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3D Animation

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You can quickly learn how to use 3D software, but do you really know the art of animation? Learning 3D animation skills in the classroom can help you land your dream job.

3D Animation Techniques and Principles

Most 3D animation principles and techniques courses offer the following skills for students:

  • Creating 3D generated models
  • Fundamental principles behind 3D animation including rendering, file formats, splines, polygons, texturing, lights, cameras, and motion analysis.
  • Kinematics, motion tracking, camera matching
  • Editing final pieces

3D Animators-in-Training

As a trained 3D animation artist you will learn:

  • Lighting: How to light the animation to make it more realistic.
  • Storytelling: It isn't just about learning the 3D software; you need to communicate feelings through storytelling. You will have to tap into your creativity and reflection in order to convey feeling to the audience.
  • Framing a Scene: For maximum impact, each scene is framed to be compelling. It isn't just about using software and technically copying what you've seen before. Each story is different and can convey different meaning and feeling. There are many different choices to make, what poses, hues, or mediums to use. Proper training will make you aware of these choices.

In addition to technical skills and creativity, you should have a willingness to communicate with other artists and cultivate creative relationships.

Most coursework is designed around practical work applications and intended to develop a student's 3D animation skills as well as guide them in current industry practices and applications. With the right training, you may be the next 3D animator for a major motion picture.

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