving as executive producers.

Opening nationwide in theatres and IMAX, the film will be presented in 3D and distributed by DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks Production.

The film has been rated PG by the MPAA for some action and language.

Megamind: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX theatres beginning November 5th.

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Illusion Mage - The Complete 3D Animation Software Suite

Illusion Mage - The Complete 3D Animation Software Suite

We all know that creating 3D animation can be a very tedious and time consuming effort, but even worse is that you have to spend hundreds, or even thousands of dollars to purchase the latest 3D animation software. It requires hours and hours of your time and almost everyone, whether you're a professional animator or even if you are just beginner, just don't have the resources or means to shell out that kind of money for 3D animation software.

That is until the recent launch of Illusion Mage!

What you are getting with Illusion Mage is one of the most advanced 3D computer animation software packages available, and it includes a completely integrated rendering, animation, modeling and real-time 3D game creation suite that allows you to:

• Create 3D graphics of the highest quality
• Produce your own animated cartoon movie or film
• Draw 3D models and fully animate them
• Easily design any type of 3D game quickly
• Create interactive 3D content in real-time
• Render unbelievable realistic and natural environments

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Detailed review of the latest 3D animation software Illusion Mage

Now you can easily allow your imagination to come to life and create stunningly fantastic 3D animations! For a fraction of the cost of other 3D animation software packages. Not only that but you also get a ton of amazingly detailed video tutorials to aid you in your development experience with Illusion Mage! All of this without paying thousands or even hundreds of dollars. This is a chance of a lifetime to get a professional, top of the line 3D animation and creation package, the same one that is being used in the leading European animation studios.

With Blender & illusionMage video tutorials, you can create your own web of magic. You don't need to purchase or attend very costly 3D animation programs, or even have any 3D animation experience to use this package. It will allow you to easily create hollywood style 3D models and animations faster and easier than ever before.

Simply put, this is a complete top of the line 3D animation production studio solution for a simply amazing price. This is the deal of the decade, make no mistake! It contains a fully featured animation software package that is very similar to all of the other top of the line 3D animation solutions such as 3Ds Max, Maya, SoftimageXSI, and Cinema 4D. Now is your chance to get the best of both worlds, all in one complete software package. It combines the animation effects of Maya with the architectural power of 3D Studio Max.

The features included involve very advanced physics simulation tools such as fluid dynamics, soft body dynamics, rigid body dynamics, stop motion animation, modifier based modeling tools, and also includes very powerful character animation tools. But not only that, even better is that you can also develop very dynamic 3D models using RTS animation so the 3D models can float, move back-and-forth, or rotate. As well, Illusion Mage offers a complete tool set for professional 3D and CG animation artists which allows you to create exceptionally realistic and rich environments. It is what I would consider the ultimate 3D animation package because not only does it include amazing 3D animation creation software but it comes with amazingly simple and to the point video tutorials and guides as well.

I tend to think that this is exceptionally important because I have tried all of the other 3D animation creation software out there, and most of these are very difficult to learn. Most of them have very intense learning curves and this to me means it is not very user friendly. I mean who really wants to spend weeks putting together a very simple 3D animation? If you have tried a lot of the other 3D animation packages, you should know exactly what I am talking about. The frustration of using those packages is overwhelming at times, not to mention the rediculous prices and fees that you have to come up with to even get your hands on Maya or 3D Studio Max.

Fortunately for us, now there is IllusionMage and here is exactly why it towers over the competition:

• You get a fully-featured top of the line 3D creation software that rivals Maya and 3D Studio Max
• It easily allows you to create stunning 3D animations just like Pixar without the all of the headaches
• It contains 6 full hours of step by step video instructions that guide you every step of the way
• This is the first 3D animation software that comes with a fully guaranteed, no questions asked 60 day refund policy!

Illusion Mage has been designed for anyone who desires to create 3D computer animations just like they do in hollywood studios, and it is quick and easy to use. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner who has never made a 3D animation in your life because this package will show you the simplest ways to begin creating stunningly realistic 3D animations and environments and they will hold your hand every step of the way.

Not to mention the fully guaranteed, no questions asked 60 day money back refund policy. What that means is that you get to use the entire fully functioning 3D animation software package without any risk, for a full 60 days. If it turns out you don't like it (I doubt that will happen though) they will simply refund your money without any questions. There is no other 3D animation software package out there that will make you an offer like this.

The only downside to this package that I can tell is that the members area has some very large downloads, and certain files may take a fair amount of time to complete due to the sheer size of them. But any 3D animator should understand this as it there are so much materials available to you. There is also an option where you can order a DVD version (physical edition) contained in the members area which easily solves this problem.

Illusion Mage is definitely a worthwhile investment, I have never seen 3D computer animation software package with all of these amazing features available for such a low price. Have you? I didn't think so. The sheer quality of the 3D animations produced and the ease of use are the best I've ever seen. Not to mention the top notch video tutorials that are included for free! This will aid in helping you get started very quickly making your first awesome 3D animations. There is a video tutorial lesson for every style of animation, do you know of any other 3D animation software that offers that? I didn't think so.

I think any 3D animator should seriously consider getting this software and even better is that for a limited time you can at a huge discount, they will be increasing the price within days so the time to act is now.

To download this amazing award winning 3D animation software go to Illusion Mage.comtoday!

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