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Computer Animation Courses

Posted by admin in Animation on November 10, 2011

Having the best training in any field of study is very important if you want to be a force to reckoned with in that particular field. Learning during the years has taken different forms which keeps on changing day in and out; also, learning never ends so long as we live which is why acquiring the best of knowledge in what you love to do is very important. Today, one of the world’s largest and fast growing industries is the entertainment industry and computer animations is a key factor when it comes to entertainment industries all over the world therefore leading to the increase of individual interest in studying computer animation course.

Have you ever sat behind your television and wished you could be able to use animation software’s to create breath-taking cartoons or movies? Well that is how it all starts; the love and interest. Having the love and interest to pursue a particular course is how most people start and are making it today, so do not consider what you are feeling to be trivial, who knows? Computer animation courses are increasingly gaining a lot of attention worldwide due to the availability of jobs on the market for animators as soon as they are done schooling.

Getting a job as an animator in a media organization is relatively easy when you complete your course because; there is high demand for computer animators. Searching for the right school to help in realizing your dream or passion to become a creator of animations can be very difficult because there are so many schools at the moment that run courses, but how can you be sure of their credibility? Before you decide on which school to enroll in, you must go through the schools in your town and shortlist them to a number that have the right training available; yes I said in your town because; you will be able to find out if the school is credible or not if you live some meters or even kilometers around the school which also makes investigation very easy. Read the rest of this entry »

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3D Animation Studios Add a Whole New Dimension to Art

Posted by admin in Animation on November 9, 2011

At this day in age, computer-generated graphics have nearly gotten to a point where they are indistinguishable from real life. It isn’t uncommon for a major motion picture studio to integrate 3D animated characters or effects over their live-action footage, to either enhance what is already in the scene, or to create an all new, fantastic landscape in which to work. With the rising desire for these 3D animated graphics, it isn’t surprising that the amount of studios to choose from has increased exponentially over the past few decades. Luckily, most studios specialize in a very specific venue, such as television commercials or instructional videos, so the choice isn’t as threatening as it sounds. Some studios do not even offer client services, as their plan is to focus on personal projects.

When a 3D animation studio opens itself up for commercial production purposes, the first steps taken are to build a large base of clients, sending news of their abilities out to as many customers as possible. On the other hand, if a company is primarily interested in producing a film of their own design, they must first find investors to donate resources to the project, until they are competent enough to fund their own ventures. But, whether a studio is built for commercial or project purposes, they will have a tendency to follow a very similar 3D ‘pipeline’, or production process.

Considering every piece of a 3D animation must be built from the ground up, it is seldom possible for a single individual to produce on his or her own. Consequently, studios often find that compartmentalizing the process across several employees or divisions makes the most sense, with each one assigned to a specific step in the 3D animation pipeline. While one person is working on concept sketches, another employee can be finalizing details in the script and storyboards. Once the 3D modelers, texture artists, and rigging artists have taken their turns, the post production specialists can add the lighting, camera movements, and environmental effects, finalizing everything enough to send the production out for its final render. Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Things That Impact The Value Of Animation Art

Posted by admin in Animation on November 8, 2011

Most Americans have grown up watching and loving cartoons. Needless to say, I am one of them, so you can only imagine my joy when I discovered that I could actually have a “real” Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse painting or cel, as they are known, to decorate my walls. Animation art can sell anywhere between $5.00 upwards into the tens of thousands. So what makes one piece more valuable than others?

There are five major factors that impact the value of animation art. They are:

The Studio
The movie or cartoon
Character and position
Scene
Type of animation art

The Studio:
The animation studio is considered the artist not the individual animators. It is important when making comparisons that similar studios are used according to the reputation, style of animation and the general output of successful cartoons that were created.

Disney is the big name in animation with Warner Bros a close second followed by such companies as Hanna Barbera, and DePatie Freleng. Most of these studios have made innovations in the style, technique and advancement of animation. They have decades of creating successful animation films, iconic characters and television cartoons. Very few studios can compare to these giants.

Movie or Cartoon, time period:
The popularity of the cartoon and the time period that it was created in also affects the value consideration. The time from when Disney started through the 1940′s is considered their Golden years, and the Vintage years are from the 1950′s to 1967. Read the rest of this entry »

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