Monday, September 30, 2013

Why 3D Rendering Animation Design and Modeling?

3D animation industry is one of the most challenging and innovative fields today. Lots of opportunities and creativity are there in 3D architectural animation industry. To remain on top in 3D animations, it is advisable to be in touch with latest techniques and skills in the market. So many new techniques have emerged in 3D architectural animation industry, but 3D rendering animation design and modeling is the most popular of all.

3D architectural animation design and rendering animation is quite popular due to certain reasons. It is the most recent technique with wide range of utilities. It is easy to implement as well as more useful than any other technique. 3D - rendering animation design can be defined as the process of creating or moving images of different objects. It is the unique combination of 3d architectural rendering and 3d animations design.

Learning 3d Animation and Modeling


Throughout history different devices had been in use to create the illusion of motion or animation. Zoetrope a wheel like device with picture on it was invented in China in 180 A.D. Phenakistoscope, Flip books and then cameras began to show moving pictures. With invention of computer, computers begin to be used for animation.
Hummingbird (1967) a ten minute film was considered as the first computer generated animation film. From then on computers begin to be used for creating 2d and 3d animation. Toy Story (1995) was first feature length 3d animation movie. Then rest is the history with block buster movies such as Avatar, Shrek, Up etc grossing heavily at box offices. 3d Computer Generated Imagery or CGI is now being heavily used in not only Hollywood but throughout the world.
I began my journey of learning animation and modeling. For your convenience I have enumerated my journey.
1. I got a trial version of the 3d animation software and began tinkering. In the beginning I did not know even a bit about this software. I and my brother keep fiddling with buttons in the interface. Through this trial and error we would discover new things each day.
2. Then when we got some basic knowledge of the software and we began making things given in the help menu. Slowly and gradually our skills were getting polished.
3. Almost 1 to 2 years passed in this tinkering. My brother realized he could not go further so he gave up but I kept trying, learning one thing after another. I downloaded learning material and tutorials from the internet.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Things To Consider When Looking For Reputable Game Design Schools

If you want to have a lucrative career in the video gaming industry in the future, have the right training today. There are different game design schools to choose from out there. Picking which of them to enroll in can be a challenge. But if you know your priorities and certain things to consider in an institution, the task can become easier.

Not all of these learning institutions are the same. It's important that the one you pick has proper accreditation. Go online or call up the proper agency in your country which gives accreditation to schools. There are varied reasons why it's best to go for an accredited one. Let's just say that the school where you're from is one of the things that your interviewer will take a look at when you're applying for a position.
Be able to point out which part of the industry you like to concentrate on. There are people who focus on the story development aspect, while there are those who opt for graphics design. Choose as institution specializing in the field you're after.

The location is one of the important considerations. In case the most reputable one that you like to attend is located far away from your home, you should be open to relocating. But if moving to a different place isn't an option, see to it that the one you settle for offers the course or program you're looking for.
Your decision should also be based whether or not the school is offering the course or program you want to have. Those who are on a budget and like to land a job soon enough often go for something which takes 2 years to complete. Such focuses only on certain designing skills. It may take longer than 2 years to earn a bachelor's degree, but the great thing about it is there are more opportunities waiting for you once you graduate.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Flash Animation On Your Site? Pros And Cons

Flash on a website can really enhance a site and entertain with visual movement and dynamics. But I'm still surprised to see complete Flash sites that seem to be more informational type sites. For music, design or multi-media type sites this may be very appropriate and even expected by your visitors. But if a site is primarily there to provide information, sell products or services, why would a visitor want to wait for flashy intros? Some Flash can enhance, but too much Flash can hurt a site (sometimes without the site owner being aware of it) and frustrate visitors. Here's a list to consider when using Flash:

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Graphic Designing For All And Sundry

Graphics are basically pictures and drawings, which are either created by computer or entered into the computer through scans or photographs--vector graphics, raster graphics and bit map. The form of communicating through computerized drawings and representations is called graphic designing. Traditionally a poor man's tool--applied to books and magazines but now with the advent of computers it's now applied to both print media as well as interactive media. The designing process is a complex step-by-step process, which starts with taking requirements from the client and ends with final designed product.
Graphic designing can be applied to the following:
1. Animated logos
2. Booklets
3. Brochures
4. Business Cards
5. Greeting cards
6. Letterheads
7. Newsletters
8. Posters
9. Postcards
10. Flyers

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

3D Animations Work Best When There is a Clear Concept

It is during the editing process that you can begin to see if all the elements we just discussed have come together. If not, back up, rework, and try again. Often, during the editing process, sound is added as an afterthought. However, sound is so important that it really deserves its own mention and category step. Animations work best when there is a clear concept of sound from the beginning of the project. Sound can help dictate motions, timing, and feeling. Take some time to create a sound design.

Be careful not to just use stock sounds over the top of a creation. Putting stock sound over the top of a meticulously created 3D animation that took you weeks or months to painstakingly and lovingly create is like buying the whitest flour from Nebraska, the finest cocoa-beans from South America, the purest sugar from Hawaii, and then getting water from the gutter to make a cake. The biggest issue for many computer artists is the lack of outside feedback and influence. It is easy to get buried in the project at hand, and finish the project without ever getting any advice.

Lion And Wolf Tattoos - The Most Popular Animal Tattoo Designs

Animal tattoos have become very popular in the recent times. Different animals like butterflies, snakes, turtles, spiders and dolphins are being inked on the body parts of human beings nowadays. Lion and wolf tattoos are also very popular. Although wolf tattoo designs are mainly popular among men, still women are also having it on their skin nowadays. Here in this article we will deal with these two popular animal tattoos for women.

A wolf tattoo generally comes in two definite designs-realistic or portrait looking style and cartoon like prints. Realistic style is more preferred by women. It has a deeper meaning and significance. Energy, power and aggression are some of the most significant meanings associated with a wolf tattoo design.
Wolves are generally considered as evil and menacing and thus you will find this kind of tattoo design only on those who are fascinated by fierceness of a wolf. This animal is also used as a mythical character and appears in many fables and folk tales. This adds charm and mystery as well as an element of danger. This creature is also related to cunningness and cruelty. These characters make the creature more bewitching and captivating.

However, many positive meanings also associated with this animal. It has an important role to play in the lives of North American tribes. It even symbolizes guidance and intelligence. As wolves live in pack, they even symbolize loyalty and unity.