3d Computer Animation Software – Computer Animation Software for Beginners
3d computer animation software is a system whereby animated images are generated using the graphics of your computer. The generalized term of computer generated imagery uses both dynamic and static objects.
We use what is called persistence of vision to make objects appear to move or change shape, if we supply the retina of the eye with different images at a fast rate we can then create the illusion of movement, this image replacement rate is roughly twenty-fifth of a second.
To learn 3d computer animation it is first of all a good thing to have a basic understanding of the terms/names used in this fascinating field, without which you are going to find it very difficult to first of all choose a program to work with and also to be able to follow the training and instructions provided.
So let us have a look at some of the basic terminology we will come across.
3d computer graphics
Are graphics that use three-dimensional representation of data that is held in your computer for the purpose of performing calculations and rendering 2d images to obtain movement and changing the shape of an object. We can say that 3d graphics are more akin to photographs than say typography.
2d graphics
Is an image generated by the computer mainly from two-dimensional models, e.g. text, digital images? Painting and drawing were the original methods of producing images also including things such as, typography, cartography, technical drawing, advertising etc.
Vector Graphics
Is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, curves, lines, shapes etc.
Wire Frame Model
A wire frame model is a visual presentation of a three dimensional or physical object used in 3D computer graphics.
Raster Graphics
Is an image commonly called a bitmap, is the data structure of that image and is how the computer displays that image on our monitors.
Rendering
This is the process of applying shading and texturing of an image.
These are just a few of the terms you will come across in 3d computer animation, more in depth descriptions can be found elsewhere on the internet, the best place I have found is Wikipedia.
Choosing an animation program to use and learn with if you are just starting can be difficult and expensive if you get it wrong. Some programs cost hundreds of dollars and more and have all the facilities you require but are mainly for advance users with little help for the beginner. There is also available free to use programs but again the opposite applies and not all the features you may require are available in them.
The best program I have come across that gives you the features and facilities of the more expensive programs and also provides all the training and step by step guidance you will ever need to get started in this fascinating world of 3d computer animation, is by a company called Illusion Mage.
One of the best points of this software is it will give you a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not happy with the program and the brilliant training they provide. So what's holding you back go and spend some time with it and see your own results. Read this review Illusion Mage.
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